Quote: Obstacles

"Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goals." -Brian Tracy

O.V.E.R.

My summer semester is now O.V.E.R.!!!! I just finished the last sentence of this 10 page paper!

Cabbage Patch Doll

Who knew that thinking about a homemade Cabbage Patch Doll could have me in tears.  This project for Family Dynamics has really ripped open a lot of old wounds for me.  I learned things about what led to my parents divorce that I didn't know before.  Knowing that my dad let me believe that it was all my mom's fault ("your mom wanted the divorce"... I can't tell you how many times I've heard that over the years) for 20+ years was devastating.  But some good did come out of it.  The air is now clear around my mom.  I no longer blame her, because it wasn't her fault.  And I'm at the place now where I can just let my dad be about what I know.  I don't think it's necessary to bring it up at this point.  I think it would cause more harm than good by causing him pain.  I believe he's suffered enough pain over the years due to his poor choices.  I don't need to add to it by confronting him about this.  Maybe one day it will come up organically.  If so, I'll be able to talk about it.

Quotes: Watch Your Tongue

"Control your inner dialogue. Talk to yourself positively all the time." -Brian Tracy 

"Refuse to criticize, condemn, or complain. Instead, think and talk only about the things you really want." -Brian Tracy

Cute Vintage Hotpads

Some cute vintage-y hot pads from yesterday's thrifting.

Weird Felted Purse

Check out this homemade felted purse (made out of a wool sweater) that I found thrifting this afternoon. It's so weird. I love it!

Quote: Never say anything...

"Never say anything about yourself you do not want to come true." -Brian Tracy

Illinois Mission of Mercy 2018

I volunteered at the Illinois Mission of Mercy today.

I'm not a dental professional, but the internship I have that pays for my graduate school tuition is at the state division of oral health (I wanted to do something very different than counseling for my internship).

It was a bonus that I could count my volunteer hours as a part of my work day since it's oral health related.

Because I'm not a dental professional, I volunteered in hospitality.  So, when other volunteers got hungry or thirsty, they would come down and get a snack or drink.  I kept things cleaned and well stocked.

Below is a video from the 2016 MOM.

I could go into a long rant about dental disparities.

I'll just say that we wouldn't need programs like this, and people wouldn't have to wait years for dental care, if changes were made at all levels.

Quote: The World Belongs to...

"The world seems to belong to those who reach out and grab it with both hands. It belongs to those who do something rather than just wish and hope and plan and pray, and intend to do something someday, when everything is just right." -Brian Tracy

Quote: Running Circles

"An average person who develops the habit of setting clear priorities and getting important tasks completed quickly will run circles around a genius who talks a lot and makes wonderful plans but gets very little done." -Brian Tracy

Family History, Family Memories

Looking through my Google Drive files today and found an old Q&A with my great-grandma Lotus that someone in my family did.  It's so special to have her own words answering questions like where she met my great grandpa (who I never knew because he died before I was born) and her favorite trips, etc.  <3

I think I should go through each question and answer them for myself. This way, one day my great-grandchildren will have this information about me.

Quote: "The World Belongs To..."

"The world seems to belong to those who reach out and grab it with both hands. It belongs to those who do something rather than just wish and hope and plan and pray, and intend to do something someday, when everything is just right."
- Brian Tracy

Watching 90s Daughter

Mom called and asked if I wanted to go check out 90s Daughter, a pretty popular local "wedding band." So, instead of holing myself up in my house, thinking I'm going to study, I decided to go.

The band was really good. They played a range of 80s, 90, and 2000s hits, from pop to hard rock. 

How to Fill Your Life with Joy

Today's Quote

"With greater confidence in yourself and your abilities, you will set bigger goals, make bigger plans and commit yourself to achieving objectives that today you only dream about." - Brian Tracy