Gia Ilole
The Future – Anxiety and Excitement
I’m far-sighted.. and it’s not a good thing.
Anxiety
I’ve been reading about anxiety lately. The idea is that anxiety is related to the past or the future, and that to quell it, you should realize...
Become a Hallmark Heroine
Every year as the seasons change, I wish to live in a Hallmark Channel movie.
I want to be the busy career woman who is forced to move to a small apple orchard or Christmas...
Unpopular Opinion – Say Yes!
Look, I know this is the age of self-care. I know this is the era of, “stop overextending yourself” and “it’s okay to just say no”! I know we are trying to learn to...
Why Renting Clothes was My Smartest Move Yet
I started renting my clothes over 5 years ago now. I’m not talking about renting a fancy dress for a rare occasion. I’m talking about renting most of my clothes for daily use. Since...
The Ride Home
The summer is over in a blink of an eye and new school years and new sports seasons are already upon us. Whether your children are younger or older, sports can be a huge...
Our Family Motto: Speak it Into Existence!
My sister graduated from college a few years back. I forget how old she was but it was definitely closer to 50 than 20. She had kept plugging away at units as she raised...
Who I want to Be from The BSC (Baby-Sitters’ Club)
Archetypes and Deciding Who We Are
It all started with The Babysitters’ Club for me. This was the broadest and most obvious group of archetypal girls that every reader could likely relate to in one...
Reflections of a Great Road Trip
Highway to .. heaven?
Over the years I’ve done a lot of road trips with my step-daughter, son, nieces and nephews. When Grandma’s house is just 4 hours away and it comes with a pool,...
But… At Least I Tried It, Right?
Recently, my sister gave up a battle and told her 14 year old she could dye her hair purple, and not just the temporary wash-out way. She was probably caught in a weak moment. ...