Happy Friday and welcome to the weekend!! It’s been a very busy summer for me so I’ve not posted much. I’m working on some much needed personal and professional goals which I’ll share more about later. Right now I want to know what’s playing on your stereo. I live in a large metropolitan area and… Continue reading Freedom Friday- Music Edition
I like everything in my life to be in order at all times. I keep syncing calendar lists on my phone and kindle to make sure nothing is missed. My workspace has to be in order with minimal items on my desk. My personal and work emails have to be organized everyday into corresponding sub… Continue reading My House is a Mess and I’m Okay
It’s that time again and I’m back in the garden. This is my second attempt at gardening. I’ve found working in the yard to be so relaxing and I’ve learned so much. I have a few summer projects, but setting up the garden was the first one. I decided to expand my garden and add… Continue reading Back in the Garden
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” Audre Lorde I was reading a journal post earlier and this quote grabbed my attention. As an avid reader, I’m ashamed to admit that I know very little about the author but her words speak volumes. There are… Continue reading Self-Preservation
I have one question for you. Are you a builder or a destroyer? Every day each one of us has the power to build somebody up or to destroy them. Our tongues and actions are so powerful. I would venture to say however that our tongues are more powerful than anything. I spent a large… Continue reading Builder or Destroyer
It's my anniversary. I will have been in my townhouse for one year on Friday. This year has really flown by and I have learned so much about owning a home. Every day is an adventure for me. I always wondered how people could spend so much time at Home Depot and Lowe's but now… Continue reading First Time DIYer
My name is Chantel and I have an addiction to fear. Fear grips every part of my being all of the time. I am constantly on the edge of the cliff with fear and worry. Crippling fear has my life in neutral. I am so afraid of failing that I’ve quit life. Monday thru Friday… Continue reading Overcoming My Addiction
It's a chilly yet sunny day here. The leaves are changing and we are definitely entering fall. Fall is probably my favorite season. I love the crisp yet warm days. It's a reminder that hibernation time is around the corner. I was out in my yard last week and found some surprising things. Even as… Continue reading Refueling
As we say goodbye to summer and usher in fall I wanted to share some of the lessons I learned about gardening. I planted my first vegetable container garden this year and it has been so much fun. Though no longer a novice I still have a lot to learn. Here are a few things… Continue reading Lessons learned from my first vegetable garden
I first have to say that I'm awe of nature and how God works. I told you my word for the year is patience and he is showing me more and more how my lack of patience hinders my progress. Being a novice at all things outdoors related, my patience is truly being tested. Until… Continue reading My new oasis… in progress
C-Sweet Chronicles 