“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
Builder or Destroyer
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
First Time DIYer
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
Overcoming My Addiction
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
Refueling
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
Lessons learned from my first vegetable garden
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
My new oasis… in progress
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
Garden – update
In my first post on my garden project I shared my how I lost my first plants. Since that time I've talked to my aunt who is a gardening wizard and she gave me some great pointers. I also bought another tomato book, it was free and I love a deal. My efforts and patience… Continue reading Garden – update
Cookout Ettiquette 2014
It's officially summer. At the suggestion of a friend, here are my rules for a successful cookout season. Just a side note for you non-Southerners, barbeque(cue) is something you eat not something you do. You grill or cookout, but you never barbeque(cue). 1. The cookout should start no later than 1 hour after the agreed… Continue reading Cookout Ettiquette 2014
My New Project
The first half of the year has been a whirlwind for me. I bought a house a few months ago and have been trying to get settled in. My department at work is going through major changes so I have sticky notes everywhere in my office. Needless to say that while I have been in… Continue reading My New Project
C-Sweet Chronicles 