Author Archives: Holly

75 Medium Challenge update & What’s Next

So I’m 71 days into my challenge and let me tell you, this is not a challenge for the weak. I have never been so ready for a challenge to end. I expected it to be difficult but didn’t really … Continue reading

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Living a Rich Life

I love reading. My reading is not limited to just fiction though, throw a good motivational book at me and I devour those just like I do my Danielle Steel and Kristin Hannah books. Give me a motivational book that … Continue reading

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Cruising Along

One thing I wanted to prioritize in this second chapter of my life was to travel more. Cruise number 2 is officially on the books for the end of January 2024. It’s an early 50th birthday trip for myself. This … Continue reading

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Pick Another Book

Every December, our book club members each choose one book that will be on our reading list for the following year. In 2021, my choice was Midnight Library by Matt Haig. The book followed a young lady who had decided … Continue reading

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Stay In Your Time Zone

Have you ever felt like you’re running behind? Running behind on your schedule for the day, running behind on your to-do list, always behind at work (me!!). Maybe you feel like you’re running behind in life.  I sometimes feel like … Continue reading

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75 Medium and Creating Discipline

Started a new challenge this past Wednesday called 75 Medium. I’ve been complaining forever about the weight I’ve gained the last 5 years or so and I also decided that I needed a little more discipline in my life. 75 … Continue reading

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Budget Lockdown

  You ever feel like as soon as you make a great plan that the Universe laughs at you and says, Oh no you don’t… Three months ago I had to buy a new car.  Three weeks ago I paid … Continue reading

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Financial Awareness

Question for you. How aware are you when it comes to your finances? I would consider myself hyper-aware. That’s just my personality in general I think. As a single parent though, I had to be super diligent as well. I … Continue reading

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Moving Pains

The eldest man-child is moving back to Kentucky. More specifically, he’s moving back in with me until he at least gets settled into a new job. Hopefully, I’ll be able to convince him to stay until he can save up … Continue reading

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More Life Changes and Some Decisions to Ponder

It’s been 3 weeks since I posted last. I am great at writing about work/life balance and taking care of yourself; I’m not great about living my message. I’ve averaged over 50 hours a week the past few weeks at … Continue reading

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