Happy Holidays

We're less than a week away from Xmas, have you finished all of your shopping? I have :-)

I didn't go crazy this year, but I usually don't. Not that I don't want to though. If I had the money I would be one of those people with presents stacked half way up the tree and a house/ yard full of lights and decorations. I enjoy all the planning, shopping, wrapping, decorating, its just fun. 

Of course the parking and the crowds aren't the best but generally everyone seems to be happier this time of year. What bothers me though is how sensitive people have become with using the proper greeting. Merry CHRISTmas is splattered all over social media as well as other memes and quotes about how it shouldn't be Happy Holidays or Seasons Greetings.

First of all, not everyone celebrates Christmas so calm the eff down! Its a general greeting to wish whomever you're speaking too a good holiday, whether its Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or whatever. 

Secondly, I'm sure I'm not the only one who isn't Christian (or any other religion) who celebrates Xmas. I intentionally use Xmas instead of spelling it out because I couldn't care less that the word has the name Christ in it. Thats not what I'm celebrating, but if you are that's great. Please don't shove your beliefs down my throat and just enjoy yourself. 

So whatever it is you celebrate this time of year, I hope you have a Happy Holiday!

Life is like a box of chocolates

Well hello!!

I haven't posted in what seems like forever. The reason I took such a long break is because I felt like everything I wrote was kind of pointless. I was struggling with what to write and what not to write. It all seemed kind of random but I've realized that I'm ok with that. Because life is random. I don't have anything exciting going on right now but I'm certainly thankful there isn't a lot of drama.

My business is doing ok. I'm nearing the end of my second year as a sole proprietor. I'm pretty proud of that because I never really thought I would make it this far. I have some really great clients that helped make it all possible. I'm greatful for the support of my friends too. It's helpful that some of them are business owners and can brainstorm with me.

Fiona is doing great. Today is her 8th birthday <3 I hope I get to see her today and give her a squeeze. She's with her dad today so we'll see. It's super frustrating not being able to spend time with your child on special days. Even on regular days, I just miss her and it sucks.

Well, its not much but its a start.

Under the weather

My goodness it's been a long time since I've posted anything. I have ideas for things I'd like to write about but my days are filled with massage and doing that mommy thing. I need some better organization in my life. I get so caught up with all the things I need to do and then I get overwhelmed but only 1 or 2 things actually get accomplished.

Poor Fiona has been sick so the last couple of nights have been rough. Yesterday and today was the first time I've had to call clients to cancel in the 13 months I've had my business. It stresses me out because I hate disappointing people but it had to be done.

I made a doctor appointment but it isn't until later in the day. I've used my time to clean up my place a little bit and working with Fiona on her spelling words. I'm thinking I need more than 2 days off a month so I can do this more often. That would give me more time to blog too.

I've been thinking of writing about some of the behind the scenes type stuff for massage. Any questions or suggestions on what you'd like to see would be appreciated. Happy hump day :)