escapingcrazy

Welcome, Home … almost!

Well, we had a bit of change in plans, and about $100,000 savings this weekend. We had full intentions and a check in hand to purchase a townhouse condo in Wailuku as soon as the phase opened up. The sales office called me on Tuesday of this past week to let me know that there … Continue reading →

I’ve never liked vegetables more…

From the mouth of my husband this afternoon, he shared that throughout his life he has never liked vegetables more than when we just roast them in the oven. He loves the crispy broccoli and cauliflower mix that is easy to make as well. Honestly, I am beginning to wonder if you can’t just cook … Continue reading →

Anniversary of the gluten

I was reminded through the nifty Facebook memories that 7 years ago I was in the hospital. My pancreas and liver were showing signs of stress, and I had been deathly ill at home for a week or so. I couldn’t leave the restroom and I had begun vomiting awesomeness as well. This wasn’t anything … Continue reading →

A Mediocre Life … is selling it short.

I read another blog post yesterday that stuck with me a little bit, What if All I want is A Mediocre Life. I thought at first that I really could connect with this author, with the life that she is living. Sure I try to be an amazing mom, but I miss school assemblies or … Continue reading →

Dabbling with different oils

I first learned about Young Living Essential oils from a Crossfit friend, she had started using them and was sharing about some of the benefits she had experienced. Interested I ordered a starter kit in 2014. I loved the oils, and how amazing my house smelt after diffusing them. The kids loved how peace and … Continue reading →

Life with an invisible illness

One cannot imagine the role that you have played in my life. I wake up every morning not sure if you will appear. Somedays just leaving the house and arrive somewhere on time is a victory. The embarrassment that I have endured, just because you are a part of me. Knocking on strangers doors to use … Continue reading →

They eat what I eat….or they don’t eat

As my husband and I realized that there have been some negative behaviors, grumpy attitudes, and just a lack of ‘umph’ in our family the past few months we also realized we have ‘let things go’. School starting and all the transitions and changes that occur as a result of having a teacher and a … Continue reading →

To Papa Don

August 25th, 1929 – February 20th, 2016 You were honestly the least judgmental person that I have ever known, and you would openly and willingly invite strangers into your home to sit around the table and have a cup of coffee. The coffee that was often burnt, from cooking in the coffee pot all day, because you … Continue reading →

Redefining myself… and my story

For those of you that know me personally you know that I am a strong willed person, I am dedicated, devoted and passionate about many things. When I was in high school I had a teacher once tell me that I had come a long way since I came from a ‘single parent household.’ Something … Continue reading →

How to make time for writing and art projects…

There are so many resources on the internet machine that provide clear explanations on how to add time for your own personal interest, simply searching; How to make time for writing, or art projects and one is inundated with different time management techniques and an overall wave of resources. I would like to debunk some of … Continue reading →