So Full

Mistakes Every Dog Owner Makes

Making my way through the VA wineries - went to Stone Tower this past weekend. It had gorgeous views with decent wines....at least that's what I remember after sharing that third bottle....

I took advantage of restaurant week and visited several places I wouldn't have normally gone to in order to check them out, including Melting Pot and Fogo de Chao. 

DIY crafts are in the works. I have beer bottles, wine corks, drift wood, and wood pallets. Let's see what I end up coming up with! 

Not In It For The Money

How Do Vets Die
"Most veterinarians love animals. If they were in it for the money, they’d have gone into medical school instead (Human doctors make on average twice what vets do, and vet schools are usually harder to be accepted into than med schools). But care for your patients can rapidly cause compassion fatigue, especially when dealing with financial issues or uncooperative owners." 

Enchanted Cave
I need to go here!

Essential Oils And Cats
"Owners should be cautious using essential oils and diffusers in their homes in order to protect their cat(s) from a toxic risk. Most importantly, concentrated essential oils should never be directly applied to cats."
Instagram Hacked
My hacker's Instagram account was taken down. Thank you to all my friends who reported it. Apparently I wasn't the only one that got hacked. Instagram released a statement that hundreds of accounts were hacked by the same person.

Rough Week...And Still I Rise


I had a fairly rough week this week. Still having to deal with the frustration of my Instagram account being hacked and no support from the Instagram support staff.....it's been a week and I still have yet to hear from them after sending several emails and phone calls. Tough clients, tough cases, tough coworkers, on top of a already tough schedule. I make the mistake of assuming everyone is out here trying to be the best version of themselves. I don't understand how it's hard to just be kind to people. No matter how educated, talented, rich, famous, or cool you think you are, the way you treat others says everything about your integrity. There is no need to make others miserable in this short life of ours. There is nothing of substance to gain other than a fleeting moment of power that's gone as soon as it comes. There's enough unhappiness in the world without you adding to it. Kindness is literally one of the easiest things to achieve. If you're reading this thinking I'm talking about you, then you must be guilty of something.
It was to the point that I dreaded going into work and had storm clouds above my head waiting to strike.  That's not me, I don't like being that person. But I'm well aware that tough times don't last, tough people do.  That being said, not to wish my life away but I can't wait for the week, maybe this month, to be over.
Peace should be a priority in your life, and when it is negativity cannot exist. I will never worry about people who talk behind my back, they are behind me for a reason. I've had plenty of people try to break my spirit, but unfortunately for them, they don't have that kind of power. People get jealous of confidence and strength so they try to destroy it. What they don't know is that I'm a warrior, a bonfire, a phoenix, and I will rise stronger and more powerful every. single. time. I dare you to try and put me out.  Some women are lost in the fire, some rise from it.

Alex's Lemonade Stand

Nutrition Terminology Quiz

My Instagram account was hacked this past week - very stressful and frustrating.  Hopefully I will hear back from the company and get it sorted out soon.

Alex's Lemonade Stand
This month my apartment complex is supporting Alex's Lemonade Stand for children's cancer research. All the events have been geared toward raising money for the fund. The fountains have been yellow all week, the cooking class is lemon-themed, and the happy hour involves making bracelets. On Saturday, there was a glow party event at our new pool that I attended with my parents that are in town. Check out the link and support this great cause!

Balance

I have been complimented by coworkers on how I manage my work-life balance. It's extremely important in my field to understand and enfor...