At one time or another, everyone has had a case of the Mondays. We hit the snooze button until the very last minute. We trudge to the bathroom, brush our teeth, get dressed, and head off to work with a dark cloud hanging over our heads all because the weekend is over and we have to return to the monotany that is our jobs. Photo Source: The Berry via Pinterest Does this sound like you? My co-workers think I wake up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and to some extent, I do. But I also have those moments where I’d love […]
Pink is the New Black
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Photo Source: Etsy via Pinterest I work with a general surgeon who sees a lot of patients every day. Some have simple issues like a gallbladder problem or a hernia, but he also specializes in treating patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. If you really think about it, you know at least one person in your life that has been affected by breast cancer. For me, it was my grandmother, Dorothy Lashlee (she passed away in April 2014), my aunt Barbara Howard (she passed away in January 2013), and my aunt […]
25 Random Facts About Me – Part 2
In August, I shared 25 random fact about myself. If you missed the first installment, you can check it out here. I had such a good time with that blog post that I thought I’d share 25 more random facts about myself. So here they are… 1. I have started several screenplays, but have only finished one. 2. I am a Facebook friend with Derek Hass, one half of the dynamic duo who developed the NBC hits Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. 3. I really only joined Twitter to promote my blog (@vannadee37). I rarely peruse Twitter, but I appreciate […]
Celebrating Fathers Everywhere
Those of us lucky enough to have a father in our lives are blessed, and with Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21st, it’s time to celebrate fathers everywhere! My father doesn’s ask for much, but I love to bake him a special cake and show him how much I love and appreciate him by making him something from the heart! For instance, check out this cute, and easy-to-make Father’s Day cake (We Like to Learn as We Go) and this DIY Scrabble picture frame (Folksy). And if you’re need ideas for quick and easy gifts, or DIY gift ideas, Lil […]
I'm Back: My Post-Op Story
So it’s been over a month since my last post, and I guess you could say I’ve been busy. After posting about the “7 Adventures on my Bucket List”, I began to prepare myself for a “major” personal adventure. On Friday, June 12th, I had a total hysterectomy. I’m out of work for a couple of weeks to recover, but for a workaholic like myself, I have a feeling that these two weeks are going to pass by at a snail’s pace. A total hysterectomy, you ask? Why yes, a total hysterectomy. And here’s where it gets personal, probably a […]