For the past few years I’ve been working very hard on trying to be a more open and welcoming person in all areas of my life. I have a tendency to come across badly when people meet me, as I’m a natural introvert and generally…

I might be a bit of a pet snob, and I’m ready to take the necessary steps to improve my behavior. See, I grew up with every sort of animal, then worked at a pet store for 5 years, and then pursued an Animal Sciences…

The winter season was arriving rather slowly last year, so I hardly even thought about the heating system at all. Every so often things just happen to work out in the best way possible, and I’m left wondering what guardian angel was sitting on my…

I adore a relaxing surprise… when it’s for other people. Admittedly, I’m a bit of a control freak myself; I don’t cherish the unexpected whatsoever. That is why I’m regularly the surprise celebration coordinator, not the guest of honor. Recently, I was throwing a huge…

My entire life, I’ve had a real penchant for design; I’ve always enjoyed to make arts plus crafts, combining colors plus textures to tell a story separate from a word. I knew it would be tricky to make a living in this way, plus most…

I appreciate a wonderful surprise… when it’s for other people. Admittedly, I’m a bit of a control freak myself; I don’t appreciate the unexpected whatsoever. That is why I’m consistently the surprise get-together coordinator, not the guest of honor. Recently, I was throwing a large…