The Mere Exposure Theory and TFS

The Mere Exposure Theory states that the more exposure you have to a stimulus, whether it is a product, person, place, etc, the more you will tend to like it. Familiarity tends to breed liking more than contempt. People can even get to like unpleasant things, such as when prisoners miss prison. You get used […]

The Weeknd…

How much do I love The Weeknd? So much!! You may ask, why is she misspelling it, doesn’t everyone love the weekend? I am speaking of The Weeknd, Mr. Abel Tesfaye, the man, the myth, the legend, my second husband! If you have not experienced his music and amazing voice run straight to Spotify and […]

Inspirational Quotes and a little bit of humor…

I love a good quote! I can always find one for every situation and I thought I would list a few of my favorites here so that maybe one would resonate for you. On Marriage… “A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to […]

The Joys of Life…

It’s late at night on a Saturday and I have been watching some pretty amazing television all day! Good things are happening and I find that as I get older I appreciate the little things in life so much more! My husband has found a new job and he is happy now! Do not under […]

My Shot at Redemption…

What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly? Pine Street was no luxury rehab! I guess this is obvious since it was free! I did not want to go but once it was decided I threw myself into it and I was determined to make the best of it. I was […]

The Bottom is a Long, Long Way Down…

“Until we have seen someone’s darkness, we don’t really know who they are. Until we have forgiven someone’s darkness, we don’t really know what love is.” It is hard to talk about addiction openly. It shouldn’t be your dirty little secret but it often is. I tried to hide mine for a very long time […]

The Punishment…

“Just because you had some bad chapters in your life doesn’t mean the story can’t end well. Turn the page and never look back.” After I was processed into the Parker County Jail the Sheriff called me into his office. He informed me that he was making me a trustee and that I would be […]

The Beginning of the End…

“Sometimes the worst place you can be is in your own head.” I love a good party! Always have, always will! I was always the life of the party until it got out of hand, then I was just sad. I have always been willing to try anything at least once and I always had […]

My Year of Pain-

According to the Global Emotions Report, 2017 was the saddest year yet with people across the globe feeling stressed, worried, anxious and in physical pain more than in any previous year. 2017 is not a year that I am going to look back on fondly. I have had stomach ulcers and a dislocated elbow but […]

I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar!

Being a woman is hard. I know that all other women are aware of this in one way or another but I think it is hard for men to understand. There are so many stereotypes and biases against women that have existed for far too long. I battled against this with my father who had […]