Happiness Archives

The Darkness of Diabetes

Posted on November 12, 2014
by Aimee

I have had diabetes for over twelve years now. Probably more, because they were pretty sure I had it for several years prior to diagnosis. The first ten years were a cakewalk. I only took a little bit of medicine and checked in with my doctor and really not much else. Then there was that time in my life when things got rough. I call them the Dark Years. It was when my mom got sick and I got sick and other then that bad time in childhood with my dad, it was pretty much the worst period of my life. The good news is when you have a bad couple years, you appreciate the good ones so much more. After I spent nine months on my back with the ear infection my body didn't bounce back easily. Part of this I know is age; when you're over 40, things just take longer to heal. But it just seemed like my pancreas has decided it just wasn't going to work anymore. So I was taking all kinds of different meds and lots of insulin.

Confidence In My Smile

Posted on October 31, 2014
by Aimee

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. However, all words and opinions are my own.My first surgery on my teeth was at age eight. There was all this extra space and an excess of gums. At that time, dentists could put patients under anesthesia in the…

The Tunnel

Posted on October 8, 2014
by Aimee

Working from home gives me great flexibility. I am not sure I could go back to a traditional office, ever. But essentially working alone all day kind of fucks with your head. Social networks help. You can pop in and out, chat for a few…

The Give and Take of Your Bitch

Posted on July 29, 2014
by Aimee

I pretty much hate that word. Bitch. Maybe it's my version of the "bossy" pushback, but in many ways it's just an ugly woman-hating word and while I cringe when friends use that name on each other in banter, I understand it. Take the power back and all that. I don't feel inherently like I'll a bitch; oftentimes people make me act that way. What was that Jessica Rabbit quote?

Share A Coke With… Me!

Posted on July 22, 2014
by Aimee

Note: Coca Cola company provided my personalized bottle but all photos and words are mine.It's no secret Diet Coke is one of my favorite things. I even have a client that checks to make sure if she needs to grab some for me on her…

Jillee Bean & The One Good Thing Book(s) Giveaway!

Posted on June 18, 2014
by Aimee

Note: Jillee Bean provided me a book and the books for a giveaway but all words are mine.

I met Jill Nystul at Alt Summit last year and we immediately hit it off. I was a fan of her site, of course, because ohmygoshthepretty. But I love when I become a fan of the person behind the site too. Jill teamed up with Samantha Hollister to create a gorgeous and endearing book, "Jillee Bean and The One Good Thing," about a young girl who learns that putting good out is much better than being jealous or unkind.

Summer

Posted on June 11, 2014
by Aimee

One thing they don't tell you about being a parent is that summer returns. Especially when your child gets into the tween years and runs around the neighborhood with their friends all day. I remember the joy of the last day of school so distinctly.…