Communication Is Key

Sometimes we have to take a step back and communicate better. It happened the other day. A minor disagreement and it didn’t seem to make sense and I asked what’s really bothering you? They turned the whole situation around. The person apologized . Said they had a rough day and they were taking out their frustrations on me. 

Now I have been taught how to communicate and use Imago-  a mirroring way of communicating. Ithelps diffuse  and validate emotions. It helps you realize that “Most of the time when someone is upset it has NOTHING to do with YOU!”

I have been trying to teach my kids to communicate better too. To PROCESS before REACTING. If we all lived by that maybe we would be more passionate and sympathetic towards one another. 

Did You Know...Friday Humor

Mystic CT Restaurant Week March 4-10 2019

http://www.connecticutrestaurantweek.com/restaurant-weeks-ct/mystic-restaurant-week/

Spread Happiness

“You turned soft, what happened? You used to set my butt straight” my client said to me on our weekly call. He was right. I used to react when he came off forceful. I laughed and said “I am at peace in my life. No need for me to reply aggressively.”

It was true. I have been at peace and calm. Happy, content. I have goals set and am aiming towards them. My girls are very happy and loving. My job has been extremely busy so I have been grateful. I have fun weekends planned. I am content. At peace.  
Happy! 

When was the last time you were truly happy?

Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

Enjoy The Peace That Will Come

Presidents Day! Enjoy Your Life!

Stamford Restaurant Week Starts Today!

Stamford Restaurant week starts today. Check out which restaurants are participating!

http://www.connecticutrestaurantweek.com/restaurant-weeks-ct/stamford-restaurant-week-2011/?fbclid=IwAR1mw8DK_yQPFogIpOz63VEgb2xH7qMw7XEtogFtbus73fviZiaGCiRCfUo

Restaurant week is always a great time to check out new spots for a great price. Which restaurant will you be trying?

Everyone You Meet Has A Purpose

I try to live by the “no regrets” theory in life. Have no regrets. Everything happens for a reason. But really here’s a true statement. Everyone you meet teaches you something! We just may confuse what the lesson is. 

Great article:

6 REASONS WHY WE MEET PEOPLE FOR A REASON – NOT BY ACCIDENT

https://www.notsalmon.com/2013/03/14/we-dont-meet-people-by-accident-theyre-meant-to-cross-our-path-for-a-reason/?fbclid=IwAR1YVHOvAFQcJirkptRt37t152-l9Nvtd-NbfbWQQB6nrtIeuzdQICaV3-Q

Make a Choice For Change

Hookah in CT

There’s something about being in a dark room with your feet up and enjoying Hookah. It totally puts me in  a relaxing phase. I have been going once a month. End of night. Before heading home. Most of them allow you to bring in your own drinks and liquor if you like. It’s a fun way to hang out and chill out a little. My favorite flavor is mint and orange. It’s mild yet tasty. 

Connecticut offers multiple places to try Hookah. 

Below are some of my favorite spots;

http://www.euphoriact.com/

https://www.medittereneacafe.com/

http://olivetreehookahlounge.com/

What spots do you recommend?

Heal...Love...Make the World Better

There’s No Catch...Just Have Some Fun

After over a year my divorce was finally finalized in November. The journey taught me a lot. I definitely wasn’t the same person from when the process started. I actually grew to love the person I became through it all. My ex is an awesome father to our girls but there’s a time in your life when you have to accept when your journey with someone has ended. 

Once you learn to be alone. Really fully alone you are kindof reborn again. You start to become selfish. And selfish not in a bad way. It’s your time to date yourself. Be your own friend. I started to make a bucket list. I started to explore new food and restaurants. New events. I started to wake up and say wow what a great life. I am happy. My kid’s are happy. Life is good. 

You have to be able to sort through a lot to reach that point. 

Now a single mom to three girls, 10 yrs and under. I may never want to marry again. I don’t want anymore children. I just want fun. Happiness. Good adventures. I want to wake up and go to bed with a smile. 

I am not saying you have to be divorced to have this mentality. I am saying going through the process helped me reach this mentality. Enjoy your life. Embrace it. 

Seek happiness and let’s have some fun. Where everyday you wake up and look in the mirror and smile. Where stress isn’t preventable but it is part of life. Try to let it roll off your back. 

National Margarita Day is Friday, February 22nd

Nothing taste better than a great deal....National Margarita Day is Friday, February 22nd. Join in on the fun by doing a Margarita Crawl in Sono 

Learn more here: https://norwalknow.org/events/2019-02-22-522-norwalk-now-margarita-crawl

Be Confident in Yourself

Wafu Korean BBQ Westport CT

I am always looking for new restaurants and food experiences to check out so when I won a Gift Certificate to Wafu Korean BBQ in Westport I was beyond excited. I had Korean BBQ off food trucks before and I even make Korean BBQ Short Ribs so I knew I would enjoy it, just didn’t anticipate LOVING it. 

There were some really delicious appetizers to choose from. The drink list was very creative and I must say they nailed the Tropical Margarita- delicious. It was my first time tasting Tuna Tartare. I know I know I am a foodie yet I couldn’t bring myself to try it until last night. Delicious. 

We ordered pork belly as our entree. They come and bring a ton of fun sides to put in your lettuce wrap with the meat. Pickled. Spicy. Savory. It was so fun just trying all the sides. 

Then the waitress comes with your meat. It’s raw. She puts butter in a skillet and cooks it with onions and some veggies. It was such a fun, delicious experience. The staff was so nice!  Be sure to go give it a try. We can’t wait to go back. 

http://www.wafuasianbistro.com/wafu2/index.html

I Am Back...It’s Been A Journey

Sometimes you get caught up in life. Work. Outside noise. Stress of life consumes you. It’s ok to take a step back and take a break. 

So I did. 

7 Rules For Life

City Of Norwalk Tree Lighting Nov 30th

Dear Santa...Love This!

Happy Thanksgiving!

This Is Your Life...

Good chapters. Bad chapters. Heart breaks. Love. Every person was put in your journey for a reason. Embrace your book of life!

Happy Diwali...Happy New Year!

Beware of the Momcano!

Two Roads Halloween Party

Happiness Makes You Beautiful!

One Thing All Moms Have In Common

 

Stop Justifying Actions! Be You!

I saw this and it was spot on. For a long time people told me to change some of the qualities I actually loved about myself. I loved being carefree and happy and seeing the good in every situation. For years people rolled their eyes at me for being this way so I stopped. I became bitter and mean and angry and guess what that sucked. So I am back.... Happy. Carefree. Seeing good in situations. It’s me. You don’t like it. It’s ok. But I am never changing again. 

Happy October 1st!!!

Weekend Events

Happy 1st Day Of Fall

Touch-A-Truck Event September 29th Norwalk

The Thankfulness Pumpkin

Love this! By the Holiday Corner 

Small Reminder...

9-11 We Will Never Forget

Stepping Stones Free Admission Sept 6, 2018

Let Go Of Comfort...

Taste of New Haven: A Pizza Feast 2018

Get your tickets here: https://www.newhavengp.com/product/apizza-feast-2018

Take It One Issue At A Time

I am sure you all can relate. The constant battle of keeping your mouth shut to keep some peace in your life. Whether you’re dealing with an ex, work, co-worker, family or friend. We all have these moments that you have to just...Stop. Focus. Regroup. 

You can’t change people. You can only change how you handle them! 

Hello September

I always believed a new month meant a fresh start. New goals. New standards. New YOU!

Good Bye Summer, Hello September!

First Day Of School Pictures Humor

Hey Stamford Food Truck Festival

We spent the day here yesterday. So much fun! The weather was perfect. They have the whole park filled with food trucks. Music. A huge beer tent area where you can also get Wine, spiked seltzer or mojitos. We even stayed to see Tony Loc perform, rapper from

90s who sings wild thing. 

Today is day 2 of the event. Be sure to go down and check it out!

This was the most amazing thing we ate. Cheese fries topped with pulled pork and coleslaw. 

Kona ices helped keep us cool. We tried their cherry and pink lemon.  



Fried Oreos.....yep!

My sisters favorite thing we got today. 

Grilled cheese short ribs with onions. Delicious!

I went simple this time. Vanilla Glazed donut with sprinkles from Donut Crazy Food Truck. 

So many naughty food trucks to choose from. Was really cool to see this salad station. 

Overall we really had a great time. Great vibes. Great food. Great company!