October Mornings

Every year many people start the year fresh and put everything from the previous year behind them. But, what if the reality is you are unhappy with the way the new year started?

I truly believe you  can  date successfully as a travel social worker. Now, I’ll admit — I had already been in my relationship for about a year and a half before I started traveling for work, so my perspective may be a little different. And if you know anything about me, you know I was previously an online dating coach. I eventually dissolved that business because of time zone challenges…but that’s beside the point. The real point is this: I love love  and if you want it, I b

Fall, October 2025. There’s a chill in the air, and the crispness makes me want to cozy up by a fire and melt my troubles away. The leaves have changed colors, and rain is starting to fall from the sky. What could possibly make this moment any better? A beautifully scented fall candle, a warm cup of cocoa, and smooth jazz music. This is the scene I like to set when I burn my  Autumn Chai  candle by  Thicck Wick Candles . Every scent from their fall line fills me with warmth a

Initial assessments. Lack of resources. Angry patients. Upset families. Meetings. Deadlines. Housing crisis . Stress, stress, stress! The last thing I want to do after a long day of work is read something that keeps me on edge or spikes my anxiety. That’s why I turn to romance novels. Every year, I make it a goal to “become a reader.” I go all in—buying physical books, subscribing to Kindle Unlimited, and following the latest BookTubers—before it all fizzles out. But this tim