Tag Archives: starting over

There’s Something About Getting Your Hair Done…

Posted on September 20, 2018 by janieleeds

I booked a hair appointment today along with a manicure for a treat. I figured why not pamper myself a bit while the dye is processing? I have to sit there anyway for awhile in order to get rid of … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, Uncategorized | Tagged blowout, empty nester, feeling good, hair salon, homesick, pamper, spitfire, starting over | 17 Comments

One Slip Up

Posted on March 11, 2018 by janieleeds

Ok, I’ve got to be honest here. Today, on Day 7, I slipped and had one. It didn’t even taste good and I have guilt over it. At any point while I was smoking, I could have stopped, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, addiction, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged bad behavior, day 7, family, health, healthy choices, learn from your mistakes, quitting smoking, relationships, starting over, thoughts, truth | 14 Comments

Conversations With Myself

Posted on January 10, 2018 by janieleeds

Do you ever stop and listen to the thoughts you have all day long? Are you ever aware of the conversations you have with yourself or better said, yourselves? Because yesterday was a tremendously hard day for me and my … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, addiction, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged cold turkey, compassion, excuses, failure, gratitude for kindness, healthy choices, kids say the darndest things, looking for advice, nicotine, quitting smoking, starting over, talking to myself, thoughts, vape | 21 Comments

Risky

Posted on October 17, 2017 by janieleeds

I’ve learned that it’s risky, to show myself to the world. Risky to wear my heart on my sleeve and to be vulnerable. But that’s how I’m made innately. I know that it’s risky to show your cards and wait … Continue reading →

Posted in daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, the daily post | Tagged dating after divorce, ex-husband, spiritual, starting over | 16 Comments

What A New Pair Of Jeans Can Do For You

Posted on August 25, 2017 by janieleeds

I met with a financial planner yesterday to plan for my future. It was a little daunting as the finances are not where I’d like them to be (hence part-time job needed), but I also regained a bit of my … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, women 50 | Tagged fashion, finances, how to feel good, jeans, retail therapy, starting over | 2 Comments