Breathing and Laughing
Life is constantly, and about, change. Our lives are dynamic, unpredictable, and chaotic; even when we have the same daily routine.  We never know when sudden change will happen.  But, it will, and like the caterpillar, we will survive and thrive.  Breathing and laughing, one day at a time, one step at a time, one breath at a time.

“What the caterpillar calls the end of life, a wise man calls a butterfly.” ~unknown

Personal transformation, life stories (the good, bad, and often humorous), full-time RV living (with pets and chronic illnesses), informational topics, and more! So, come join me, breathing and laughing, through my adventures!

Blog Topics

01

Lifestyle of the Not Rich or Famous

Life in an RV… with two humans, three dogs, and six cats. Off grid – meaning haul water, chop wood, and all that fun stuff. It’s great! Really! Trust me!

It’s far from easy, but I love it. We can pretty much live anywhere we want, our whole house moves with us (read no more packing and unpacking)! But, we have chores that most people don’t. We don’t have modern conveniences that most of us take for granted.

A bear can shake our house. So can a moderate amount of wind… but the bear is a little more intimidating.

02

Let’s Get Personal

My life in short stories. Relationships, family, pets, health, jobs, and more, and more than likely completely out of order. ADHD, OCD, and being in my 40’s with neuro-atypical issues hasn’t done me any favors when it comes to staying on task, but it’s interesting for sure!

There will be a lot here that I haven’t shared with many people before. But, that’s one of the changes I’m making as I get older. My experiences, growth, and education, including the correct and incorrect choices, could be helpful to someone. That pretty much applies to all of the topics, but this one goes down to those places that you usually save for closer friends and close family… so please bear with me as I “get used” to talking to “strangers” and interact with me so that we can become comfortable with conversations!

03

Medical, Mental Health, and Self-Care

Medical and mental health is another super important topic here. In all seriousness, it’s hard to find help these days. On top of being hard to find, you then may have to go on a waiting list that’s half a year long, or argue with your insurance company (which really shouldn’t be an issue when you are struggling and need help).

We all know self-care is important. But how many of us practice it? I’m a certified holistic health coach. So, here will be some tips, tricks, and topics to discuss regarding the things we should be doing (but probably aren’t, including me – not gonna lie).

I am not offering any diagnostic or health advice here. I am not a licensed physician. This is to discuss issues I have personally come across, how I dealt with them, and to discuss the nationwide issues of medical and mental health care.

04

Paranormal, Oddities, and Conspiracies

For whatever reason, I’ve always been interested in these topics. Bigfoot, UFO’s (or UAP’s), conspiracy theories, religion (yep, I toss religion in here, because I honestly don’t believe any singular religion is absolutely 100% accurate), magic(k), myths and legends, apocalyptic ideas and theories, and more.

Fun stuff to talk about and debate, maybe plan for… ’cause, hey, why not, maybe a zombie apocalypse will happen!

05

Life Transitions

Change is never easy, even as an adaptable person. Here is where I’ll talk about major life changes, how they effected me, how I worked through them (the good, the bad, and the ugly), what I’ve learned since then and how I might do things differently now.

Major life changes for me include topics including the major losses and gains (jobs, home, income, etc.), deaths and births or adoptions of family (to include pets) and close friends or mentors, sudden unexpected significant changes.

06

Pets and Other Animals We Share Our Lives With (Including Wildlife)

Animals are a huge part of my life. Always have been, always will be. My partner knows this, accepted my crazy lifestyle and all of the fur, feathers, scales, and however many legs, or lack thereof, they may come with. And he loves them all (even though he won’t admit it all the time… he might not be happy if I decided to raise venomous snakes…)

I have an extensive background in animal husbandry and training. From domestic animals, to horses, to exotics, I worked the gambit, and have a lot to talk about here!

Because Life Is Too Short...
     To Pretend.
     To Rush.
     To Put Off Dreams.
     To Push Away Love.

So, Breathe and Laugh...
     Enjoy Your Moments.
     Take Time to See Your World.
     Make Your Dreams Happen -
          Even If You Fail, Keep Going.
     Love With Your Whole Heart.

And, Love Yourself First.
     Breathe When It Feels You Can't.
     Laugh and Celebrate When You Make It Through.

Remember the Times.
     All The Times That Made You Feel.
     And Live That Feeling. 
     Those Feelings are Blessings, Even When They're Devastating .

We've Got This.  Keep it Real.

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Honest and Authentic Content

I believe in authenticity and honesty in my writing. My blog features original content that reflects my thoughts, opinions, and experiences. I also complete research to support my ideas and theories with links to references as well as to helpful sites for more information about the various topics.

I would love for my readers to comment, share, participate in discussions about, and otherwise interact with me and with each other here! I’m very open minded, and welcome all thoughts and ideas, so long as everything is done in a kind manner, because kindness matters. No shaming, no bullying. no hate. All are welcome, as are all opinions!

A Passionate Writer
with a Diverse Background

I’ve lived a life full of experiences, employment opportunities, living arrangements, locations, and situations bringing unique perspectives to my blog. I think you will find it’s not quite like other blogs and I hope you’ll enjoy, connect with, and experience the emotions of the writings that I will share with you. Expect engaging and thought-provoking content that will hopefully bring fun and laughs, some excellent discussions and friendly debates between old and new friends to come!

Sharing my experiences, expertise, and ideas
with the world.

Authentic content

Open-minded perspectives

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