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Find Happiness

I’ve finally realized it doesn’t take much to be happy. It might be cliche’ but it’s so true, happiness starts from with within.

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MBA…Here I Come

Six days before my 39th birthday I got some great news…I’m accepted into the Flores MBA Program at LSU. As I sat on the floor watching Scooby Doo with Bronson I tearfully read my acceptance letter. It was definitely a surreal moment. After all, getting my MBA has been a thought long before Mo and […]

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We Are Different

Sometimes I feel I push my kids too hard. I expect a lot out of them. Good grades should be the norm. Great manners should be as natural as breathing. Being helpful around the house is expected. Maybe it’s a figment in my mind but I always tell my kids they need to work harder […]

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Journey Towards My MBA

Soooo…I told you guys I was in the process of applying to school for my MBA. It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for a while and just had to step up and do it. I spent 8 years in the work force, then 8 years being a stay at home mom. Next up, geauxing back to […]

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I’m Going Back To School

I always dreamed of going back to school for my MBA. It just never seemed like the right time:  working full time, marriage, a kid, another kid, divorce, being a stay at home mom….there was always something. I have realized, there will never be a PERFECT time, so I’ve decided to take the steps and […]

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Happy Thanksgiving

Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. – Oprah Winfrey I’ve often heard men people say they don’t like to celebrate Valentine’s Day because they don’t show love just on one day, they show it year round. […]

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A Brand New Me

The effects of a divorce/breakup are ongoing, some good some bad. It’s not just a word, it’s a process that definitely involves change and growth. It almost feels like a metamorphosis to me and now I’m at the butterfly stage enjoying life. “Enjoy Living” has been my consistent mantra and I’ve been living up to […]

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happynora

What Makes Me Happy

My life is in such a great place right now. The moment I began living for myself and not depending on external people or forces to bring me joy, I discovered true happiness. I wake up and go to sleep thankful for all of life’s simple pleasures. Having a positive outlook on life may sound […]

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Single Parent Secrets From NBA Champion Dwyane Wade

There are too many stories about the downfall and negative activity of athletes. So after a read a very positive article in Parenting, I couldn’t wait to share. Basketball fans know Dwyane Wade as a 2 time NBA Champion, 8 time All Star, Miami Heat’s All Time Leader in Scoring & Assists, Olympic Gold Medalist, and Sports […]

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Sorry Folks, My Kids Need Me

I was at the park the other day and observed a mom texting on her phone. Her son was building a sandcastle nearby and wanted his mom to join in. Basically, he was trying to connect with her. He couldn’t because she was on her phone connecting with something else. As I watched the scenario […]

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