This blog started as an outlet for me to keep my sanity as a stay-at-home Mom, so many posts are about my daughter. But as I have, it has evolved into something more…a true antidote to the anxiety that comes with motherhood, divorce, and starting over. Focusing on the things that please my senses makes my world a lot more enjoyable – and my hope is that those things will make yours more enjoyable as well!
So please, read a post (or two, or six!) to please your eyes, ears, or even your nose, find me on Twitter, Facebook, or drop me a line here.
Me…Mom, Wife, Writer, Teacher, Entrepreneur. And some other stuff, but a caption can only be so long!
Michelle Ventresca says
December 16, 2009 at 8:36 amI know of at least 3 people that will be reading this religiously! It’s a great thing……I think it will be an excellent outlet for you, and alot of information for us who won’t be able to be on the phone with you for more than 3 minutes at a time at the beginning of your adventure into motherhood! I’ll be there for you of course, but it’ll be great to read what you really feel and have the time to put down on paper!
margretdj says
September 21, 2014 at 7:59 pmI liked your blog. I will keep reading. I love books and I’m a grandma who enjoy every minute. Looking to read more.
Joy says
September 21, 2014 at 9:53 pmThanks for checking it out – I appreciate it!
Kiana Underwood says
January 21, 2013 at 12:08 amHaven’t seen a post recently!! Looking forward to a blog post soon! 🙂
Joy says
January 21, 2013 at 12:11 amI know! It’s a busy time but I’m actually working on one for this week- should be out on Thursday:) xo
thelastsongiheard says
April 8, 2013 at 6:39 pmHello… you liked a couple of my posts so I came along to see wassup… looks like you have an interesting blog… I’m looking forward to reading more 🙂
i'm hot but i'm human says
June 23, 2013 at 4:44 amHow am I not following you? So strange. Well now I am. I enjoy your writing and am grateful for every like you place on my blog Joy! 🙂
Joy says
June 23, 2013 at 6:14 amHa! Thanks Sheri 🙂 I appreciate it!
Kristen Fairgrieve says
July 4, 2013 at 7:26 amyou’ve been nominated for the Liebster award! http://bagladylulu.com/blog/
VisitSiena says
May 6, 2014 at 1:02 amthank you for following my blog! happy that you like it 🙂 what an interesting blog you have! for sure will be back here 🙂
thebippityboppitybeautifulblog says
May 13, 2014 at 1:02 pmLovely blog! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Keep up the good work.
I hope you have a beautiful day!!! <3
Joy says
May 13, 2014 at 8:14 pmThank you so much!
peakperspective says
July 2, 2014 at 4:34 amIt’s always such a delight to run into other bloggers who are working on their writing craft. And especially delightful to discover we’ve so much in common. Look forward to many of your words, Joy. Cheers to you!
Joy says
July 2, 2014 at 11:35 amThank you for your kind words!
darkyblue says
July 26, 2014 at 10:52 amI love this blog, maybe because I can relate to so much of it. It’s very well written and a pleasure to read. I’ll be back to enjoy more when I have time.
Have a great day and thankyou 🙂
Joy says
July 26, 2014 at 10:58 amThank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed and can relate. It’s nice to know we are not alone in this world, right?
darkyblue says
July 26, 2014 at 11:25 amAbsolutely. When people started to relate to the words on my blog it gave me a tremendous lift knowing that I wasn’t alone in the thoughts I had,
I wish you all the very best.
Stephanie-May (Darkyblue)
🙂 x
AnaLinda says
August 14, 2014 at 8:55 amThanks for the banana bread recipe. I’ve been looking for a good one lately, so I will try it. I nearly forgot that you have a blog. I like it!
Joy says
August 14, 2014 at 12:20 pmThank you for reading! Glad you like the recipe, and the blog!
thatssojacob says
September 2, 2014 at 8:14 pmHey there Joy! I just happened across your blog randomly, it looks fun, so I gave you a follow. If you’d like to hang out with me, drop by http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com. Thanks, have a great day!
Joy says
September 2, 2014 at 9:16 pmThanks for checking out the blog Jacob – glad you enjoyed it 🙂 I’m going to check out yours as well 🙂
Kat says
September 6, 2014 at 9:48 amI have nominated you for One Lovely Blog Award. I enjoy reading your blog. You don’t have to do anything, if that’s what you prefer. If you have time and would like to nominate some fellow bloggers, you can find out the rules in the following link- http://katcarpita.wordpress.com/2014/09/06/touched-by-one-lovely-blog-award/
Kat
Joy says
September 6, 2014 at 11:42 amThank you Kat, that is so sweet of you, I appreciate that very much 🙂
wingedprisms says
September 7, 2014 at 2:18 pmHello Joy. Thank you so much for the visit. 😀
I wish you well in your blogging journey….. it’s lookin’ good!
cate b
Joy says
September 7, 2014 at 2:27 pmThanks Cate! I appreciate you stopping by 🙂
swapnakarthi says
September 14, 2014 at 8:18 amI love your about page especially your cute little girl ,Maya…I m glad following your blog…
Joy says
September 14, 2014 at 8:20 amMany thanks!
Terri Webster Schrandt says
September 21, 2014 at 8:12 pmLooks good, your widgets are great. I’m still working on my about and structure 🙂
Joy says
September 28, 2014 at 7:56 pmThanks Terri, it’s taken me 5 years to get to a place I’m happy with…it’s an evolving, ongoing process! Good luck with yours 🙂
Kat says
October 23, 2014 at 10:28 amI nominated you for an award- please don’t feel obligated to do anything at all except be acknowledged. I really do enjoy your blog! You can read the full post at the link below.
http://katcarpita.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/kats-meow-awards/
Kat
Joy says
October 23, 2014 at 5:12 pmKat – you are so sweet! Thank you so much!
Kat says
October 24, 2014 at 1:27 amYou’re welcome. 🙂
A.M. Simpson says
October 31, 2014 at 6:05 pmThanks for the follow, I enjoy your blog too. 🙂
CultFit says
December 4, 2014 at 7:12 amI can’t begin to – Thank You – enough for stopping over and following my humble blog-o-thing! I wish you the very best, not only today but well into the future. Be inspired and please take care. 🙂
Joy says
December 4, 2014 at 8:02 amMy pleasure- thank you!
Rhonda says
December 23, 2014 at 3:10 pmI’m soooooo glad you walked up on the porch and knocked on the door Joy! It seems you are the very special lady in the life of one of my favorite people. I’m so happy for him…and for you too….because if there’s anything Richard has in spades…it’s an abundance of love he wants to share. I’m tickled he’s found the one to share it with he and James. I shall enjoy spending time getting to know you through your writing…my porch is always open, just tell me what you like to drink and it’ll be there when you drop by. Rhonda
Joy says
December 23, 2014 at 6:36 pmWhat a lovely comment Rhonda! Thank you so much for taking the time to write it and for the sentiment. He’s a pretty special dude 🙂 Merry Christmas to you!
Maria Matthews says
December 31, 2014 at 8:42 amThis sounds like an interesting down to earth site, I will follow with delight. Thank you for checking my site out. Have a great 2015 and you will be tired of hearing from me.
Joy says
December 31, 2014 at 11:12 amThank you for visiting Maria! I appreciate it 🙂 Happy Nw Year!
kathryningrid says
January 3, 2015 at 10:32 pmDelighted to have stumbled into your neighborhood here! I look forward to seeing much more of your work.
Cheers,
Kathryn
Joy says
January 4, 2015 at 8:58 pmThanks Kathryn! I appreciate you stopping by 🙂
hadhopeamy says
January 5, 2015 at 12:29 pmI loved how you managed to incorporate the links into this about me page, great 🙂
Joy says
January 5, 2015 at 10:04 pmGlad you liked it! Thanks for the comment – I appreciate your visit.
Alma Campos says
January 12, 2015 at 3:21 pmI have enjoyed browsing through your writings! Looking forward to more to come! 🙂
Joy says
January 12, 2015 at 6:49 pmThank you Alma! I appreciate you stopping by 🙂
Faraday's Candle says
January 27, 2015 at 1:50 pmYour daughter has a great mom. Venting here and keeping sanity seems like a great match.
Joy says
January 27, 2015 at 6:41 pmThank you so much!
artandaspergers says
March 5, 2015 at 4:45 amHello.
I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award on my latest post.
I don’t know if you’re into such things (it’s OK, if you’re not). Just so you know: by this I mainly wanted to express that I really like to read your blog (I’m also simply curious about 7 facts about you).
Thank you for your great blog posts!
Kate.
Joy says
March 5, 2015 at 10:39 pmThank you so much Kate! I really appreciate it 🙂
seaangel4444 says
March 8, 2015 at 12:44 pmWhat a wonderful blog! I am here from Austin’s, “Blog Party” and thought I’d say hi! Cher xo
Joy says
March 8, 2015 at 3:15 pmHi Cher! Thank you! Glad you found me – feel free to poke around and stay awhile.
seaangel4444 says
March 8, 2015 at 3:42 pmHi Joy! As am I! I shall most definitely do that, Joy; thank you! If you have a moment, please by all means stop by, “The Chicago Files” http://www.thechicagofiles.wordpress.com I hope you are having a great day! Cher xo
Elle Knowles says
March 8, 2015 at 2:59 pmHi Joy, Saw your link on Blog Party! Great site you have here and I can always use some more laughs. Who can’t? ;)~Elle
Joy says
March 8, 2015 at 3:16 pmHi Elle – Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂
JcCee says
March 8, 2015 at 5:55 pmHey Joy,
Nice to meet you. I found your blog through Austin’s Blog Party. I have been enjoying my visit on your blog. Looking forward to your upcoming posts.
Joy says
March 8, 2015 at 5:57 pmI was just checking out yours! Thanks for visiting – please come back anytime 🙂
JcCee says
March 8, 2015 at 5:58 pmYou’re very welcome! And I will! 🙂
Hugh's Views and News says
March 22, 2015 at 9:52 amGreat to meet you, Joy. I’m very glad Kat introduced you to us all at my blog hop party.
Joy says
March 22, 2015 at 9:58 amThanks Hugh! Just on your blog and Sally’s right now reading the smorgasbord 🙂
Hugh's Views and News says
March 22, 2015 at 10:03 amSally is one of my favourite bloggers. That’s why I chose her to kick off my blog hop party. She’s a real gem to me.
Look forward to catching up on your blog as well. Kat really raved about you in her introduction.
Joy says
March 22, 2015 at 10:19 amThanks Hugh, and yes, Kat was very kind to me – she’s fabulous.
Hugh's Views and News says
March 22, 2015 at 10:20 amI’m very fond of her, although we do have a bit of a battle about Twitter as I want her to become Queen of Twitter! 🙂
begintobelieve says
June 7, 2015 at 4:27 pmHey Joy,
I was wondering if you would be willing to help me out with something. Recently, you liked my post, “How to Know You’re Enough!” …on my blog, begintobelieve.com.
It really seemed to resonate with a lot of women; I guess we can all relate to the overwhelming-ness of being female in todays’ society.
Well anyway, back to the favor I was asking.
Because this post resonated with so many, I’ve decide to write an ebook entitled “How to Know You’re Enough!” – The Manual- The Female Edition.
It will be a comprehensive, funny and honest list of everything we do, every day, for everyone, more or less!
Would you be interested in making your list of everything you do, every day, for everyone, more or less, to possibly be included in the book? And If I use any “unique” items on your list, I will include your name as a contributor to the book!
Your list can be anything that takes you time, mind and effort!
So if you’re interested and have questions, you can contact me at rdavis4848@gmail.com or you can just send over your list to the same email address along with your full name and email.
And if you know any other wonderful females that might like to be a part of this event, please feel free to pass it along!
I know you have a lot on your list, so I really appreciate you taking the time. Thanks so much for considering it!
Robin Oxford-Davis-
Begintobelieve.com
Joy says
June 9, 2015 at 8:22 pmRobin, I will email you this weekend – sorry it’s taken so long to get back to you! I think your book is a great idea.
begintobelieve says
June 10, 2015 at 6:06 amJoy, thank you so much! Ill be back in touch soon!
Robin-
KatKat says
June 30, 2015 at 8:32 amHi Joy, I nominated you for the Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge. You can check out the details here- https://katcarpita.wordpress.com/2015/06/30/five-photos-five-stories-challenge-day-2/
Participation is totally optional- it’s all in fun. 🙂
-Kat
Joy says
June 30, 2015 at 9:21 amThanks Kat!