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!
I 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!
I liked your blog. I will keep reading. I love books and I’m a grandma who enjoy every minute. Looking to read more.
Thanks for checking it out – I appreciate it!
Haven’t seen a post recently!! Looking forward to a blog post soon! 🙂
I know! It’s a busy time but I’m actually working on one for this week- should be out on Thursday:) xo
Hello… 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 🙂
How 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! 🙂
Ha! Thanks Sheri 🙂 I appreciate it!
you’ve been nominated for the Liebster award! http://bagladylulu.com/blog/
thank you for following my blog! happy that you like it 🙂 what an interesting blog you have! for sure will be back here 🙂
Lovely blog! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Keep up the good work.
I hope you have a beautiful day!!! <3
Thank you so much!
It’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!
Thank you for your kind words!
I 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 🙂
Thank 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?
Absolutely. 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
Thanks 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!
Thank you for reading! Glad you like the recipe, and the blog!
Hey 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!
Thanks for checking out the blog Jacob – glad you enjoyed it 🙂 I’m going to check out yours as well 🙂
I 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
Thank you Kat, that is so sweet of you, I appreciate that very much 🙂
Hello Joy. Thank you so much for the visit. 😀
I wish you well in your blogging journey….. it’s lookin’ good!
cate b
Thanks Cate! I appreciate you stopping by 🙂
I love your about page especially your cute little girl ,Maya…I m glad following your blog…
Many thanks!
Looks good, your widgets are great. I’m still working on my about and structure 🙂
Thanks 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 🙂
I 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
Kat – you are so sweet! Thank you so much!
You’re welcome. 🙂
Thanks for the follow, I enjoy your blog too. 🙂
I 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. 🙂
My pleasure- thank you!
I’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
What 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!
This 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.
Thank you for visiting Maria! I appreciate it 🙂 Happy Nw Year!
Delighted to have stumbled into your neighborhood here! I look forward to seeing much more of your work.
Cheers,
Kathryn
Thanks Kathryn! I appreciate you stopping by 🙂
I loved how you managed to incorporate the links into this about me page, great 🙂
Glad you liked it! Thanks for the comment – I appreciate your visit.
I have enjoyed browsing through your writings! Looking forward to more to come! 🙂
Thank you Alma! I appreciate you stopping by 🙂
Your daughter has a great mom. Venting here and keeping sanity seems like a great match.
Thank you so much!
Hello.
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.
Thank you so much Kate! I really appreciate it 🙂
What a wonderful blog! I am here from Austin’s, “Blog Party” and thought I’d say hi! Cher xo
Hi Cher! Thank you! Glad you found me – feel free to poke around and stay awhile.
Hi 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
Hi Joy, Saw your link on Blog Party! Great site you have here and I can always use some more laughs. Who can’t? ;)~Elle
Hi Elle – Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂
Hey 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.
I was just checking out yours! Thanks for visiting – please come back anytime 🙂
You’re very welcome! And I will! 🙂
Great to meet you, Joy. I’m very glad Kat introduced you to us all at my blog hop party.
Thanks Hugh! Just on your blog and Sally’s right now reading the smorgasbord 🙂
Sally 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.
Thanks Hugh, and yes, Kat was very kind to me – she’s fabulous.
I’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! 🙂
Hey 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
Robin, 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.
Joy, thank you so much! Ill be back in touch soon!
Robin-
Hi 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
Thanks Kat!