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I’ll start this final blog of 2020 by telling you what I told accidental_farmgirl (Bria). If I learned anything from this year, 2020 has taught me to invest in my community, let go of my past, and support my local everything. This year was my 20th since graduating from Hempfield Area High School and startingContinue reading “What 2020 Has Taught Me”

The year 2020 is almost over. Good riddance. It’s been a hard year with COVID, social distancing, and a crazy election year. But 2020 also had its moments where it was wonderful. The blog was really beginning to take off. I was hoping to grow my relationship with my work family before COVID hit. ButContinue reading “2020 Year In Review”

On December 5, District 13 held its biannual club Officer training (or TLI). The three Spirit of Toastmasters award winners (Nate Stephens, Tina Kramer, and myself) took part in a panel discussion that topped off the awesome event. Kat Licause served as the moderator. Her questions were split among the three of us. In addition,Continue reading “The Spirit of Toastmasters Take Two 🎬”

The night before was my Trendy March around Greensburg. For Black Friday, I had plans to visit the Neighborhood and my little Stars Hollow. Before my adventure in the evening, I spent my Black Friday morning decorating. My mom decorated the house while Dad put up lights outside. Christmas decorating was queen 👑 that morning.Continue reading “I Witnessed A Marriage Proposal!”

It was a Thanksgiving unlike any other. Due to covid restrictions, most people stayed at home. Even for us as we travel to Somerset, we made the decision to stay home. Despite everything, I found the joy in having a quiet Thanksgiving at home. In this time of COVID, I felt that there was aContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving”

It has been a great thanksgiving holiday despite staying home. Taking a page from my Instagram blogger joyfullyyoursamanda, you have to find the joy in everything no matter how bad things may be. Also, you want to keep it real. No matter how perfect life is on Instagram, it’s ok to share your flaws. DespiteContinue reading “Thankful 2020”

One year ago this week, I launched my blog (under a different name than what I have it as now). Since then, a lot has happened in my life. In tonight’s blog, I’m going to embellish on some of the big events in my life, how I dealt with my time off from COVID-19, andContinue reading “Happy Bloggiversary”

This past Wednesday was Veterans Day. While I gave thanks to my family and friends for their service, I’d like to honor a few more. Dave Jones, a fellow Toastmaster from Johnstown, served in the U.S. Army. Alvin Smith was in the Air Force, and Jim Teague also served his country. The Trendy Bunny StudioContinue reading “Trendy Honors Veterans 🇺🇸”

Imagine Greensburg or Latrobe or Ligonier without any of its small, local businesses. Coffee shops, hair and nail salons, corner stores, spas, boutique clothing stores, consignment shops, restaurants, craft stores, bars, fruit markets, shoe/bike/tire repair shops, laundromats, art supply stores, gift shops, gas stations, pet stores, and more – all gone. What would be left?Continue reading “Why You Should Shop Small?”

I made plans to attend the Earlybirds meeting this morning. I served as humorist and jokemaster Wordmaster was Distinguished Toastmaster Walter J Smith. The Word of the Day was Veteran. I paid homage to those who served. I honored my grandfathers who both served in the Army (my maternal grandfather served during World War IIContinue reading “Christmas Haul Part Deux”