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Throwback: Balance

On August 1, 2022July 31, 2022 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Self CareLeave a comment

I decided to go way back for my final summer throwback piece, to December 2019. I almost laughed out loud as I reread my idealized vision for achieving complete balance, and then had to pause as I realized I still cling to the notion that at some point in my life I will achieve perfect …

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The Beauty of Reality

On September 13, 2021September 12, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi2 Comments

By focusing on reality as being an imperfect version of my daydream, similar to a reflected image being an imperfect version of the real thing, it occurred me that maybe I’m actually viewing it upside down.

Embracing the Journey

On June 7, 2021June 6, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Self Care2 Comments

Whether it’s overseas travel, exploring local parks, or simply processing an emotion, reflecting on life, or learning something new, there’s a lot of opportunities for exploration.

Plan for Today: Be a Superhero

On March 15, 2021March 14, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: WendiLeave a comment

Maybe we’re all superheroes just by doing our best to make our corner of the world a better place in our daily routines, in our small yet still significant interactions, words, and behaviors.

Blogiversary Week 1: Living My Daydreams

On October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Self CareLeave a comment

Cheers to embracing where we are right now in life while also continuing to grow into our future.

The Comparison Trap

On May 18, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Self Care1 Comment

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about comparison and the overwhelming emotions that often accompany the comparison trap. I’ve reflected on how I compare my life with the lives of others, as well as how I compare what I think my life should look like to what my life actually looks like. As this season …

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Cheers to All Sides of Parenting

On May 11, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Family, Parenting2 Comments

As we celebrated moms yesterday, and anticipate celebrating dads next month, I reflected on my own journey of parenting and how my expectations and anticipations have been thrown off course. There is a lot to love about being a parent, and a lot of awesomeness that comes from kids. However, there are sides to parenting …

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The Day I Felt Like A Runner

On March 9, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Self Care6 Comments

I often used to daydream about being a runner.  A confident, strong runner who could run for miles and never lose her breath.  I would close my eyes and imagine stepping outside to start my run, a gentle breeze blowing the loose strands of hair out of my eyes. I would picture myself shaking out …

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The Birthday of Unexpecteds

On March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Family, Parenting, Self Care1 Comment

Another round of birthdays is currently in full swing at my house. As I prepared gifts, cakes, and decorations to celebrate my kids’ birthdays and make their days special, I reflected on my own birthday and how the past few have been filled with unexpecteds. I don’t usually make a big deal out of my …

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Living My Daydreams

On December 30, 2019 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Self Care4 Comments

Growing up, I used to daydream about starting over, particularly when I found myself in conflict with friends or wading through the messy drama of the teenage years.  I would read fiction books that would transport me to different places and journal about what it might look like outside of the struggles that I was …

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