Excuses will never do
Feeling sorry for yourself will never do
Procrastinating will never do
Wishing you were somewhere else will never do
Wanting to be someone else will never do
Beating yourself up because of past mistakes will never do
We are here, right now, in this very moment. It’s our fleeting chance to become whoever we aspire to be. Let’s not squander it! Seize the day, and make it count!
May has come and gone, and now we are embarking upon a season, a day, and an experience that is uniquely ours, never to be repeated.
How amazing is that?
Out of all the people who passed away in May, you are still here. This is a reminder of life’s unpredictability and a call to appreciate and fall in love with this moment. In fact, knowing that made me want to fall in love with this moment and the next.
How I’m Looking After Myself
I’m looking after myself by helping others who are less fortunate, and I hope to shine a bright light on all that I pass. Even if my light is not wanted, I still want them to feel it. My hope this weekend is to give someone joy and show them that no matter what they have or don’t have, THEY ARE BLESSED.
I invite You to share how YOU are looking after yourself this weekend! Your experiences are valuable and can inspire others.
It doesn’t matter if you are reading a book, watching a movie, spending time in silence, hanging with the fam, going on vacation, or getting a massage. I want to read about it and celebrate you.
You could have chosen any blog to read, but you chose mine, and I’m honored; your presence here is truly valued and appreciated!
~Bella~


I’m out of city for a visit to my brother. Hope to have a relaxing trip
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Happy travels and I know you are going to have a great time 😍
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Thank you my dear
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😊
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Enjoyed reading this blog! I will be spending time with my son and enjoying the rainy weather.
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Thank you Yae!!!! I hope you and your son have a great time together.
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Celebrating my dad’s birthday with him in person for the first time. We only just met recently. 🙂
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Oh Jennifer I love this!!!! I hope everything goes well. Please let me know 💖💖💖💖
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Everything went very well. My dad was very happy & it was a great time. 🙂
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So glad!
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Love how you shine your light on all, Belladonna! I’m going to a friend’s 60th birthday party this weekend – definitely a celebration of still being here and shining strong! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you so much 😊
Amen to celebrating your friend💖 I pray that God blesses her with many more wonderful years 💖
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Wow! You really know how to do it dear Bella.
Keep being you and shining.
Let´s walk for life shining.
Thank’s for share.
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You’re making me tear up 🥹 thank you my friend!
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I’ll be following in your bright light footsteps, Belladonna~! Have a great one💗
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Thank you Cindy! Your family follows yours and they are blessed because of you💖💖💖
You are a light and we all see it!
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You’re so very welcome and I totally appreciate it!!!🩷🙏🩷
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Today, Safelite is coming to replace the back window of my car. After that, I’ll read, rest, relax, and enjoy a few good walks with Jernee and by myself.
I’ll do the same on Sunday. I’m going to need all the mental preparedness I can get for this upcoming workweek. 🙏🏾💙
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That sounds perfect! I sure hope you feel rested, I know Jernee is loving the snuggles and walks. Larry is knocked out right beside me now 🤣
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They’ve got it made! 😂😂🤣
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They sure do! LOL
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🌞
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🫶🏽🫶🏽🌺
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Hmmm….going to the gym, going to an art cafe, probably a face masque….
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Sounds good to me! Nice and peaceful 💖
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Yesterday, I visited my art room. Always makes me feel better.
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VJ I know that is so freeing for you 😍
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I like it! 🙂
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Thank you 😊
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Wonderful message , Belladonna.💕
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Thank you so much Grace 😊
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My pleasure 💕
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Taking in a movie with husband and son today. Workout with personal trainer tomorrow. Grad party tomorrow evening. Lots of fun!
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Go Susan Go!!!! You have a great weekend planned 😍
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I take care of myself by reading mostly.
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And your brain will continue to reward you for that 😍
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I’m taking care of myself by reading your post Belladonna. You are a gift. Hugs, C
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You are so sweet and genuine 😍😍😍
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Watching the A’s and Braves (Tied 8-8) and reading your bright, infectious energy from here !! Happy day back to you toooo ❤
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You are so kind!!!! I’ll be watching the game tomorrow
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Because, I’m out of the house more than I’m home. This weekend I’m doing a lot less running around, things around the house, to spend little more time with wifey, who because of her health basically doesn’t leave her room!
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You are a wonderful husband!!! God bless you both 💖
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🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Aww! You are so sweet dear friend.
Always a pleasure visit your blog.☺️
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Love visiting yours as well💖
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Aww! Thank’s!☺️💖
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relaxing some a walking some
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Good for you Art, I hope you did just that!
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You are right Belladonna, one moment at a time. I have been hanging with my husband, finishing the last bits in the new house we moved in to make it presentable to the first visitors next week. And we started to rehearse music for the summer equinox festival in our old village where we will play free of charge.
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Oh wow this sounds like a fantastic time for y’all right now!!!!
Have fun and how nice of yall 😍
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Well said, worth following. This week I’m out to meet my old friends.
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Good for you! Have a safe and great time 😍
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Thank you!
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What a great and insightful reminder Queen B! You don’t have to tell me twice! 😜💖🙏🏼
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I know I don’t my beautiful friend 💖💖💖💖
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Awwwwww…🤗💖🥰
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Instead of listening to someone’s hate. I am stepping away and not being part of their life. I am not leaving loudly, I am leaving softly. I do not need to state my stance, I just remove myself from energy that does not align with me.
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That’s exactly how you do it!!!! Love it
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“Looking after myself by helping others who are less fortunate.” Beautiful!
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Thank you so much 💖
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