Monique
@justmoniquek.bsky.social
Resist. I'm Republican, not stupid. Centrist. Let's work together.
🌟🌟Happily Married🌟🌟
I'm here to be a positive influence in a negative world and to be a light in darkness. Together, we will make a difference.
🌟🌟Happily Married🌟🌟
I'm here to be a positive influence in a negative world and to be a light in darkness. Together, we will make a difference.
I’ll say this plainly. I’m tired. Tired of putting myself out there and not getting offers. That kind of stretch can wear you down, even when you know your value. 1/3 (Thread)
December 28, 2025 at 5:12 AM
I’ll say this plainly. I’m tired. Tired of putting myself out there and not getting offers. That kind of stretch can wear you down, even when you know your value. 1/3 (Thread)
Habari Gani Kwanzaa! Happy Boxing Day! Boxing Day has always been about community and care. A day rooted in giving and shared responsibility. 1/3 (Thread)
December 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Habari Gani Kwanzaa! Happy Boxing Day! Boxing Day has always been about community and care. A day rooted in giving and shared responsibility. 1/3 (Thread)
Today looks different than I imagined, but different doesn’t mean empty. Christmas this year is quieter, slower, and rooted in presence instead of pressure. 1/3 (Thread)
December 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Today looks different than I imagined, but different doesn’t mean empty. Christmas this year is quieter, slower, and rooted in presence instead of pressure. 1/3 (Thread)
1️⃣ The quiet of Christmas Eve always gets me.
There’s beauty in the stillness and in knowing tomorrow will be full of people, stories, and shared moments. Light feels closer tonight. 1/3 (Thread)
There’s beauty in the stillness and in knowing tomorrow will be full of people, stories, and shared moments. Light feels closer tonight. 1/3 (Thread)
December 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
1️⃣ The quiet of Christmas Eve always gets me.
There’s beauty in the stillness and in knowing tomorrow will be full of people, stories, and shared moments. Light feels closer tonight. 1/3 (Thread)
There’s beauty in the stillness and in knowing tomorrow will be full of people, stories, and shared moments. Light feels closer tonight. 1/3 (Thread)
1️⃣ This year, I’m making gifts because we are both unemployed. That’s the reality. But it doesn’t mean the gifts are rushed or thoughtless. 1/3(Thread)
December 24, 2025 at 1:05 AM
1️⃣ This year, I’m making gifts because we are both unemployed. That’s the reality. But it doesn’t mean the gifts are rushed or thoughtless. 1/3(Thread)
1️⃣ Knowing when to step back can be an act of care, not distance. Respecting boundaries lets people feel safe instead of managed. 1/3 (Thread)
December 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
1️⃣ Knowing when to step back can be an act of care, not distance. Respecting boundaries lets people feel safe instead of managed. 1/3 (Thread)
1️⃣ Winter Solstice reminds me that light doesn’t disappear, even when it feels buried. Sometimes it shows up through people, not circumstances. 1/3 (Thread)
December 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
1️⃣ Winter Solstice reminds me that light doesn’t disappear, even when it feels buried. Sometimes it shows up through people, not circumstances. 1/3 (Thread)
1️⃣ Families are under so much pressure right now. It feels like the world is eager to fracture real relationships, not theoretical ones. (Thread)
December 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM
1️⃣ Families are under so much pressure right now. It feels like the world is eager to fracture real relationships, not theoretical ones. (Thread)
1️⃣ This Christmas looks different for us. Both unemployed. Financial strain. Nearly a year into the job search. And as a data person, watching the trends get worse each month hasn’t helped. 1/3 (Thread)
December 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
1️⃣ This Christmas looks different for us. Both unemployed. Financial strain. Nearly a year into the job search. And as a data person, watching the trends get worse each month hasn’t helped. 1/3 (Thread)
1️⃣ Gentleness shows up in unexpected places. I speak softly to squirrels when I give them peanuts, and they respond with calm and trust. That practice has taught me more than I expected. 1/3 (Thread)
December 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
1️⃣ Gentleness shows up in unexpected places. I speak softly to squirrels when I give them peanuts, and they respond with calm and trust. That practice has taught me more than I expected. 1/3 (Thread)
1️⃣ Watching someone give their time and knowledge freely is a powerful reminder that guidance is a gift. Carl spent the day mentoring young engineers as they presented their capstone projects, asking thoughtful questions and encouraging their ideas. 1/3(Thread)
December 17, 2025 at 2:17 AM
1️⃣ Watching someone give their time and knowledge freely is a powerful reminder that guidance is a gift. Carl spent the day mentoring young engineers as they presented their capstone projects, asking thoughtful questions and encouraging their ideas. 1/3(Thread)
1️⃣ Sometimes the most meaningful thing you can offer isn’t advice or effort. It’s attention. 1/3 (Thread)
December 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
1️⃣ Sometimes the most meaningful thing you can offer isn’t advice or effort. It’s attention. 1/3 (Thread)
1️⃣ Thanksgiving Eve started with Carley, Emmalynn and Morgan helping me tidy up and decorate the tables. Their energy made everything feel brighter. Later that night, I fell and injured my right leg and side, and the next day felt overwhelming. 1/3 (Thread)
December 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
1️⃣ Thanksgiving Eve started with Carley, Emmalynn and Morgan helping me tidy up and decorate the tables. Their energy made everything feel brighter. Later that night, I fell and injured my right leg and side, and the next day felt overwhelming. 1/3 (Thread)
1️⃣ Sometimes kindness is just staying when it would be easier to leave. Below zero temps. A skinny dog no one could catch. I went out, drove around, and sat on cold concrete until she trusted me. She was safe by the end of the night. 1/3 (Thread)
December 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
1️⃣ Sometimes kindness is just staying when it would be easier to leave. Below zero temps. A skinny dog no one could catch. I went out, drove around, and sat on cold concrete until she trusted me. She was safe by the end of the night. 1/3 (Thread)
1️⃣ I’m sweaty and tired from my hike on this day, and proud in a way I couldn’t have imagined years ago. After two knee surgeries and a long weight loss journey, I never thought I’d be back on a trail like this. But here I am, proving to myself that strength shows up in surprising places. (Thread)
December 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
1️⃣ I’m sweaty and tired from my hike on this day, and proud in a way I couldn’t have imagined years ago. After two knee surgeries and a long weight loss journey, I never thought I’d be back on a trail like this. But here I am, proving to myself that strength shows up in surprising places. (Thread)
1️⃣ Izzabelle never hesitates to nap when she needs it. No guilt, no debate, just rest when her body says rest. I’m realizing how much I can learn from that kind of simple self compassion. 1/3 (Thread)
December 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
1️⃣ Izzabelle never hesitates to nap when she needs it. No guilt, no debate, just rest when her body says rest. I’m realizing how much I can learn from that kind of simple self compassion. 1/3 (Thread)
1️⃣ There’s a little pair of robins that has stayed with us through two winters. I keep suet and seed out for them, sometimes peanut butter too, because they’re doing their best to make it through the cold. (Thread)
December 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
1️⃣ There’s a little pair of robins that has stayed with us through two winters. I keep suet and seed out for them, sometimes peanut butter too, because they’re doing their best to make it through the cold. (Thread)
Goodbye MaMar.
Fifteen years of love is a gift not everyone is lucky enough to know. You were Stuart’s constant companion for twelve of those years and you filled every moment with sweetness and trust. Rest now, little one. You gave us everything a heart can give.
Fifteen years of love is a gift not everyone is lucky enough to know. You were Stuart’s constant companion for twelve of those years and you filled every moment with sweetness and trust. Rest now, little one. You gave us everything a heart can give.
December 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Goodbye MaMar.
Fifteen years of love is a gift not everyone is lucky enough to know. You were Stuart’s constant companion for twelve of those years and you filled every moment with sweetness and trust. Rest now, little one. You gave us everything a heart can give.
Fifteen years of love is a gift not everyone is lucky enough to know. You were Stuart’s constant companion for twelve of those years and you filled every moment with sweetness and trust. Rest now, little one. You gave us everything a heart can give.
1️⃣ I've been paying more attention to the tiny moments that make a day feel lighter. A quick message. A shared snack. Holding the door when someone looks overwhelmed. It's easy to overlook these things, but they're often what pull us through tough seasons. (Thread)
December 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
1️⃣ I've been paying more attention to the tiny moments that make a day feel lighter. A quick message. A shared snack. Holding the door when someone looks overwhelmed. It's easy to overlook these things, but they're often what pull us through tough seasons. (Thread)
1️⃣ I've been paying more attention to the tiny moments that make a day feel lighter. A quick message. A shared snack. Holding the door when someone looks overwhelmed. It's easy to overlook these things, but they're often what pull us through tough seasons. (Thread)
December 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
1️⃣ I've been paying more attention to the tiny moments that make a day feel lighter. A quick message. A shared snack. Holding the door when someone looks overwhelmed. It's easy to overlook these things, but they're often what pull us through tough seasons. (Thread)
1️⃣ I’ve been thinking a lot about how rare it is for someone to really listen. Not surface listening. The kind where you feel safe enough to let the weight you’re carrying settle for a moment. It’s one of the simplest forms of care we can offer. 1/3(Thread)
December 9, 2025 at 1:20 AM
1️⃣ I’ve been thinking a lot about how rare it is for someone to really listen. Not surface listening. The kind where you feel safe enough to let the weight you’re carrying settle for a moment. It’s one of the simplest forms of care we can offer. 1/3(Thread)
1️⃣ Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day always pulls my thoughts toward the quiet ways we give back. Not through things, but through memory, respect, and choosing to honor courage even when it came from people we never met. 1/3 (Thread)
December 8, 2025 at 5:53 AM
1️⃣ Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day always pulls my thoughts toward the quiet ways we give back. Not through things, but through memory, respect, and choosing to honor courage even when it came from people we never met. 1/3 (Thread)
1️⃣ Kindness in words feels small in the moment, but it reaches farther than we think. A quiet compliment or a gentle reminder can steady someone who’s barely holding on. The song “You Matter to Me” sums up that quiet impact perfectly. 1/3 (Thread)
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 AM
1️⃣ Kindness in words feels small in the moment, but it reaches farther than we think. A quiet compliment or a gentle reminder can steady someone who’s barely holding on. The song “You Matter to Me” sums up that quiet impact perfectly. 1/3 (Thread)
1️⃣ Today is International Volunteer Day. Small acts of help change days and lives. Show up, listen, and give your time where it matters most. 1/3 (Thread)
December 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM
1️⃣ Today is International Volunteer Day. Small acts of help change days and lives. Show up, listen, and give your time where it matters most. 1/3 (Thread)
1️⃣ We have twelve grandchildren with one more coming soon, and our family includes everything from autism to ODD, ADHD, Bi polar, Borderline, Complex PTSD, and Depressive Disorder. That mix can turn any gathering into a spark waiting to catch. Emotional generosity becomes our secret tool 1/3 (Thread)
December 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
1️⃣ We have twelve grandchildren with one more coming soon, and our family includes everything from autism to ODD, ADHD, Bi polar, Borderline, Complex PTSD, and Depressive Disorder. That mix can turn any gathering into a spark waiting to catch. Emotional generosity becomes our secret tool 1/3 (Thread)