Valerie she/her
@valerie4wellness.bsky.social
Preparing for a productive fall season in preparation for cold and snow. Wellness journal author for personal growth and tracking. I’m a NY State Certified Peer Specialist working in a community empowerment role providing one on one support.
Been in the beautiful land of West Chester, PA getting trained in Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing. A venture I facilitated independently from the agency I work for. I’m training to be a co-facilitator for the core course. It had been a remarkable experience. 40 hrs total.
October 30, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Been in the beautiful land of West Chester, PA getting trained in Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing. A venture I facilitated independently from the agency I work for. I’m training to be a co-facilitator for the core course. It had been a remarkable experience. 40 hrs total.
Someone figured out that I put a heated throw blanket on this couch ~
October 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Someone figured out that I put a heated throw blanket on this couch ~
@sorenable.bsky.social I’m attending a training in West Chester, PA the last week of October with the Copeland Center. Just booked my AirBnB to stay in a tiny house. Haha! Any tips on things I should take time to enjoy while I’m in PA?
October 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
@sorenable.bsky.social I’m attending a training in West Chester, PA the last week of October with the Copeland Center. Just booked my AirBnB to stay in a tiny house. Haha! Any tips on things I should take time to enjoy while I’m in PA?
PTSD is an unsettling thing to be a survivor of. Old friends who apparently have evidence of you floating through life…and for some reason, you can’t recognize anything pictured. You know that’s you in the picture…but who is everyone you’re with? Where were you? I hate how these make me feel.
September 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
PTSD is an unsettling thing to be a survivor of. Old friends who apparently have evidence of you floating through life…and for some reason, you can’t recognize anything pictured. You know that’s you in the picture…but who is everyone you’re with? Where were you? I hate how these make me feel.
Last month I bought surprise tickets to see Josh Johnson for our wedding anniversary. Hubby wanted an autograph and I suggested it be in a greeting card. Phenomenal show! Such a kind and funny guy. I used to live in his home town. Had a fantastic time! Thanks again, @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Last month I bought surprise tickets to see Josh Johnson for our wedding anniversary. Hubby wanted an autograph and I suggested it be in a greeting card. Phenomenal show! Such a kind and funny guy. I used to live in his home town. Had a fantastic time! Thanks again, @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social
Catnip Tea.
Noodle doesn’t have a drinking problem.
Noodle just has a problem drinking.
:)
Noodle doesn’t have a drinking problem.
Noodle just has a problem drinking.
:)
August 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Catnip Tea.
Noodle doesn’t have a drinking problem.
Noodle just has a problem drinking.
:)
Noodle doesn’t have a drinking problem.
Noodle just has a problem drinking.
:)
Recently I discovered the magic that is Nancy Birtwhistle. It actually started with her video about storing strawberries and she used the tops to cultivate a strawberry syrup. I have spent the last 3 days shaking mine in a jar to make syrup. Just had it in some yogurt. My soul almost ascended!
August 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Recently I discovered the magic that is Nancy Birtwhistle. It actually started with her video about storing strawberries and she used the tops to cultivate a strawberry syrup. I have spent the last 3 days shaking mine in a jar to make syrup. Just had it in some yogurt. My soul almost ascended!
Fun with fresh catnip tea this morning.
July 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Fun with fresh catnip tea this morning.
Good morning. :) Hubby and I disassembled our shed walls to expand our patio last week. So now I have even more outdoor options for breakfast time before work. :)
June 16, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Good morning. :) Hubby and I disassembled our shed walls to expand our patio last week. So now I have even more outdoor options for breakfast time before work. :)
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June 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Lovely morning for breakfast outside
June 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Lovely morning for breakfast outside
Chuy’s morning routine: snuggling Steve the Lobster with his teeth and face.
May 31, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Chuy’s morning routine: snuggling Steve the Lobster with his teeth and face.
Earlier this month I discovered a local vendor that sells little jars of finely ground gemstones. A couple years ago a few of the folks on my roster fell in love with crystal healing topics that we explored together. They were super excited when I asked if they wanted to make tiny intention jars
May 31, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Earlier this month I discovered a local vendor that sells little jars of finely ground gemstones. A couple years ago a few of the folks on my roster fell in love with crystal healing topics that we explored together. They were super excited when I asked if they wanted to make tiny intention jars
This amazing goddess treated me to dinner last night after getting her first paycheck in almost 9 months. Really grateful that our relationship evolved over recent years. She is one of the most magical people.
But I might be just a teeny bit bias since she’s my daughter. Haha
But I might be just a teeny bit bias since she’s my daughter. Haha
May 31, 2025 at 1:42 AM
This amazing goddess treated me to dinner last night after getting her first paycheck in almost 9 months. Really grateful that our relationship evolved over recent years. She is one of the most magical people.
But I might be just a teeny bit bias since she’s my daughter. Haha
But I might be just a teeny bit bias since she’s my daughter. Haha
Memorial Day dinner and Noodle was being my shoulder specter. 👻 He has been very physically active lately. For a little guy who had surgery to repair hip dysplasia in both hips, he can be quite spry.
May 31, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Memorial Day dinner and Noodle was being my shoulder specter. 👻 He has been very physically active lately. For a little guy who had surgery to repair hip dysplasia in both hips, he can be quite spry.
Been taking a social media break for a bit so I could dig in on work, finances, personal development…blah, blah.
Enjoyed an amazing local fundraiser where each year they sell donated books to raise money for scholarships. :) I’m embarrassed how much I spent. It’s for a great cause though!
Enjoyed an amazing local fundraiser where each year they sell donated books to raise money for scholarships. :) I’m embarrassed how much I spent. It’s for a great cause though!
May 31, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Been taking a social media break for a bit so I could dig in on work, finances, personal development…blah, blah.
Enjoyed an amazing local fundraiser where each year they sell donated books to raise money for scholarships. :) I’m embarrassed how much I spent. It’s for a great cause though!
Enjoyed an amazing local fundraiser where each year they sell donated books to raise money for scholarships. :) I’m embarrassed how much I spent. It’s for a great cause though!
First patio breakfast of the season. :) Had a turf war with some ants for it. But it seems like we’ve won. The cats are really happy to be able to enjoy this space again. Me too! The vitamin D in the morning is glorious today.
May 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
First patio breakfast of the season. :) Had a turf war with some ants for it. But it seems like we’ve won. The cats are really happy to be able to enjoy this space again. Me too! The vitamin D in the morning is glorious today.
Taking my breakfast in the office this morning for a change of scenery. I have a habit of turning on the tv while I eat so…no tv in this space. :) Been working off my new morning checklist on Goblin Tools.
#mindfuleating #beingpresent #isthishowhashtagswork #idontknowimfifty
#mindfuleating #beingpresent #isthishowhashtagswork #idontknowimfifty
May 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Taking my breakfast in the office this morning for a change of scenery. I have a habit of turning on the tv while I eat so…no tv in this space. :) Been working off my new morning checklist on Goblin Tools.
#mindfuleating #beingpresent #isthishowhashtagswork #idontknowimfifty
#mindfuleating #beingpresent #isthishowhashtagswork #idontknowimfifty
Over the years I have been collecting things that remind me of a treasured history. The good times. Recently I ordered Mona from a show my children loved as toddlers. I dearly loved the show too. Mona reminded me of the wonders in my children’s experience. And her Nana…sounded just like my Mom.
May 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Over the years I have been collecting things that remind me of a treasured history. The good times. Recently I ordered Mona from a show my children loved as toddlers. I dearly loved the show too. Mona reminded me of the wonders in my children’s experience. And her Nana…sounded just like my Mom.
Made myself some breakfast this morning. Dealing with some complicated feelings. Always super lame when you have to ask for help and that help comes with terms and conditions.
Especially when it’s a parent you’re reaching out to for help.
But honestly, it’s not surprising.
Especially when it’s a parent you’re reaching out to for help.
But honestly, it’s not surprising.
May 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Made myself some breakfast this morning. Dealing with some complicated feelings. Always super lame when you have to ask for help and that help comes with terms and conditions.
Especially when it’s a parent you’re reaching out to for help.
But honestly, it’s not surprising.
Especially when it’s a parent you’re reaching out to for help.
But honestly, it’s not surprising.
A new month is upon me and I’ve been updating my journal template for publication. I’m pretty excited about some new content I came up with as well. I developed a “Finance Bingo” to help motivate me to pay shit. But also to keep track of what’s already gotten paid.
May 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
A new month is upon me and I’ve been updating my journal template for publication. I’m pretty excited about some new content I came up with as well. I developed a “Finance Bingo” to help motivate me to pay shit. But also to keep track of what’s already gotten paid.
Some days I feel like quitting my job and just doing macrame all day everyday. I have zero experience doing macrame. No supplies for making macrame. And certainly no present ability to monetize my imaginary craft.
But it sure sounds like it might be nice.
But it sure sounds like it might be nice.
April 27, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Some days I feel like quitting my job and just doing macrame all day everyday. I have zero experience doing macrame. No supplies for making macrame. And certainly no present ability to monetize my imaginary craft.
But it sure sounds like it might be nice.
But it sure sounds like it might be nice.
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Great Blue Heron. This view shows a bit more context of the setting.
#Birds #photography #nature
#GreatBlueHeron #Herons #ArdeaHerodias
#Birds #photography #nature
#GreatBlueHeron #Herons #ArdeaHerodias
April 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Great Blue Heron. This view shows a bit more context of the setting.
#Birds #photography #nature
#GreatBlueHeron #Herons #ArdeaHerodias
#Birds #photography #nature
#GreatBlueHeron #Herons #ArdeaHerodias
Took some time this morning to upgrade “The Book of THINGS!!!”
Haha!
It’s long overdue. This notebook of recipes started in 2012 after I quit smoking. And I leaned into cooking as a hobby to replace the old habits around smoking.
New book is bigger. I added 3 recipes so far.
Haha!
It’s long overdue. This notebook of recipes started in 2012 after I quit smoking. And I leaned into cooking as a hobby to replace the old habits around smoking.
New book is bigger. I added 3 recipes so far.
April 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Took some time this morning to upgrade “The Book of THINGS!!!”
Haha!
It’s long overdue. This notebook of recipes started in 2012 after I quit smoking. And I leaned into cooking as a hobby to replace the old habits around smoking.
New book is bigger. I added 3 recipes so far.
Haha!
It’s long overdue. This notebook of recipes started in 2012 after I quit smoking. And I leaned into cooking as a hobby to replace the old habits around smoking.
New book is bigger. I added 3 recipes so far.
Mmm…I can tell today is going to be an adventure.
April 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Mmm…I can tell today is going to be an adventure.