A lifestyle blog.

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Hi, I´m Joey

It’s my hope that this website, which I founded in 2009, will become a regular source of inspiration, encouragement and comfort for you. We’re old friends here, and I’ve got stories to tell (and things to share). So grab a cuppa (or a glass) and stay a while.

While blogging is how I started my out-loud writing career, my debut novel, Yeah, maybe was released in 2014 and became an amazon bestseller. See more novels from me under “books.” 

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Shit I’ve Quit (and maybe you should, too)

Shit I’ve Quit (and maybe you should, too)

This year has been all about growth for me. A lot has happened in the last twelve months that's required me to grow up seemingly all at once. I never understood when adults would tell me as a child that you don't ever really feel like a grown up. I get it now. But...

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It’s Okay!

It’s Okay!

It's Okay... to make turkey pot pie with the rest of the leftovers from Thanksgiving now that the turkey-sandwich-eating-king is gone.  to have a mid-week slumber party with the CLT BFF--we didn't even have to ask our parents. ha. to dig through Mr. Husband's t-shirt drawer for a long sleeved...

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GBU: Travel Edition.

GBU: Travel Edition.

THE GOOD: I'm leaving on Sunday for a week long vacation in DISNEY WORLD for my cousin's fairytale Disney wedding!!! THE BAD: I'm having the hardest time packing.  The weather is so whacky in Florida, and once we leave for the day, we don't go back to the hotel until it's time for bed....

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Cause it’s too much…

Cause it’s too much…

i'm just a little girl lost in the moment  i'm so scared but i don't show it i can't figure it out it's bringing me down i know i've got to let it go and just enjoy the show slow it down make it stop or else my heart is going to pop cause it's too much yeah, it's a lot to be something i'm not...

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Firsts…

Firsts…

Firstly, thank you all so very very much for the congratulations and words of condolence/support/etc.  I've had a few days to chew on the information, so I'm in a much better place about all of it now. Just saw Jess do this and though, hey, why not.   Anything that keeps me from the long...

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HI, I'M JOEY

 Mama, indie author, wife, believer and friend.

My only hope is that while you’re here, you feel a sense of belonging, comfort and empowerment. Because life is too short to live it worried you’re not good enough.

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YOU SHOULD READ MY BOOKS

If you’re into the kind of books that suck you in, make you fall in love with the characters and root for the underdog, then you’ll probably love these stories.