It’s Thanksgiving week, so obviously it seems fitting to dedicate a blog to the things in my life I am thankful for. It’s been a tough year full of loss, but also wonderful moments in the year as well. I earned my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt after almost 10 years of continuous daily training […]
Read moreLook For the Helpers
Samantha Schell Family, Friendship, love, mental health algorithms, happiness, hattred, help, helpers, positivity 76
What is going on in the world lately? More division, more ravaging of lands, more bloodshed, more hate, more sadness. I’m trying to remember the words of Mister Rogers in these times of bleak despair, and that is to “look for the helpers.” Monday, November 13th was ‘World Kindness Day,’ and the world could sure […]
Read moreDo Not Mistake Kindness for Weakness
The world is so full of negativity, and terrible things happening everywhere in places far and wide, that we should all welcome when there exists a person in our life who goes above and beyond for others, a ray of light in ever-dimming universe. This is something I, myself have tried to work on over […]
Read moreAnd They Call it Puppy Love
Ever since the tragic loss of our family dogs back in March, there has been a gaping hole begging to be fulfilled in some shape or form. We were so heartbroken that we had been gradually taking our time, waiting for the perfect fit and when we knew it would be the right time. As […]
Read more21, Can You Do Something For Me?
I can’t believe it. I can not believe just how fast time flies. My husband’s daughter Aaliyah, who I met when she was only 13 years old, is turning 21 next Monday. I guess by all accounts, it would be “stepdaughter,” but to me, it always felt odd saying that because we got married when […]
Read moreI Hope the Angels Know What They Have
I can’t believe I wrote a post a few weeks ago lamenting my age lines and the deterioration of my body, when it’s such a privilege to grow old enough to see those withered lines looking back at me in the mirror. The longer we live, the more we experience the loss of loved ones […]
Read moreWhen They Go Low, Aim High
Samantha Schell Family, mental health, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, Stress adversity, corruption, karma, positivity, Stress
Today, my grumpy neighbor with what must be the world’s biggest stick up his keister, aggressively gestured towards me as I entered my neighborhood. Here I was all chipper, returning after being up at 5:30 am to cover a Jiu Jitsu class for a sick instructor. I stayed late at the gym last night reviewing […]
Read moreAge Before Beauty
Samantha Schell Adaptation, Family, love, mental health, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity age, aging, appearance, beauty, family, hardship, insecurity, love, wisdom 8
My husband is so handsome, and like a fine bourbon barrel aged whiskey, seems to get better over time, laden with intricacies and deeper layers to his appearance, making for an even more appealing and interesting overall aesthetic. After all, he caught the attention of someone 16 1/2 years his junior, and he so often […]
Read moreGiving Them Their Shine
Samantha Schell Anxiety, BJJ, Competing, Family, Friendship, love, self confidence Anxiety, bjj, Competition, ego, family, friendship, jiu jitus, love, relationships, work
Is my partner my biggest advocate, confidante, cheerleader, supporter? Or secretly, a hater lurking in the shadows? By this I mean are they truly rooting for me when I am excelling in things, even when they themselves are coming up short, which let’s be honest, can be quite the blow to anyone’s ego. Watching those around […]
Read moreCommunicating Love
The experts always say that relationships and marriages are hard work, and that it takes both people making a conscious effort of participation to really ensure long lasting bonds. I remember in my last long term relationship, I was always wondering why it was supposed to be hard. And that’s because we didn’t really argue. […]
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