As you know by now, patterns are everywhere and plaid is a big part of that. In fact, you might notice that it is one of the main patterns you'll see this Fall and Winter.

Here's an opportunity to use all of those Pantone colors. Mix, match, contrast.

Accessories are garnering more interest this season because of plaid. Plaid is traditional, but you can certainly see that there is a 2018 flair to this season's wears.

During Fashion Week, designers showed their creativity with this trend and used many different color and design combinations that can only be described using pictures. Not only were there plaids, but plaids mixed with other patterns. Yes, patterns mixed with patterns. So, you can pretty much wear whatever you want. Permission to get creative, granted.

I have lost another couple of pounds. It's lower than I have been in years and it's propelling me to continue. It's a lot easier to continue with the intermittent fasting and strict diet when I'm seeing and feeling results.

Of course, like I mentioned, I have halted the use of the drops for the time being. That does not seem to be effecting my weight loss in a negative way.

I continue to do my walking when the air is clear enough (which has not been the case much lately). As you all know, I continue to religiously do daily yoga. As someone with a chronic illness, this has been the best medicine of all (other than laughter).

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Our first movie was Zoro and we enjoyed it a lot. It was kind of nerve racking though because I felt our chemistry. You know how it goes...'is he going to hold my hand'? 

We enjoyed time out playing miniature golf and got to see each others' fun side. Things started to get lighter and more and more fun. We really enjoyed each other's company.

He would spend time at my parents' home with me (my son and I were still living there), going through the night routine with me and my son and then spending time watching movies together. It was surprising how much he wanted to spend that time with BOTH of us. 

Always a gentleman, this man was so considerate of my needs as a mom. He was also so considerate of my needs as a woman, as a person. He treated me like I was on a pedestal.

This guy's name is Steve. 

Steve invited me to his mom's home (where he was living) to a bbq. He would introduce me to his siblings who all lived near his mother's home. 

Talk about being impressed. All of the family behaved like he did. Respectful. Honest. Polite. Speaking kind words. Not complaining. Spiritual. Organized. Clean. Modest dressing. Conservative views. Good humor. 

Steve's mom was so inviting. She made me feel at home. 

I know it must have been hard for Steve's mom to be so inviting, knowing how her son felt about me. I say that because it wasn't long before that her husband had passed away from cancer, and Steve had been taking care of her ever since. He was definitely an impressive rock for her to lean on. 

During this time, while I knew in my heart and my mind that he was the one, I was still watching and observing, evaluating, taking stock. Why? I was still on guard. My guard was still up. I wanted to be certain that I was making the right decision, and at the same time, I wondered if he was feeling what I was feeling.

There was also the aspect of already being a mother and the fact that this relationship also affected my child. I was extremely protective and needed to be sure that this man would be a good father for my son.

So many feelings. So much responsibility. So many internal voices still telling me that I wasn't worthy of this relationship, of this outstanding person I was with. Was I good enough? I had been through so much. My life was not a straight path like it seemed his was.

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Almond Bluff and Quiet Gray are super neutrals. They go with everything. 

The first thing that I saw in my mind's eye when I saw Almond Bluff was 'trench coat'. The traditional trench coat. 

The next thing that I thought of is the 'nude' color shoe. This is a standard in fashion and something that every girl should own.

There are so many other items that are in the 'staple' category that are this color. For sure, Almond Bluff is a Pantone staple for this Fall and every Fall.

Quiet Gray is sophisticated, neutral and clean. It's cool and goes with all things Fall and into Winter. It looks especially great in athletic wear. Other things that came to mind are the pleated skirt and the boxy blazer. It's great in purses as well.

It's a lot like silver, mixed with white. Isn't it beautiful?

In working on my diet to improve my health, I have had a hiccup. I've been super sick with migraines because of a laps in Botox for Migraine (due to a mistake from my doctor's office). I have gotten the shots now, but have been super sick. They take up to 3 weeks to work. 

So, now I have another shot that is new. It's one you give yourself. It's once a month and you give it to yourself. It's called Aimovig. It was delivered today in a cooler. Then, a second delivery happened that was a bio thing for the shot after I give it to myself. It's huge. It's crazy. This new medication may eventually take care of the migraines. However, for now, because I still get headaches every single day, this is my best bet to take care of that issue.

Yes, I am still doing Keto. I am also taking supplements for wellness. I'm working hard to be well and to live to 150 years old if I can. Can you imagine all of the amazing things you would see in that long of a lifetime?

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It's crazy...the dating world. AND frightening.

I was active once again in my church. Yes, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They don't want us to abbreviate these days. I am sure you have heard. 

Anyway, there was this one guy in my church that asked me out. He was nice but very depressive. He obviously had deep depression issues. I don't remember much about him, but he was nice. He eventually would commit suicide. Very sad. He was a super nice guy.

I was still attracting the wrong type, however. Therefore, I had to work harder on myself. 

I had intense anxiety and that would be hard to handle. Anything that came at me, be it callings (volunteer work) at church, new situations, etc., was so hard to deal with.

Turning to exercise was something I had done long ago. However, I decided to up the amount by A LOT. I was doing kick boxing, taking my son on a walk, and more. I got very buff. I was tiny. I was very muscular. I was strong. It changed not only my body, but it changed my mind.

Needing to change my mind...the way the hormones worked, the way everything worked, was very necessary. In conjunction with the medication, I was really feeling so much better. My mind was becoming less cloudy. 

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Meerkat? Yes, Meerkat. That is basically a 70's brown. Pulling up items online that are supposed to be Meerkat color, there are some definite variations. Some of the items seem to have more gray than yellow in their Meerkat color. However, looking at the Pantone swatch, the color should actually have more yellow than gray.

Below, you can review the complete group of Pantone favorites for Fashion week. There are a good enough variety that can pair nicely without clashing and that will make for interesting pieces and combinations. In the next post, we will be going over patterns that are hot for Fall/Winter.

With my headaches being so bad, I am stopping the drops for now to be sure that they are not contributing. Once my Botox starts to become effective, I may resume the drops. TBD.

The Nanoceutical Nano Glutathione is something that I am not stopping for now. 

For both the Keto diet and the Nano Glutathione, there are very amazing anti-aging benefits. A lot of those benefits come with memory retention and retrieval. Of course, I plan on using things that will give me the best shot possible of living with a great experience, clear until 150 (if I am so blessed).

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You know, self love is a complex thing. It's not something that just happens. It's something that you have to consistently work at. It's a daily job. It's a full-time job if you past demons follow you and are in your head all of the time. The imprint of things said and done to you can be a challenging thing to drown out.

I watched my mother stay active...really active for all of the years I can remember. I knew why she did it at this point. She was trying to stay sane. She was trying to make it so she could keep up on life. What a great example of a coping skill.

In tandem with the physical activity, I was in therapy. I was practicing what I was being taught. I was studying the manual on relationships. I was getting much more comfortable and confident.

It was a lot of work, but so worth it.

So, at church there was this guy whose father had passed away not long ago and who attended the meetings with his mother. People said we should be together. They would say that there was electric energy there.

​I didn't know how to initiate contact.

In church, he would smile and would watch my son play on the floor. Every once in a while, my son would drop something and this man would pick it up and smile. He was a very quiet man.

Time went by and somehow this man got my number and called me. I don't remember how he got the number. I don't care. It was awesome!

He would tell you that I interviewed him for two hours. I would tell you that this is true. I used my manual. I used that handy manual that was given to me by my therapist, along with things that I learned in therapy.

Yes, it was nerve racking. However, I learned all I needed to know to go out with him and to feel comfortable doing so. I felt at peace. He made me feel comfortable and confident. Calming energy.

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Now to two more of the amazing colors of the Fall fashion palette for 2018.

​Sargasso Sea is a lot like Navy Blue, but with a little more interest. It's fresh. It's deep. It's sophisticated. It's neutral, but an interesting neutral. It can be sporty or dressy. It can work with an entire outfit, or as an accent. It's amazing as a color for jewelry and other accessories.

Tofu is another Pantone color that is just off white. It is a little touch of silver, less on the cream color. It's crisp and clean and goes with everything. It's great with all of the other Pantones and will even work during Winter. I know. I know. After Labor Day? Yes. Even if this was white white. It doesn't matter anymore, the no white rule.

No change in my weight. Feeling like I am losing fat inches and gaining more muscle. I am still fighting migraines while waiting for the effects of the Botox to work. Plus, feeling a little bit Lymie. Yes, that is a thing. It's feeling like the symptoms of Lyme are still working their way though my nervous system.

I was able to take a brisk 1.5 mile walk today. It was a beautiful morning. The air was not too bad. Quite refreshing. I also did my daily yoga, which is always Yoga With Adriene.

​BTW, this diet (KETO 177)in the past has helped me with my migraines...until I fall off the sugar wagon. So, I'm not sure what part of it is helping, no sugar, no bread, more protein. However, that doesn't necessarily matter now, does it.

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I still worked at the same place. The place with the pig of a boss. The stress was real. It was a ton of anxiety, dealing with working at that place. Trying to make ends meet was only part of the stress.

There was another thing nagging at me. I knew that I needed to find a father for my son and a man who would love me unconditionally. There was more access to the Internet and therefore there was access to online dating sites. 

So, I had someone ask me on a date, so I went for it. We met at Chilli's. He looked nothing like his picture. But, I gave him a chance. We went in and sat down. On the way to our seat, a waitress dropped some dressing and it splatted on my date. He was about to blow his top. Then, we sat and ordered.

The waitress was very apologetic. However, when the food came, this guy was not nice to the waitress. He was very angry through the whole date. I can understand there being embarrassment from being spilled on, but you gotta let it go. It's not something you can control. If I was going to be in a relationship with anyone, I would not be able to deal with someone who would not be able to let things go, OR anyone who would treat someone as rudely as this guy treated the waitress.

After the date was done, I practically ran to my car and headed home. 

On to the next adventure. The adventures of someone who was a single mom, looking for love, while trying to love herself, while trying to be a good mom & dad, while trying to deal with a pig boss, etc. etc. Trials...yes, but also lessons.

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My weight has not changed. I have been sick for the past few days...really sick, so that will be affecting things. I am still using the fasting, generally following the Keto plan, and using the KETO 177 drops. 

Additionally, I am using the Nano Glutathione. Before I got sick, it was helping me so much to be able to think more clearly. Also, my hair is growing really fast and really thick. After I feel better, I am sure I will notice more positive affects.

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It took a very large adjustment to my nerves after the divorce was final. I was still paranoid that my ex was going to take my child. I was still getting little threats here and there. I really remember that I didn't have immediate relief. 

You see, there was trauma from the time I was a child. This trauma had followed me throughout my life. The fear was a constant. It didn't matter what environment I was in...i.e., work, community, social. It seemed that I still had the same type of people who would inflict the same type of trauma.

No, I am not saying that I was a victim. What I AM saying is that there is a pattern. It starts when people are children and will continue unless they receive help to change the pattern.

Now, my child was very sick. He had trip after trip to Primary Children's hospital. This had nothing to do with the trauma I was dealing with. This just happened to do with how much I would give to make my children's lives easier than mine. I felt every needle, every probe, every test. It was painful and scary to have a child who was so sick and to be a single parent. 

Luckily, my parents would help me through this part of the trials as much as they could. However, I would have to have a lot of help to get through the PTSD that I had from the long life of trauma after trauma.

Counseling was the first step. I went to a therapist. They gave me things to work on. That was very helpful to change my thoughts and my actions. 

Next, I would see a doctor who would start me on some medications. They would actually save my life and get me moving further in the right direction.

Was I worth all of this effort? At the time, I wasn't worried about my worth. At the time, I was only worried about who I had to be to take care of my son. It was an evolution. Everyone goes through an evolution.

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Mellow Rose is one of only two shades unique to the London Fall 2018 Fashion.  It's soft. It's sweet. It's an interesting choice for Fall. As you can see from my collage below, using Mellow Rose in an animal print adds a lot of depth and fun to this mellow color.

Limelight is more mellow than you would think it is from the name. It's a soft yellow. Again, this is a surprising color add to the Fall Fashion palette. It's feminine. It's soft. It's something that will most definitely brighten up the darker months of Fall.

I've not got more updates in this arena. I've stayed at the same weight, but have also been down in bed with migraine issues, so my activity level is way down. I am sure that once I am back on my toes, that my weight will begin to go down again...and I am EXCITED!

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The divorce proceedings are kind of a blur. I'm not really sure what happened when we went down to Las Vegas. The real kicker was that my soon-to-be ex admitted to the abuse and I was able to get him to sign away his parental rights. So, no visitation. No contact.

Of course, I didn't get any money from him either, which was fine. I didn't want to owe him anything. However, in order to get my son and to get the parental rights dissolved, I had to take on the debt. To me, what mattered was my son. That was all that mattered.

I was also given the vehicle with the least value and reliability. He got the house and the nicer vehicle. Basically, he got all of the "stuff" and I got the most important thing...my son.

There's something that changes you when you have a child. When you feel that wonderful, living being, growing inside you, moving and interacting with you, you realize responsibility. You realize that this little human completely relies on you for everything, and how they turn out is largely up to you.

For me, my priorities changed 100%. This was the Universe steering me in a new direction, a better direction. This was a HUGE correction, and a much needed correction. During the correction, I had to go through hell. It would take a while to move back out of hell, but it would all be worth it. I finally had a purpose and a direction, and I wanted and needed both.

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Now for my favorite color of all time. Ultraviolet. This color. This color. This color. Rich. Means loyalty. This is great for elegant attire, and casual alike. A tee and jeans? Yes, please. An evening gown? Of course. Jewelry. Accessories. The whole kitten caboodle. 

The next color is complimentary to the above. Crocus Petal is a light purple shade. This is similar to something that you would find in Spring. It's kind of an "Easter color". It's sweet and sophisticated. While I love the darker colors more, I do love that this color is part of fall, because you can use it as an accent with the darker Ultraviolet. 

Here is what these complimentary colors are like together. Gorgeous. Obviously, you can use colors in the same general hue to compliment one another and be pretty safe.

So, no weight difference, but considering I just went and had Botox for Migraine and I am not completely in bed, I think that I am doing pretty darn great. I am takingKeto 177 from Ultra6 Nutrition twice a day & Nano Glutathione from Nanoceutical Solutions once a day. Between those two, along with the other supplements I am taking, yoga, and other activity, I'm generally feeling better than I have in a long while. The Nano Glutathione is helping me to think more clearly than I have since before 2007, when I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. Amazing!

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I've always been close to the spirit. When I am in that zone, I am more comfortable and feel at home. It's when I am in the normal world, going about my normal routine that I feel like a fish out of water.

So back to the story. The divorce was taking a nasty turn. I had prepared, however. Before I left him, I gathered the documents from our filing cabinet. I had found documents related to him and his family being illegal, to him selling stolen merchandise, and more. 

He kept on threatening me, but I didn't back down.

My mother and my step father were good to go down to the house in Las Vegas with me to get the rest of my stuff and my son's things. We went down, spent the night, got a U-Haul, and went to the house. 

Anxiety was running over at this point. I had my son with me, and my soon-to-be ex was trying to use my son as a bargaining chip. Most of the time while my parents and I were at the house gathering things, my mom would help me (if I wasn't the one holding my son). I kept him super close to me at all times.

However, when it was close to time to go, my spouse took my son and walked around outside with him. I just stood by the window and watched so that nothing would happen to my baby. Of course, if something did, I would have gone after my spouse like a mama bear does when her cubs are in danger.

When that was over and we got back up to the Salt Lake area, we put my stuff in a storage unit and things settled down for a bit. That is until my soon-to-be ex started sending things for my son. He was sending toys that would have been good when my son was maybe 4 or 5 years old, but not an infant. I just donated all of them so that they could not be used as "providing" for my son in the divorce.

Then came the false statements to try to get leverage in the divorce. He would say that he went to Utah, tried to see my son, and I wouldn't let him. He never did such a thing. He never came to the house. He never attempted to see my son. I was grateful this was false. I knew he didn't really care about the baby. He had made that clear when I lived with him. This was just manipulation. He used to be good at manipulating me, but the longer I was away from him, the more clear it became that this was his purpose in doing so many of the things he did. 

On Amnesty Day, the year when they stopped giving amnesty to illegals, I called immigration on my spouse and his family. Following the divorce, they were deported for a time. It was one way that I could fight back. I also reported the fencing of stolen goods that was going on, among other things.

The day came when I needed to go down to Las Vegas to sign the divorce papers and go to court over custody.

Because there were so many threats against my life from my spouse, I wrote a long letter to my son before I left. He was staying behind so that he would not be in any danger. The letter was telling him that I loved him and that, should anything happen to me, he made all of the difference in my life. It was basically a love letter to my son.​ I think I still have it.

My mother (who stood by me through all of this, much like I stood by her through her divorce) flew down to Las Vegas with me for this ordeal. She was so amazingly supportive. My step father and my mother paid the fees for my divorce because I was unable to afford the attorney. They even did the footwork to find me a good attorney. Thank you does not even cover the amount of gratitude I have for them for helping me.

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Nothing says Fall like Martini Olive. It's a bit like mud, but it goes with so many things. You can use it as a neutral and pair it with Red Pear or Valiant Poppy.  As you can see, it's a fairly neutral. It's actually pleasant when you see it on product, away from the swatch. I have to tell you that the swatch does nothing for me. It took me seeing it on product to fall in love with it.

Now for another bright one, and just in time for Halloween. Russet Orange is a bright orange, unlike the deeper shades of it that are popular this season. It kind of screams safety cone to me, but if you mix it with other colors, making it just an accent, it's actually really nice. 

These colors as a combination are actually quite lovely for Fall. It's all about mixing the colors in the right doses. 

In my journey with Keto 177 and Nano Glutathione, I am feeling amazing! Yes, the intermittent fasting is somewhat challenging, most especially when I don't eat that much to begin with. I am sure it will get easier. I just stay busy to keep my mind off of how hungry I am, while I create this new habit. Today is day 13. I have been keeping it closer and closer to following the Keto diet, as I phase out the things that I should not be eating while on it. I didn't weigh myself today, so I will tell you what happens with that tomorrow.

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I was active again in my church. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My bishop got me into a counselor to help with my issues while during the divorce and thereafter. 

It was kind of nerve racking going to a counselor because growing up, my family was not really into that. I didn't know what to think or what to expect. Plus, I did have major trust issues.

He practiced in his home, which was also kind of weird, being that I had been abused and taken advantage of by so many men. This made me really uneasy, but I wanted to break the pattern.

This man was so helpful. He gave me specific things to work on to find value in myself. He also gave me things to work on to find the right person, who would value me for who I am, who would love me, who would treat me with respect. He gave me a whole manual. It was so great that I still have it.

There was a lot of crying that went on in those sessions. There were also a lot of spiritual events that took place there. I was really tapping into my gifts at that point, being that I was at the lowest low of my life. It's funny how we often forget about our spiritual gifts in the good times, but lean on them and wish to revive them in the bad times. 

My thought process started to change and I started to view things with more clarity. My desperation was lessening and I was finding hope in the small things in life.

The biggest stress I had was related to protecting my son, who was very sick. He had pneumonia that was aspirated and wound up at Primary Children's Medical Center quite often for treatment, tests for delayed development, and tests for various ailments. I was so empathetic that I would feel sick when my son felt sick. 

I was so immersed in the energy of the situation, the spiritual energy, that I became very, very close to the veil. One night, I was so blessed to see loved ones watching me and my son, both at the foot of our beds. I knew them, so I was not afraid. Plus, I saw orbs of spirits who had not yet come to this earth. Fascinating and beautiful.

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This blue makes me happy. Isn't this just a feel good color? It's Nebulas Blue, one of the beautiful colors on the fashion palette for Fall. Patterns, accessories, jewelry, shoes, and more. Just a lively and beautiful color. This color is amazing on most people. If you want a win-win color, try Nebulas Blue.

Another very lively color for Fall is Ceylon Yellow. You have to be brave to use this for the main piece, but it is doable. Take a look at the pant suit in this collage. For me, I love this color as an accent, or in accessories. I'm not that brave though. 

​How would you wear this color? I think it would actually look awesome with the Nebulas Blue. See this pattern below. See? It totally works!

I am feeling awesome today. If you are not aware, I have been fighting to get out of the deep dark space that is late-stage Lyme disease. That is mental, physical, social and spiritual health, because chronic illness (being in bed and sick, not moving your body, not using your mind, not being around people) plays a number on those suffering. I've been working so hard since 2007 when I was actually finally diagnosed correctly. 

Bodies need movement and proper nutrition. What works for someone may not work for someone else. Bodies are so different and unique. 

Practicing socialization is also something that you have to work on when dealing with chronic illness for years. I feel awkward. I get anxiety. But I am getting better.

Yoga has been the very best movement medicine and I do yoga daily and have done yoga for over 25 years. Walking outside is also one of my favorite things to do, however, there has been so much smoke in the air (here in Utah) from wildfires, I have not been walking quite as often as I would like. I prefer to do this daily. That is not just for physical wellness, but is also for mental wellness. Getting outside time is not only good for kids, but it is actually very important for people of all ages.

As you know by now, I am taking Keto 177, and now also taking Nano Glutathione with it, along with following a lose Keto diet. I'm being really strict with the fasting and mostly eating Healthy Choice meals for lunch and dinner. So far, I have lost 7 lbs. Today is day 12. Not bad.

Here are some benefits of Nano Glutathione. It's really important.

"One of the principal jobs of Glutathione is to alleviate oxidative stress7 8 9, which is the chemical reaction that occurs when cells are injured or damaged. Exposure to viruses, bacteria, environmental toxins, medications, heavy metal toxicity, and the normal process of aging all have been linked to oxidative stress. If levels of Glutathione in the body are not sufficient, toxins can overload the liver and lead to excessive fat-soluble toxins depositing within our fatty cells. The brain, nervous system, breasts and prostate are mostly fat and can become receptacles for pollutants. Many researchers theorize that the increase in brain diseases (Alzheimer’s, MS and Parkinson’s)14 and cancers15, such as Prostate cancer16, Breast cancer17, and Colon cancer17, are linked to depleted and low levels of Glutathione.While all cells in the human body are capable of synthesizing glutathione, liver glutathione synthesis has been shown to be essential. Low Glutathione levels are linked to health challenges and diseases such as Cancer13, Multiple Sclerosis14 18 19, AIDS13 20, Alzheimer’s14, Parkinson’s14, Atherosclerosis2122, Pregnancy Complications23, Cataracts10 24, Asthma25, Autism26 27, Bronchitis28, Fibromyalgia29, Insomnia30 31, Male infertility32, Migraines33, Osteoporosis34, Pain35, Poor Eyesight10, Psoriasis36, Wrinkles37, Chronic Fatigue15, Balding38 39and Cirrhosis40"  Nanoceutical Solutions

I have been taking Nano Glutathione for a few days now. I'm feeling more alert, less Lyme fog, I think that taking it with the Keto 177, both are amplifying each other in some way. I'm no physician, but I do know how I feel. Amazing!

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​Self love is a tough thing to find when crazy is everywhere around you. When there is not time or energy to focus on the self, that neglect adds up. You become the crazy that surrounds you. You attract that energy that you are around.

On that topic, my job...I worked really hard and landed some great accounts. However, my boss would take those accounts and give them to others I was working with, or say that he needed to take them himself. It made me crazy. There was no logic. 

Also, there were people who worked in that facility who loved to come and talk to me. They worked in the warehouse and so they would come in from time to time. They were nice most of the time, but started to get a little too nice. 

One of them started to come up behind me and would grab me and hug me, making it so that I could not move my arms or body. This guy would lift me off the floor. It got awful.

I told my boss (who was a horrible guy, who said horrible things), and he held a meeting on sexual harassment. This did nothing. He didn't even actually try to help me.

It happened again. This guy came up behind me when I was in my cubicle. He grabbed me so I could not move my arms. He lifted me up off the floor. So, I kicked him, swung my legs, hit his nose with the back of my head, and then went directly to my bosses office. I had a cubicle that was right next to his office. He saw nothing. He wasn't in his office. He heard nothing. I was yelling for this guy to stop. No one heard.

I knew I needed a change. I needed a better environment. However, I had to have this job so that I could pay for my son, for myself, and get through my divorce.

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Bright and deep autumnal shades are in this Fall. Take a look at a couple of examples. From Valiant Poppy to Red Pear.

These colors are going to make for a rich Fall. Just full of rich, striking color. Easily coordinated. Gorgeous on many color types, many body types. 

Today is my 11th day on these Keto 177 drops. I have not been completely faithful to the diet, but have been to the fast. I think there is a learning curve with this diet because it is so strict. No, I have not been eating the same as before. I have been really good. I just didn't know that you couldn't have certain things on the diet, or that sugars were in basically everything we eat. So, that part has been a bit tough. However, that being said, I have still lost over 5 pounds in 11 days. Not bad, I'd say.  Going to keep it going for a very long time at this rate. It seems it's okay not to be perfect in this diet. You'll still lose weight with these drops, as long as you are doing the best you can on the diet and using intermittent fasting.

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Needless to say, I was heartbroken at the idea of having to have my son in daycare. I search and searched for good daycare services, but every place I went to had overcrowding problems, sanitary issues, or safety concerns.

While searching for a daycare, I searched for a job. I was lucky to find one that paid well right away. It was with an office furniture and decor place in Salt Lake. However, it would be long hours...10-12 hours a day away from my child. 

This was tricky. I was still breast feeding and my son would not take a bottle. He was not yet eating baby food either. Still an infant.

I found a place near where I lived that charged $800 a month for infants, but there were limited numbers with the number of staff, sanitary conditions, and safety measures. I was very, very worried about the safety for a lot of reasons. However, the big one was that my soon-to-be ex-spouse was threatening and I didn't want my son to get taken. This place had multiple measures for assurance that it was only certain people who would be able to pick up the kids. 
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