July Birthdays 🎂

7-6: Jennifer Shillings

7-7: Oscar T.

7-9: Shannon R.

7-12: Sharon S.

7-16: Brenda W. (Rest in Heaven)

7-17: Jayla P.

7-19: Karen H.

7-21: Kristen D.

7-22: Alisha B. & Nitia G.

7-23: Dawn G.

7-29: Sharon F. 

7-30: Erika S.

Media Recommendations #2 🎦 📚 📺

 BOOKS:

• Ribbings and Runes by Nancy Warren
• Berkley Street by Ron Ripley
• The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton

MOVIES:

• Captain America: The Winter Soldier
• BookSmart
• The Conjuring

TELEVISION SERIES:

• Doctor Sandra Lee (TLC Network)
• NCIS
• Criminal Minds
• Torchwood
• Stargate: SG-1
• My Hero Academia
• Inuyasha
• Grace & Frankie
• Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Derry Girls

CHILDRENS:

• Blue's Clues
• Bob the Builder
• Reading Rainbow
• Sailor Moon
• TOTs
• Vampirina

MUSIC:

• All I Know So Far - P!nk
• I Think I Love You - The Monkees
• What I Like About You - Lillix (it's a cover version)
• Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee
• America's Sweetheart - Elle King
• Monster - Skillet
• Fly - Hilary Duff
• History - One Direction
• Hold Back the River - James Bay
• Hold My Beer - Aaron Pritchett
• Hooked - Why Don't We
• I Am the Best - 2NE1
• I Decide - Lindsay Lohan
• Now You Know - Icon for Hire
• I'm Alive - Becca
• Invincible - Pat Benatar
• Douchebag - Patent Pending
• Persefone - NOSTRA MORTE
• PRIDE - AMERICAN AUTHORS 🌈
• AT MY WORST - ARABELLE FEGCAN (COVER VERSION)
• CHANCE - HAYLEY KIYOKO🌈
• RAISING HELL - KESHA
• ONLY A GIRL - GIA WOODS 🌈
• GIRLS - BEATRICE ELI 🌈

Whoops it's June!

 First, I'd like to apologize for not posting the May Birthdays or Media Recommendations. It was a chaotic month for everyone.

Media Recommendations #1

"We need more bibliophiles in the world." - Serenity Vail Stone ♥ 

"So far, I've just hit 39 books for this year. Last year I read 107. My goal was only to read 100. So that made me proud." - Lyn McRae 📖 

"I've stopped reading books lately, and have been binge watching shows and movies on Netlfix, Hulu, Disney+ and even YouTube." - Amanda Wright 📼 

January is... Just Breathe

I was going to write about the New Year and resolutions. However, it hasn't exactly been an upbeat month, thus far.

Happy Birthday to all the January babies (and adults)! 

Remember to breathe when you're feeling overwhelmed.

Chinese New Year is on its way!

~STORIES BY SHERYL S.~

Fun Fridays [True Story]

Me, my sister Kathy, and her husband Bob go out on a Friday every once in  a while. 

Last night we went to Chinese buffet down by Target and had a great time. 

The food was delicious. Then we went shopping at Super Meijer. 

The End.

Trip to the Zoo

Shirley and her family were excited. They were going to the zoo today. 

Lions, tigers, and bears enclosed in their caves were a sight to see. 

Shirley and her family gobbled down a cotton candy as they walked around. Shirley's favorite animals were the monkeys. 

What a fun day at the zoo. Nothing like precious memories. 

Life

Life has its ups and downs. Sometimes we struggle. I hope everyone's life is great, and the journey a blast and a half. 

The End.

Gratitude & Bad Days by Julie R.

 20 Things I'm Grateful For - Julie R.

1. Rhonda the Program Manager

2. AFC Home

3. Food

4. Drinks

5. Roommate

6. Boyfriend

7. Renae the Administrator

8. Friends

9. Animals

10. Clean House

11. Bills Paid

12. Running Water

13. Lights

14. Gas

15. Me

16. Respect

17. Staff

18. Group Workshops (Recovery especially)

19. Lori the Manager of a Home

20. Family

Bad Days - Julie R

When I have a bad day, my program manager talks to me and I feel a little better. I also write in my journal. It helps, too.