Kathiey's World

 Have you ever failed at anything? I have. Have you ever fallen down, either physically or figuratively, and felt you did not have the strength to keep on trying? I have. Have you ever felt lost/confused and just did not have the motivation even to try to get out of the hole you have dug for yourself or the energy to attempt to get out of the pit in which life has placed you? I have. I guess most of us have been in these situations.  But there is good news! It is a new day and can be a new beginning; we can get back up and keep on trying to be the best we can be. I find this is only possible with God's help. Here are a few sayings to help us pull ourselves up by our bootstraps no matter what is going on in our lives. "This thing called failure is not the falling down but the staying down."  (Author unknown,  at least to me.) (I happen to know the person in the photo, and he did get up and had many triumphant sledding moments after this fall.  He could have given...

 I have been taking Line Dancing Classes.  So fun!  As a beginner, I don't have the proper attire, not that it would matter what I wore, but it would be nice to dress the part.  With that in mind, I am going to look for something I could wear from Amazon.  Let's take a look... (I am an Amazon Affiliate.  If you buy anything using my link, I get a tiny percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you.  Thanks!:-) 1- Soda “BLAZING” ~ Women Western Stitched Pointe Toe Low Heel High Top Ankle Shaft Boot Bootie 2- Urban CoCo Women's Long Sleeve Boho Shirt Embroidered Top 3- ZESICA Women's 2024 Summer Wrap V Neck Bohemian Floral Print Ruffle Swing A Line Beach Mini Dress 4- Wrangler Women's Aura Regular Rise Stonewash Stretch Denim with Embroidered Pocket 5- Akivide Womens Boho Floral Print Short Sleeve Button Up Dressy Casual Blouse Shirt Tunic Top 6- DOCILA Unisex Western Cowboy Hat Faux Fur Felt Cowgirl Hats 7- ROPER Women's Short Stuff Embroidery Snip Toe ...

 I am always looking for fun things to do in the area.  I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month.  Let's take a look at just a few things happening in March 2024 in NC that you may enjoy. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for exciting events to attend in March that are easily within driving distance.  I would love to attend them all! The Links to Each Event... (Be sure to verify event times and locations before attending.   You may need a ticket depending on the event) Things to do in March 2024  in the Triangle Area Plant Lovers Tour March 5th at JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, NC NC Symphony Rhapsody in Blue March 8-9 in Raleigh, NC Dinos Alive Feb 25-April 7th in Raleigh, NC Dogwood Comedy Festival March 27-31st in Raleigh, NC Cinch The World's Toughest Rodeo on March 30 in Raleigh, NC (I am going to this one:-) A Few Things to do In NC that are not so local to the ...

Today, I am sharing a travel blast from the past.  Several years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Chimney Rock and the Village of Chimney Rock. What fun! In the article I mention that Burntshirt was coming well it is already there and it is very nice... Burntshirt " Just outside the entrance of Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is Chimney Rock Village. A quaint, quirky community full of friendly folks, the Village offers an eclectic array of shops and eateries, as well as campgrounds, motels and the historic Esmeralda Inn. Be sure to take time to meander down the Rocky Broad RiverWalk, a beautiful path that winds around the Rocky Broad River." Quote from Chimney Rock Park. Downtown Chimney Rock Village... A quote from  Chimney Rock Village "Our quaint and quirky village welcomes you with its delightful assortment of hostelries, eateries, attractions, shops and services; the friendliness of the Villagers; the permanence of the mountains; and a sta...

It has been a while since I first posted this, long before Covid, when everything shut down.  Luckily, COVID did not shut them down.  I can't wait to return.  Here is an old post from some time ago...enjoy! I have been to the Cotton House in Cary twice.  Once on a food truck night with Erica and Josh and another time with a friend. Their primary focus is beer, but luckily for me, they have wine, too; happy day. The venue is a historic home built in 1900. There is plenty of seating, both inside and out. I tried to find some information on this piece of sculpture, but I could not.  It is beautiful and extremely detailed.  I did see an old photo of the house with a tall stump of a tree in the yard.  So, I will assume that someone made a lovely carving out of the stump. Food Trucks and Mayton Inn The first time I visited the Cotton House was on an evening they had a food truck.   The truck for the evening was The Humble Pig . ...

 I love to try new to me restaurants.  A couple of weeks ago, I visited one that I really enjoyed, Tijuana Flats in Cary, NC.  This is a Mexican Restaurant chain that is known for its hot sauce bar and colorful murals.   Rocky had told me that he had been before and he really liked it so one evening we decided to go to the one near my home. Here is a quote from their website... Like most college kids, our founder, Brian Wheeler, liked going to bars and restaurants. So much so that in 1995, he got the crazy idea to open his own despite never having worked in one. The problem was, like most college kids, Brian was broke. Fortunately for Tex-Mex fans, Brian’s dad loaned him the money to open the first Tijuana Flats in Winter Park, Florida. I love that they support our troops! The Hot  Bar Another quote from their site... While most college grads would be stoked just to own their own restaurant, Brian had a burning desire to go beyond burritos. So he created the “S...

There is a contest going on right now.  Burger King is holding a contest for people to come up with The Next Great Whopper Idea.  Basically, this contest is challenging folks to come up with an idea for the best topping for the burger imaginable. The Winner walks away with One Million Dollars. The contest runs from Feb 5-March 17th.  Here is the link if you want to participate... Million Dollar Whopper Contest Burger King has had contests in the past, and people have come up with some pretty fun burgers. A few Whopper creations have included The Ghost Pepper Whopper, The Angry Whopper , and the Candied Bacon Whopper.  The Ghost Pepper Whopper includes spicy queso, crispy jalapeños, bacon, and ghost pepper cheese on top, served between two toasted orange buns. The Angry Whopper was made up of savory flame-grilled beef piled high with thick-cut bacon, American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, angry onion petals, jalapeños, creamy mayonnaise, and spicy angry sau...