Welcome to what I call a “Sunshine” post!

When I decided to start this blog, I knew my theme had to be “bloom where you’re planted.” I have always been a firm believer in the idea that no matter you land in life you need to bloom there! Nothing in life is permanent, and whether you’re in a dead-end job, don’t live in your dream home, or are in a relationship that might not be going as planned – your attitude can propel you to be better, achieve more, and get that brass ring. Or just be happier with where you are right now!

Today, choosing to relax on a rainy Sunday morning, I stumbled across a new Netflix original movie that had me cheering.  (Okay, I cried too – which is required for me to give anything 5 stars!) Full disclosure, I LOVE of a good underdog movie and this story hit all the right notes (and I’m not only referring to the fabulous Dolly Pardon soundtrack!)

The movie is “Dumplin” and it’s a reminder that we are all different,  all special (I know, so la-dee-da.) The takeaway message here is that once you figure out who you are…live your life with that purpose in mind! We’re not all a size 4, with a brilliant white smile. We’re not all big corporate executives with the newest Mercedes in the driveway.  But, inside we all have a beating heart, we all bleed when cut, and we all deserve to be loved for who we are. We all deserve to bloom HOW we’re planted.

This is a story about not just being accepted by family or peers, but more important, be confident and accept YOURSELF. BLOOM!!

AND…SPOILER ALERT…the guy gets the girl, but you probably had that figured out.

Come on back and let me know what you thought! Scroll down to the bottom and leave a comment 🙂