Defining My Grace

06/25/2026

Serving the community one act of kindness at a time. ❤️

06/23/2026

Let’s make my new favorite- “Favorite Quinoa Salad”! A new go to healthy meal that I’ll be adding to my meal plan!!!

Favorite Quinoa Salad

* 1 cup uncooked quinoa
* 2 cups water
* 1 can chickpeas, rinsed & drained
* 1 cucumber, seeded & chopped
* 1 bell pepper, chopped
* 1 shallot, finely chopped
* 1/4 cup dried parsley
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1/4 cup lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
* 1 teaspoon minced garlic
* 1/2 teaspoon salt salt
* Black pepper

Steps:
1. Cook quinoa: Combine quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then decrease to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let rest- for 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
2. In a large serving bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, shallot, and parsley. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, and salt. Whisk until blended; set aside.
4. Once the quinoa is cooled, add it to the serving bowl, and drizzle the dressing on top. Add black pepper and extra salt to taste. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes for flavors to melt before serving.

06/22/2026

This summer heat is completely unbearable!!!

06/20/2026

POV: You’re spending the day with me in retail — coffee in hand, folding clothes, helping customers, and surviving the rush one shift at a time. ☕🛍️

06/19/2026

Let’s get this day going.

06/19/2026

I used to think that everyone did this.

Looking back on it, I now know it was one of my first warnings that things were slowly becoming toxic.

06/19/2026

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06/18/2026

You know it’s a good day when you see the Hawaiian Airlines Moana plane and cook a delicious meal.

06/16/2026

A visual diary of my life.