Ponder with Pamela

Author: Pamela Hurley

  • Sleepy Sunday

    Sleepy Sunday

    May 11, 2025

    Today was all about relaxing after a busy and emotionally draining week. I spent time watching our favorite shows with my daughter and cuddling with my fur babies.

    šŸ¾Ā This is Diesel, but we call him Deezy. Heā€™s part Lab and part Pitt, and heā€™s my old man. Iā€™ve had him since he was 9 months old, and he just turned 13. These days, he spends most of his time sleeping and has trouble with stairs, but he still manages to play with his little sister Zoey.

    šŸ¾Ā And this is Zoey.Ā Sheā€™s mostly pittie. We adopted her when she was about 9 months old, too, and sheā€™s almost 4 now. Zoey is pure joy and absolutely loves her cuddles. When we first brought her home, she needed to sleep under a blanket and pressed up against one of us, either me, my husband, or our daughter. She still likes to sleep under a blanket at night, but during the day sheā€™ll nap just about anywhere.

    As you can see, they took full advantage of ā€œSleepy Sunday.ā€ šŸ’¤ Around here, that means naps and rest, not just to recover from the past week, but to recharge for the one ahead.

    I hope youā€™ve had a chance to recharge today too.

    The dogs are snoring. Iā€™m signing off. See you tomorrow.Ā šŸ’œ

  • Overcoming Challenges: A Day of Triumph

    Overcoming Challenges: A Day of Triumph

    May 10, 2025

    Today feltā€¦ surprisingly okay. Maybe even good-ish.

    I went grocery shopping with my husband this morning. Something I used to do all the time, but now itā€™s draining in a way thatā€™s hard to explain. But I felt decent when I woke up, so I went. And Iā€™m glad I did.

    And thenā€¦ I passed the test.

    The one that knocked me down yesterday? I passed it today! With just one question missed. And I made sure to use that review screen before submitting this time. Lesson learned.

    So yeah, today wasnā€™t perfect. But it was full of little victories. And honestly, Iā€™ll take that.

    The dogs are snoring. Iā€™m signing off. See you tomorrow.Ā šŸ’œ

  • When You Know the Answerā€¦ and Still Fail the Quiz

    When You Know the Answerā€¦ and Still Fail the Quiz

    May 9, 2025

    Today was frustrating.

    Iā€™m in the middle of training for a new company Iā€™d really like to work for. There are four training modules, each with a quiz, and after that, I get two detailed manuals to study before I take a final test and (hopefully) start working on projects.

    I passed the first two quizzes, but honestly? I thought I would do better. This company is a lot more detail-oriented than Iā€™m used to.

    So when I got to the third module, I slowed down. I took notes. I double-checked everything. I even did great on the two practice questions.

    When I went to take the quiz, I felt confident! I thought I nailed it. But then? I didnā€™t pass.

    When I looked at the results, I was stunned. I couldā€™ve sworn I clicked the correct answers. My notes matched. My understanding was solid. And yetā€¦ There it was. Wrong.

    Iā€™m disappointed in myself ā€” even though logically, I know I shouldnā€™t be. I knew the answers. I just donā€™t know what went wrong. Iā€™ll probably try again tomorrow, but today? Iā€™m letting myself feel it.

    Sometimes itā€™s not about failing. Itā€™s about feeling like you did everything right and still didnā€™t get the result you deserved.

    The dogs are snoring. Iā€™m signing off. See you tomorrow.Ā šŸ’œ

  • Welcome toĀ Ponder with PamelaĀ ā€“ A Little Bit of Everything, from Thoughts to Finds

    Welcome toĀ Ponder with PamelaĀ ā€“ A Little Bit of Everything, from Thoughts to Finds

    Hey there ā€“ and welcome!

    Iā€™m so glad you found your way to Ponder with Pamela. This little corner of the internet is my space to share daily thoughts, random musings, and whatever else is bouncing around in my brain. Some days it might be something lighthearted, like a funny memory or a quote that stuck with me. Other days it might be something a little deeper.

    Iā€™ve always believed that reflection doesnā€™t have to be heavy or poetic ā€” sometimes itā€™s just about pausing long enough to say, ā€œHuhā€¦ thatā€™s interesting.ā€ Thatā€™s the energy Iā€™m bringing here.

    But this isnā€™t just a diary.

    Youā€™ll also find my favorite Amazon finds ā€” things I actually use and love, especially products that make life a little easier, cozier, or more fun. Whether itā€™s a wellness item, something quirky I couldnā€™t resist, or a tool that helps me manage my day, Iā€™ll share it all right here.

    So grab a drink, get comfy, and hang out with me. Letā€™s ponder life together ā€” one thought (and one Amazon find) at a time.

    The dogs are snoring. Iā€™m signing off. See you tomorrow.Ā šŸ’œ

  • How Iā€™m Rebuilding After Being Ghosted by My Remote Job

    How Iā€™m Rebuilding After Being Ghosted by My Remote Job

    Ponderings from May 8, 2025

    This has been a really stressful week for me, and Iā€™ve had to hit pause more than once. Iā€™m working full-time from home now because my day job was suddenly phased out, with no warning.

    I was already doing part-time work remotely, but earlier this week, while trying to submit my work, my screen suddenly blanked out. Just like that, I couldnā€™t access anything. Iā€™ve earned no income this week and honestly, itā€™s been depressing.

    To top it off, I havenā€™t heard a word from the company. No explanation, no goodbye, just silence. Iā€™ve officially been ghosted by a job I was working nearly 60 hours a week for. Itā€™s frustrating and unprofessional, and it stings more than I expected.

    Iā€™ve spent a lot of time sleeping this week. As someone living with multiple chronic illnesses, that kind of shutdown makes everything harder, physically and mentally.

    Still, Iā€™ve been pushing forward, filling out job applications every day. I finally heard back from one company today, and Iā€™m going through their training program now. So fingers crossed, Iā€™m hopeful this might be a fresh start.

    Whatā€™s gotten me through? My family (including my two fur babies) and music, especially Jelly Roll. His song ā€œI Am Not Okayā€ was my anthem this week. His lyrics hit so differently when youā€™re going through it.

    On a lighter note, Iā€™m also an Amazon Affiliate, and Iā€™ll be sharing products I personally use and recommend. Iā€™ll add new finds as I order them, and once Iā€™ve used them for a week or two, Iā€™ll post honest reviews right here. If you see a product listed without a review yet, itā€™s something Iā€™m currently trying out!

    Thanks for being here and following along. This space helps me process, reflect, and connect.

    The dogs are snoring. Iā€™m signing off. See you tomorrow.Ā šŸ’œ