Allison Gregg

Cleaning out my Gmail account and found this. :) Sure do miss writing. I hate that social media is more video centric.

My Valley Planet columnist chapter was a good one.

In 25 years, my trusty toaster and I have seen many boxes and counters.

Decided to trade in my dearest for a new (pink!) one.

So I thought I'd write about the journey we shared.

https://allisongregg.com/blog/post/1976351/a-toast-to-my-sunbeam-toaster

In honor of Russell Wilson's move, let's revisit the blog I wrote back in the day.

https://allisongregg.com/blog/post/1694506/mr-wilson-and-me-the-journey-toward-greater

So great to hear from you all!

It's been a minute hasn't it.

Here's what's gone on in the last eight years:
- Moved to Seattle
- Became a certified coach through the International Coach Federation
- Moved to Mobile
- Welcomed Benjamin George to the family (dog named after Macklemore [real name is Ben] and my brothers [Ben and Christopher George])
- Lost Jake Ryan to diabetes; started DogHeavenTweets - a twitter account where Jake keeps everyone not on Cloud K-9 apprised of what happens on his side of The Rainbow Bridge. He serves on the welcoming committee and also leads the weekly parades. He's having a great time. I'm not over it.
- COVID -> cut back from full time to very part time; started my own consulting business
- Lost Poncho (dog) very suddenly at the age of 12.9
- Faced financial ruin; forced to sell dream home
- Moved home to Huntsville
- Added Johnny Rose (dog) to the family (named after the dad I never had)
- Returned to a full-time job - thank goodness - working at home, living my dream of not commuting and spending all the time with my dogs.

Would love to hear how life has been treating you. While the last few years have been hard, I hope that good times are ahead.

I'm working on loading the blog with some stuff from way back and not so way back.

Here's the link: https://allisongregg.com/blog

Getting back to writing. Let's see if anyone still follows this page.

Relaunching an oldie but goodie - about that time the Universe reminded me I'm always where I need to be, that time I didn't embarrass my mom, and that time I met Mike Rowe.

https://allisongregg.com/allison-writes/post/1687981/tell-me-mr-rowe

Facts: I love Kenny Rogers and I'm terrible at consistency as I wander through the darkness.
Facts: I wrote about it because that's what I do - and I'm happy to help you.
https://mailchi.mp/490578c7b03a/consistency

After I posted my latest blog, I had a rush of emotions - several people reached out saying they are too experiencing the same feelings.

I want to pull on a sentence that felt like a throw-away, but now it's really resonating:

It's not what you control; it's what you create.

So much is out of our control - so let's stop using that word.

What do you want to create? Yesterday I wanted to create a world where making Toll House cookies at noon was acceptable - and I did it. (num, num

Let's bid this year a fond farewell and look toward 2021 with the confidence of royalty.

My Pandemic Move That Paid Off -

My Pandemic Move That Paid Off In this week’s Pandemic Blog Emotion Vacating Update, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I have a part-time job that I don't tell people about but it's filled me with tons of joy. Hi, It’s Allison your Shipt Shopper. In mid-April I had a come-apart over finances. This isn’t anything...

Hi There. I miss you. -

Getting back to writing. You can have them delivered straight to your inbox.

Note these are very Valley Planet-esque - meaning there will be cussing and booze.

Some things never change.

Hi There. I miss you. We've hit the six-month mark of the global pandemic. Or as I like to call it the S**t Show that is 2020. We've all got different things we're calling this year. No matter what you call it, I'm betting you're feeling the same-ish as I am: lethargic, hopeless with a dash of razzle-dazzle, defeated but...

When my beloved Jake Ryan died, I created a Twitter account, . It's how my grief is manifesting. Jake is the liaison between Earth and Dog Heaven - keeping people updated on their pets and spreading Dog Heaven fun facts. Feel free to follow along on his journey in the afterlife.

In January, I needed $555 for my knee injections (insurance didn't cover it). A $627 check from the mortgage company came.

Today I started with a new coaching client. I needed confidence. Yesterday a previous client wrote a lovely testimonial on my wall.

I am so close to finishing the book, but need accountability. A friend posted about a writing coach (who I've started working with to finish the book).

I find I'm continually in need - but the universe always provides. But I never recognize this. I write it off as "Allison Luck". Things just always go my way.

So why then do I continually find myself consumed with worry and doubt?

Because it's easier. It's so easy to live in a place of worry and doubt as opposed to gratitude.

But this place of gratitude has snacks and great lighting.

I think I'm going to just so hang out at the snack table for a while and see what turns up!