Andrea A. Atkinson-Perry

My Take on Life!

About me What's on my mind

“Eat, drink and be merry, as you never know what tomorrow brings.”

– N. J. Farquharson nee Roberts (1945-2009)

(My Mom)

“Never look back on your life and say if only I had, look back and say I did.”

– E. F. Atkinson (1945-2017)

(My Dad)

Latest Takes

Shrinking and Unshrinking

by Andrea | May 27, 2026 | Challenges, Fear, Habit, Learn, Life, Live | 0 Comments

…Shrinking is not always loud. Sometimes it’s subtle. It’s the moment you choose not to share your idea because you know someone will dismiss it. It’s when you downplay your achievements so others don’t feel uncomfortable…

Reading the Room

by Andrea | May 20, 2026 | Believe, Challenges, Fear, Learn, Life, Live | 0 Comments

…There’s something powerful about the idea of “reading the room.” We say it so casually, as if it’s obvious. As if everyone can do it. But what does it actually mean?…

Snooze and lose

by Andrea | May 13, 2026 | Challenges, Habit, Learn, Life, Live, Questions | 4 Comments

…And so the message becomes clear: Don’t pause. Don’t hesitate. Don’t breathe too long. Because if you snooze… you lose. But lose what?..

If only

by Andrea | May 6, 2026 | Challenges, Grace, Gratitude, Learn, Life, Live | 2 Comments

…the truth is, “if only” is not just a phrase, it is a burden. One that grows heavier the longer you carry it.
I have never liked saying, “If only I had…”

Boundaries

by Andrea | April 29, 2026 | Challenges, Habit, Hate, Learn, Life, Live, Peace, People | 0 Comments

…Let me say this clearly: choosing yourself will unsettle people who benefited from you not doing so. Setting boundaries is not just about saying “no.” It is about reclaiming ownership of your mind, your space, your energy, and your life…