First day of the rest of blah blah blah
And yada yada yada, while I’m at it. There’s this surge of “I’M CHANGING EVERYTHING!!!” attitude that seems to permeate all forms of media this time of year. I suppose with my resolutions and whatnot, I’m …
Category: mental health
Looking back on 2015: What? It’s already over?
Time flies when you’re having fun, or so the old saying goes. And this year, it flew by in a snap it seemed — of course, once you get out of college, every year speeds …
Genuine Gratitude
The other day I penned a list of things that I was grateful to have in my life. And while completely sincere, my tongue was firmly lodged in cheek (if you didn’t notice)(and if you …
A Furiously Happy Giveaway, aka FREE STUFF! FREE STUFF!
Did I get your attention? So, apparently old age has not only sneaked up on me, but also clubbed me over the head a few dozen times — when Jenny Lawson’s second book Furiously Happy …
Forgive me?
Dear Laura, Oh, honey — I can feel the disappointment and anger you feel at yourself, weighing you down like an anchor. The silent accusation of “you let yourself go!” and “how can you go …
I’m a special flower
But, aren’t we all? A few months ago, when my California friend was in town, we spent some time reminiscing about where we met — an adventure trip in Colorado in 2012 where we got to …
Courage and commitment
Just a short note, since I’m sitting poolside, surrounded by palm trees, enjoying a little “recharging” time while in San Diego with my family to celebrate my cousin’s wedding. While last week I talked about …
My little black book
The alarm on my phone goes off: I guess it’s time to get up. Belle’s sitting in her cage, staring daggers at me: I guess I should feed the dogs. The doorbell rings: Hide! It’s …
Calling in the experts
I have to admit it: I’ve been struggling lately. All sorts of sweets and good things have made their way into my kitchen and I feel helpless to stop myself from eating it all. And …