life
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Confession
I’m riding the struggle bus hard. I thought, despite the way the world was going, I’d be ok. I’ve tried so hard to be a source of light to people in my life who were in utter despair regarding the re-election of Trump. I knew it would be bad. We all knew it would be Continue reading
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New Year, New Experiences
The key to not growing old is to keep moving, learning, and having fun. As someone who has become somewhat of a shut-in since 2020, I’ve been working on having new experiences and getting out more often. In that spirit, when a friend invited me to an event to make candles, I said Heck, yes! Continue reading
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Update and Progress
After my little pity party, I did just as I said, and I got back in touch with my therapist. Why do I share something so personal? I think it is vital to remove the stigma from seeking mental health care. Just as we need check-ups on our physical health, life can be trying, and Continue reading
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A Year of Firsts
2024 has been an unexpected year of firsts for me. I got my first passport, went on my first international trip, had COVID for the first time, traveled with my current job for the first time, and finally visited Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Most of those firsts have been exciting, but I could have done without Continue reading
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Reprieve
After weeks of oppressive heat, sticky, humid air, and more rain than I care to see, we are finally experiencing a reprieve. Today’s temperature was pleasant; the sun was out, and the skies were blue. The only thing that may have made it better was not being in the office, in a windowless room, for Continue reading
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Get Out the Way
Ludacris was right. Move, bitch! Get out da way! It’s what I want to say to myself right now. Why, as humans, do we get in our own way so much? We know the things we need to do and yet, we avoid them. I know what will make me feel my best. Get good Continue reading
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Memories aka a Depressing Holiday Weekend
Growing up, my family was very close. It was not uncommon for my mom to load up my sisters and me to visit our grandparents or aunts and uncles. We would often get together, all of us, for family dinners and holidays. They are the memories I cherish. I will always be sad that my Continue reading
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The Path Not Taken
Tonight, I went for a rare solo walk and found my mind wandering. It drifted through the “what if’s? I sometimes ponder. I suspect it is only natural to consider the path not taken in life. While I do not have many regrets, I wonder if I had zigged instead of zagged in different areas Continue reading
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Day One
Today feels like day one for me. It’s the first day since before my trip that I woke up feeling rested. While I had grand intentions of being up by 6 am and having a quiet, slow first hour of my day entirely to myself, I got up at 7:45 am instead. That is still Continue reading
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The Struggle Bus
Lately, I have been on the struggle bus. I seem to have a season pass if we’re being honest. I went on my first international trip at the end of April and was home by May 3rd. Technically, there were airport delays (Thanks, JFK!), and it was Saturday morning, May 4th. The trip was great, Continue reading
Love Hard Laugh Harder 