Sep 3, 2021Member-onlyThe Tale of the TattooThe tattoo. First things first — People are assuming I’ve somehow given myself a rating of 3 out of 5. Understandable. Some people find it funny or self-deprecating. Others have told me that I’m at least a 4 out of 5. Maybe some folks have seen it as a cry…Mental Health5 min readMental Health5 min read
May 24, 2021Member-onlyAn extrovert’s lamentAfter spending a year in quarantine, enduring a whole lot of mental health ups and downs, investing more in my personal therapy than I ever have, and getting vaccinated, I’m crawling back out into the world. I am exhausted. It’s so surreal. I have spent what feels like an eternity…2 min read2 min read
Jun 25, 2019Member-onlyA Collection Of Haiku Dedicated To My Facial HairI own so many pairs of tweezers.Haiku1 min readHaiku1 min read
Jun 20, 2019Member-onlyConquering THE THING.All of my life, I’ve made a habit of side-stepping projects and conversations that cause anxiety. This is a poor approach, and very frequently has led to less than ideal outcomes. I’ve missed out on opportunities, I haven’t advocated for myself, and I’ve let myself and others down. This blog…Rejection3 min readRejection3 min read
Jun 12, 2019Member-onlyOn PrideHAPPY PRIDE YOU GUYS! I have the highest respect for my queer friends. You possess a courage I admire so very much. I’m an ally. …LGBTQ2 min readLGBTQ2 min read
Jun 6, 2019Member-onlyThe Plight of the Weight LoserAll bodies are beach bodies. And love the one you’re with. All those things. Easy to say, difficult to accept. I’ll be honest — looking at myself as I stand naked in front of a mirror doesn’t make me feel proud. I don’t see the “battle scars” of giving birth…Body Image2 min readBody Image2 min read
Aug 13, 2018Weighing On MeOnce upon a time, I thought I was a morning person. I assumed this because I so obviously was not a night person. It turns out a person can wind up being neither; it’s not an either/or situation. I was going to write yesterday, but brunches happened. Yes. Multiple brunches…Humor3 min readHumor3 min read
Aug 6, 2018Keep your eye on the prize.In other words, don’t focus so much on the thing you’re trying to overcome. I’ve noticed a pattern in my own life. When it comes time to stare down a challenge, face a fear, attempt something new, or in any way be impacted by a somewhat significant change, I go…Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
Jul 28, 2018The weight and the watching.I’ve been actively attending WW meetings for most of 2018 while enduring the slowest weight loss ever. If you hear me complain about this, allow me to encourage you not to tell me that slow weight loss is the best weight loss, because doing it slowly means I’m less likely…Weight Loss4 min readWeight Loss4 min read
Jul 2, 2018I’m glad it’s finally hot enough to complain about how hot it is.One of the primary reasons I moved to Colorado (twice) was because I wanted to escape the heat. I grew up in the Midwest, where the stickiness of summer clung to you like a second skin. When exiting cars or houses, my glasses would immediately fog. It was stifling. BUT…Summer3 min readSummer3 min read
