Getting to travel for work is pretty damn cool. It's a problem sometimes, sure. But it's not a bad problem to have. Where I often run into trouble, outside of the logistics and being away from my people, is that I need me time. I need quiet. I need to decompress. I need to sit … Continue reading tales of a traveling introvert: television time…
Category: babble
can you hear me?
When I was little, back in the olden days before the internet, I remember sitting on the rough commercial-grade carpet of the library floor. I was alone in a big aisle of books as my mother looked for something to read in another section. I loved to sit there flipping through the pages of pictures. … Continue reading can you hear me?
am I blue….
I woke up this morning with a feeling I can't shake. Sad. Distant. Nauseous instead of hungry. I saw my kid off to school. And might I add that my kid looked particularly cool today wearing a studded jacket I'd purchased as a gift for them on my first ever trip to Europe. Mentally I … Continue reading am I blue….
trying to not be thankful…
Travel can have its ups and downs. And sometimes it's really hard to keep a good attitude in the midst of shitty stuff happening. But my ability to keep my calm and be positive while traveling is something I take pride in. But that positivity can go a little too far. After about 12 hours … Continue reading trying to not be thankful…
I can’t fight this feeling…
Perhaps I should say I won't fight this feeling. I paused. I took a day's worth of breaths. I let the feelings wash over me in waves. Panicked. Numb. Angry. Numb. Mourning. Numb. Disgust. Numb. Understanding. Disgust. Anger. Hurt. Numb. I don't want the numb. I don't want to be calm. I don't want to … Continue reading I can’t fight this feeling…
an updated thank you note to kidney stones…
A year ago today my daddy underwent a kidnectomy. No, that's not a real word but I don't know what else to call it when a kidney is all cancer ridden and gross and so they have to cut it out. I'm making new words today. It's a celebration. Anyway, back to the kidnectomy, it … Continue reading an updated thank you note to kidney stones…
if it were only cat calls…
Yesterday I worked. I ran errands. I worked some more. And then when I realized it was time to head out the door to a happy hour I threw my jeans and a black tank top on, put on my sandals, ran a flatiron through my hair, threw on some bb cream, mascara, and chapstick … Continue reading if it were only cat calls…
I’m only online to write a blog post…
Earlier today while chatting with my friend as we whiled away the hours at work we got to talking about our blogs. Which really makes complete and total sense given who I work for and what I do. Of course blogging would be a topic of conversation with my friends and coworkers. And in the … Continue reading I’m only online to write a blog post…
wishing for a green thumb…
There are few scents more soothing and restorative to me than the perfume of Star Jasmine on a cool breeze. Growing up my family moved around a bit. And by a bit I mean a lot. The few people I know who moved around as much or more than I did as a kid are … Continue reading wishing for a green thumb…
what to do when you lose a contact lens. in your eye…
First of all, don't panic. Take a deep breath. It's all okay. I did eventually manage to get the contact lens out of my eye. I know you were worried, you're nice like that. And I know the thought of a contact lens floating around in someone's eye unanchored is a little unsettling. The ick … Continue reading what to do when you lose a contact lens. in your eye…
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