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 have to travel? I get to travel? I travel…
There's this set of commercials that was playing constantly for a while on a video streaming service we use. Commercials that in my youth I may have found grating, but that grown-ass me finds charming. Entertaining even. I can't remember what they're for exactly, but aren't those sometimes the best? In the commercial two or more travelers … Continue reading I have to travel? I get to travel? I travel…
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…
meeting Bert and Ernie…
A few months ago on one of our neighborhood walkabouts the kid and I stopped in at a favorite little shop to browse. Tilde is one of those shops that really doesn't have anything you would need but tends to have a lot of stuff that you want. Really really want. They curate a great … Continue reading meeting Bert and Ernie…
the saturday workout…
I distinctly remember a promise I made to myself this morning. It was after I woke up but before I got out of bed. Before I showered. Before I threw on jeans and a t-shirt, coaxed my kid out the door, caught the train, met friends for brunch, walked to a cute little shop with … Continue reading the saturday workout…
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