Trust your instinct
When I became a first- and only-time mom, I, like many, had no idea what I was doing. 'Trust your instinct,' people kept telling me. I tried, I really did. But how can you trust your instinct when you can barely even find [...]
Please stop talking! Your kid needs a little peace and quiet.
Peace and quiet. We all need it from time to time. Sometimes we just need to block out the noise. You'd think an aquarium would be the perfect spot for quiet contemplation. Not so much. I know. I went to one last Sunday [...]
What’s not to love about 50-something?
I'm a 50-something woman. I have about eight more years of 50-something to go until I become 60-something and that doesn't scare me. Not one little bit. The older I get, the younger I realize I actually am. With each day that passes, I [...]
Marriage advice for newlyweds – inspiration from the ski slopes
If I were asked to share just one piece of marriage advice for newlyweds, this would be it. My husband and I had a pretty quiet Christmas this year. Our respective daughters were with their other parents (we're one of those families) so it was just [...]
Do you love yourself enough to justify a boob job?
If I told you I'd never once looked at myself in the mirror and thought about getting new boobs, I'd be lying. Still, that didn't stop my mind from running a racket when one of my girlfriends went under the knife. I was [...]
How to live life in balance – yoga inspired
I may never master the art of how to live life in balance, but I'm willing to die trying. While attending an early morning class at Pur Yoga the other day, I had an epiphany. We were sitting on our mats about to engage [...]
Fantastic news. Research says it’s ok to be sad!
It's ok to be sad. And that makes me super happy. I would have written sooner but I fell and I couldn't get up. Or rather, I chose not to. A lot of stuff has been going on over the past few months. [...]
How to forgive yourself when you hurt someone you love
When you hurt someone you love and you’re seeking forgiveness, be sure to look in the right places. When I hit send I knew I was going to ruffle some serious feathers but I definitely wasn't ready for the storm that followed. "F.U. [...]
Love of vaping vs. love of smoking – journal entry #3
As my quit smoking journey continues, my love of vaping grows stronger by the day. What to do, if anything at all? Three months, 92 days, 2,208 hours. Yay me! I’ve been cigarette free since July 6 (with the exception of a four-day [...]
Friendship advice – 8 ways to be a true friend
What does it take to be a true friend? Last week, I reflected on the challenges of asking for help. This week, I find myself reflecting on the challenges of giving it. I have this friend who is simply awesome at lending support. Of course, [...]