Dean and I are celebrating our seven year wedding anniversary this weekend. Over ten years together. I’m looking back on what I’ve learned about marriage as well as the advice I would give my pre-married self if I had the opportunity.
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I’ve never had a desire to scuba dive or go into space. I want oxygen to always be readily available to me. I think that’s because I know what it’s like to be unable to breathe.
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The world can be overwhelming and things can seem pointless at times. But there are always simple things worth doing.
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The past few times I’ve had to stop running for an injury, I’ve tried to put a positive spin on it. I don’t have it in me this time.
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After being shut in for so long, what’s it going to look like when we try and step out? Vacations? Dinners? How’s that working for everyone?
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Emotional muscles need exercise just like physical ones. Today I’m discussing the skillset that is involved in accepting a compliment.
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Recognizing when a relationship is consistently unequal is important on both sides.
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If you’re in a creative field and want to make any kind of ‘career’ out of it, the ugly truth is that you have to market yourself. Some people make this look effortless. For many, many artists, it can feel a lot like taking disingenuous selfies. The key is to find a way to market yourself, while giving something useful back and/or having fun. (I didn’t say it was easy, but this is how some people make it look that way.)
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All about participating in pitch events, the good, bad, and the takeaways.
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To really excel at one thing, sometimes you have to let the rest slide. Just a little bit.
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Being able to give and receive feedback well is a skill that is worth developing. Not only will it help you grow your craft (whatever that may be) but you’ll be able to network and help others even more effectively.
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We’re halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Time to reflect upon what to nurture this spring and what to shed with your winter coat.
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A few habits or perspective shifts I’ve found that just about always make life better.
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You can feel empathy for someone and want to ease their pain, and also know that it’s not your responsibility and that sometimes you have to take care of yourself.
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My kindergarten friend, Aerie asked me to write today’s post in a compare and contrast theme. Specifically, comparing how I was at twenty to how I am now.
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Time to yourself can be healing, even if you love everyone you’ve brought into your circle.
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It’s New Year’s Eve! I’ve never preferred a conventional NYE, but I don’t think it’s a bad time to take stock. In whatever way works for you.
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Today I’m joined by fellow writer and medical professional, Melissa Collings to dissect the six month ordeal my mom endured being ping ponged around different medical offices and prescribed pill after pill.
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It’s not your imagination. Your PMS is probably worse in the winter.
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Sometimes learning new things and getting better at them really boils down to an exercise in tenacity.
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