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It’s Saturday. I started to lose my voice on Tuesday. I persisted at work with a barely functioning voice on Wednesday. Then I took Thursday… Read More »Laryngitis

Healing Like an Athlete

I had a follow-up with the doctor on Tuesday. He said my X-rays were normal. Nothing to worry about there. He said it’s too early to tell if I have any permanent damage though. That I have another month or two of physical therapy until I’ll really be able to tell.

Not quite what I wanted to hear.Read More »Healing Like an Athlete

Forced Reflection

It’s been a little over two weeks since the car accident. To most peoples’ eyes, it’s done. Over with. I have a new-to-me car. I’m walking and talking. I’m at work most of the time.

To me, two weeks out, it feels like the accident is never going to be behind me.Read More »Forced Reflection

Creating My Life

Since I got back from my bike tour, over a month ago, I’ve been choosing a life of leisure. To be really honest, a life of laziness. I’ve been sleeping in late, napping, eating whatever I want, going to sleep early or late, drinking too often…Read More »Creating My Life

Do or Do Not

“There is no try,” according to Master Yoda.

It happens. You get on a good streak for your healthy eating habits, exercise regime, doing your constructive hobbies. Maybe it’s weeks long. Maybe months. Maybe even years. You’re doing it!

And then something interrupts. A busy time. A sickness. A relationship with a new lover. The addition of a new family member. Then you stop taking care of yourself quite as well as you once did. You are no longer doing it. You certainly aren’t trying.

And you start to feel it.Read More »Do or Do Not

Chosen Passions

Yesterday two of my friends started a weeklong kayaking journey from Fort DeSoto to Marathon, FL. It’s a 300 mile trip during a time with some of the roughest weather and through some of the most difficult habitats in Florida. And it’s not even their first time!

Every time you feel bored this week, or really comfortable. Every time you take a shower or eat a hot meal, think of my friends. Out on the water. Pursuing their passion.Read More »Chosen Passions

Take Care of Yourself

The tree and mistletoe are up. I’ve bought gifts for work-related holiday festivities. But I didn’t send out holiday cards this year. I haven’t bought or made gifts for my nearest and dearest. 

This year it’s felt like too much…Read More »Take Care of Yourself