Day 8-100 Day Challenge
A busy work day today. I had to listen to my reminder on my phone to take my picture today, since I wasn’t doing anything… Read More »Day 8-100 Day Challenge
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More Love Letters
A few years back I found this lovely operation: The World Needs More Love Letters. I like writing snail mail, and when I began practicing… Read More »More Love Letters
The Struggle Is Real
Over the years I’ve identified some of my less pleasant traits: Stubbornness Feistiness in response to a perceived challenge An inability to mask emotion …… Read More »The Struggle Is Real
You Are Beautiful
I first thought I might shave my head before my bicycle tour in June 2018. Fear of the response from others held me back. “What… Read More »You Are Beautiful
I Am Not an Angry Girl
I don’t know completely how others think of me. But one of the words I use to describe myself when I’m being kind is ‘passionate.’Read More »I Am Not an Angry Girl
Thanksgiving Thoughts
It’s been nearly two weeks since I last posted. I’ve definitely been in a slump. The Florida elections made it even worse.
This time of year is specifically reserved for thanksgiving, and I was having a hard time of thinking of things.Read More »Thanksgiving Thoughts
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
Overwhelmed
My accident was exactly a week ago. Three blocks from home, a woman ran a red light right into my little Toyota Yaris, coming about 4 inches from hitting me (personally).Read More »Overwhelmed
Single in Times of Trauma
Mostly I like my single life. I like being able to go where I want without having to check in with anyone. I like not having arguments about not doing the dishes or not vacuuming. I like being a hermit when I want to be one.
But there are things about being single that are hard too.Read More »Single in Times of Trauma