I have come to the conclusion that going back and reading old posts about my ex-husband are doing absolutely no good in my life. In fact, it's been a factor in dragging out some emotions I had thought I had pushed down and out completely. Note to self, don't read previous posts while in quarantine, … Continue reading The Last Chapter of This Story
“Currently Under Construction”
Well, we've made it 19 days into 2020 and let me tell y'all, I feel better than I did this time last year!! Literally better - according to my Facebook Memories (bless those), I was sick, most likely with strep or an upper respiratory infection. It seemed like I stayed sick for the entirety of … Continue reading “Currently Under Construction”
The Less Christmas-y Time of the Year
Picture it. You're 8 years old, and it's Christmas Eve. The tree is lit up in bright colors in the corner of the living room, snow is starting to fall, and TBS has started their 24-hour marathon on A Christmas Story. There's presents under the tree, with the promise of a few more hopefully in the … Continue reading The Less Christmas-y Time of the Year
Just Another Day
After months and months of dreading my 30th birthday, the day finally arrived this past Saturday. And I soon discovered that all my worrying was for nothing. To me, it was just another day. I went the weekend before and got my birthday present, so I am now the proud owner of a 2015 Chevy … Continue reading Just Another Day
Mental Health Break
Long time, no see, my friends. I feel the need to apologize. As I was in the middle of my 30 Thoughts series, I ended up sick. As I was getting over that, I just found myself having no motivation to complete anything whatsoever. I have pulled up several blank drafts of new posts over … Continue reading Mental Health Break
Life Lessons – Auto Edition
I've learned this the hard way, but life lesson #11: Your car needs some TLC too. I have only had my license since 2017. A year later, my parents, after seeing me struggle to save up for a car, signed the title to their 2005 PT Cruiser to me and my ex husband. And while … Continue reading Life Lessons – Auto Edition
Life Lessons – Relationship Advice
For the readers who are just starting out their 20s, or even still in your teenage years, life lesson #10 is for you: Just because your first love fell apart doesn't mean it's going to be your last. I had gone through high school without a date, because the guys I went to school with … Continue reading Life Lessons – Relationship Advice
Life Lessons – Cherish People
My late grandpa has been on my mind a lot today. Some memories came up in my Facebook feed that have left me a little nostalgic and have allowed me to grieve. So life lesson #9: You're not always promised a goodbye. On Tuesday, November 27th, 2018, I had gone to see my grandpa in … Continue reading Life Lessons – Cherish People
Life Lessons – The Key to Survival
Following Monday's life lesson about anxiety sometimes being an asshole, let's move along to lesson #8: Mental health days are vital to surviving adulthood. Whether you're a full-time student or worker, a parent, or caregiver, it feels like you're constantly on the go. You have meetings, appointments, a millions things weighing on your mind and … Continue reading Life Lessons – The Key to Survival
Life Lessons – Anxiety Should Be a 4-Letter Word
Well, it's taken us over 2 weeks to get to Day 7. And today's life lesson is: Anxiety. Sucks. It's the reason I'm behind almost a week in this little series I've created. It's the reason I have bouts of anger when I'm in a stressful situation, but then promptly burst into tears when I … Continue reading Life Lessons – Anxiety Should Be a 4-Letter Word
Largen Than Life 