You guys ... My birthday is on Monday! Yippee! I am unabashedly a 'birthday person,' however I have to admit, this year I'm not feeling particularly enthralled. It's not that turning 29 makes me feel 'old' or anything of the sort. Rather, it's that 28 has been such a good year, and I look forward to … Continue reading 28 Years Have Taught Me …
Holiday Parties ... Christmas Baking ... Family Dinners ... Hot Cocoa Fueled Christmas Lights Drive ... The list goes on! This time of year is as abundant in food and feasts as it is in magic and joy. As a kid, this made the fun that much greater. But as an adult, I know I'm … Continue reading Tis The Season For Indulgence – A Love Note To My Body
Yesterday, I shared all about my experiences with balancing my mental health and the Christmas Spirit. After I published the post, however, I still felt like I had more to say. With that in mind, I decided to make my third day of #Blogmas be my first video edition ... Which I think makes it … Continue reading Mental Health & The Christmas Spirit – Part II
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear." Buddy the Elf There are few fictional characters I relate to as much as I do Buddy the Elf. I've always been on the rather extreme end of the Christmas spirit, and like him, I will boldly say that smiling truly … Continue reading When Mental Health Gets In The Way Of The Christmas Spirit
That time of year thou mayst in me behold When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang Upon those boughs which shake against the cold, Bare ruin'd choirs, where late the sweet birds sang. Shakespeare's Sonnet 73 I remember the first time … Continue reading Holding Tight To The Temporary
"If you need anything, I'm here." "Everything happens for a reason." "Time heals all wounds." Do these overused, tired platitudes make your skin crawl? If so, join the club. Something I've learned in the tough moments of my life, is that we, as a general society, really struggle with expressing genuine empathy for one another. … Continue reading Stop Waiting For The Light At The End Of The Tunnel
'Identity' ... It's a concept that goes far beyond ambiguity, yet still plays a pervasive role in the lives we lead, every single day. But as relevant as it may be to each of us, it somehow still escapes the grasp of being 'easy to explain,' especially when it comes to discussing the times when … Continue reading Redefining My Identity Without The Title Of “Daughter”
It's 2019. Everyone is busy. Everyone tired. Everyone feels the pressure to do more ... to be more ... to achieve more. The time in which we are living tells us to go, go, go, and it often seems that nearly everyone around us is wearing 'Busy' like a badge of honour. Ironically, this pressure to perform seems to … Continue reading My Self-Care Style
While writing this blog, I've done my best to be open, honest, and authentic in everything I share. For the most part, that's been easy. I launched the blog during time when I'd already overcome a number of challenges. I was in a reflective and positive place where I felt very comfortable sharing what worked … Continue reading Hello Anxiety, My Old Friend
Hello July! I know we all say this every year .... But wow! This year is flying by. It's hard to believe we are officially halfway through 2019, a year which has been one of the most pivotal of my entire life. When I began this blog at the start of the year, I shared how … Continue reading My Storms & Silver Linings Of This Year So Far
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