Hello World! Happy 2023 & February!
This year, I’m embracing the art of LESS. I’m doing less of what I feel I should be doing and more of what I love doing
Leave Room for the Unexpected
September was a tough month for me. I felt stretched and exhausted mentally, emotionally, and physically. The semester was in full swing and so was every other aspect of my life. But then October arrived! And like a sweet kiss
These Things I Learned in 2019
I can only recall one other year - 2012 - when I had such drastic and dramatic change within 12 months so it should go without saying: 2019 is one for the books. If you’ve been following my posts, you
New Beginnings: Returning Home, Celebrating 40, and Healing
It’s been one week and four days since I have been back in the U.S. To say I am happy to be home is an understatement. I enjoyed my time abroad. I needed the time away more than I knew
#allsummer16
This summer has been an incredible one for me! After an intense four years of course work; a year of teaching again; more pounds added on than I care to share; comprehensive exams; getting going with my dissertation; and all
It’s My Birthday … and What Happened at the Party!!!
I met a few friends out this weekend to celebrate my birthday. When I arrived at the venue I noticed that the event was being held in two separate rooms, which I assumed were adjoining. As I walked the corridor
Writing to Wellness
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about writing … how much to write, when to write, who am I writing to, who is reading what I am writing, will I ever get paid to write … should I keep writing.
Listen to Your Heart
It’s that little voice inside that says try harder. This isn’t a good fit for you. This is your passion. You deserve better. You can do it! S/he loves you. It is time … time to leave, time to search,
How Many of Us Have Them …
This weekend, I had two very special people in town: one of my favorite aunts and a very dear and special friend. They both reminded me of the value of friendships. Not acquaintances; not associates; not even peripheral “road dogs,” but TRUE friends.