I'm typing this on my iPhone app while watching college football with some of my extended family. It's been a few days since I've written and while this #NaBloPoMo thing was intended to be a 30 day challenge, I knew I would t be writing during thanksgiving weekend. I regret nothing. This is the last … Continue reading On failing and not caring…
Misc.
On needing a little more…
The last several months, I've been feeling a bit underwhelmed with my own intellectual pursuits. That happens when you spend most of your days watching Doc McStuffins (whom I could now probably write an entire dissertation on) and Sesame Street (which is amazeballs, but there are far too many third-person talkers in that 'hood) and … Continue reading On needing a little more…
On eating it all up…
Thanksgiving is nearly upon us and now that Mothra has finally eased up on me, my pregnancy appetite is finally starting to kick into high gear. With my first pregnancy, I craved a lot of really healthy foods...I drank fruit and spinach smoothies like it was my job (technically, I guess it was) and stayed … Continue reading On eating it all up…
On knowing when to speak…
I don't believe this. Not for one second. I used to think honesty was the best policy, but then I had some really painful, really honest things happen to me and I just can't get on board with this anymore. There are just some times when honesty isn't going to do anyone any good. Sure, … Continue reading On knowing when to speak…
On all the things I’ve done…
I've done a lot of stupid things in my life. But I've also done some really brave things. My current bravery isn't in jumping out of planes or swimming in oceans...but it reaches just as high and just as deep. #NaBloPoMo
On not feeling the love…
One of the most frustrating feelings for a writer is wanting to write, but not knowing what to write about. Even more frustrating is what I've been experiencing lately: not caring about what I write about. All the things on which I'd normally have plenty to say - motherhood, politics, religion - it's all just gotten too...much … Continue reading On not feeling the love…
On taking small steps…
More often than I'd like, I'm either asked about or I think about my goals in life. Usually that leads me to answers regarding my professional or career goals. I've been gone from corporate America since August 2013 and some days, I miss it so badly. I miss wearing my nice clothes and fancy heels. … Continue reading On taking small steps…
On seeing the bottom….
I hate the ocean. I'm terrified of it. That'll happen when the ocean tries to kidnap you when you're 15 years old. The beach at Charleston, SC had a rip current and none of us there knew about it and I got pulled into it. Obviously, I survived, but ever since then, getting in the … Continue reading On seeing the bottom….
On the real me….
Toddlerhood and family visitors took a toll on my committment to writing daily. So I'm going to give it another go this week. I'm still following Real Girl Rant's 30 day challenge because I love her prompts. Today we have... 20 Facts About Me! My husband and I met when we were 17, but didn't … Continue reading On the real me….
Use. The. Clutch. 