When it comes to fixing things, I tend to be an #epicfail most of the time. I'm not super handy around the house, even though I grew up learning everything about everything from my dad, in that regard. I can make pretty decent guesses about how to fix things, but when it comes down to … Continue reading On fixing the unfixable…
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On feeling the burn….
The first cold rain of the season came yesterday and carried on through the evening. Fall is definitely here and it came with a bit of a vengeance. One week, it was 95*F; the next it's barely scraping 70*F and the rain and chill has come. Fall can be a bit of a strange season … Continue reading On feeling the burn….
On learning to lean and balance….
Life, for me, has always been a bit of a balancing act. Sometimes, that's taken to quite literal extremes. I tend to wear shoes that have a heel height of more than 3 inches. Currently, I've been rocking 5"-6" stillettos. It's not great for my feet or back or whatever, but I really just don't … Continue reading On learning to lean and balance….
On smelling my memories….
Any time I'm asked, "If you had to live without one of your senses, which would it be?" I generally respond with, "I can't possibly choose." But if there's a sense that evokes the strongest emotions and memories in me, I'd probably have to go with smell. Sight is a funny one. I love seeing … Continue reading On smelling my memories….
On climbing walls and crawling through mud….
This is going to result in some rambling. I'm okay with that. My blog; my rules. I ran the Warrior Dash last weekend. I've been wanting to do that since it first came to Colorado last year. Obstacles, running, mountains...it all sounded like something that was right up my alley! Basically, it's like field day … Continue reading On climbing walls and crawling through mud….
On becoming who you will be….
It seems that back-to-school season is upon us. I don't have kids, but I know plenty of people that do. "First Day of School" photos are running rampant on my Facebook feed right now. My cousin's first day of Grade 1 is today...she's starting a new school in a new state on the opposite side … Continue reading On becoming who you will be….
On the necessity of sleep….
Vulnerability is a funny thing. It can hit us at the most unexpected moments. For some, it happens on an anniversary of an event. Or maybe passing by a certain restaurant or coffee shop. Scents are a good trigger for other people. Me? I feel most vulnerable when I'm tired. And not just, "Oh, I … Continue reading On the necessity of sleep….
On unintentional side-effects….
As is probably obvious at this juncture, I've been thinking about happiness a lot recently. And I've been having very Phoebe-esque reactions to it. Remember that episode of Friends when Phoebe want to find a good deed she can do that DOESN'T have the unintended side effect of making her feel good? I wonder if … Continue reading On unintentional side-effects….
On letting go and feeling alive….
Most of the time, I'm a pretty reserved person. I don't get all that excitable, as a general rule. Even when I'm doing things I absolutely love (like singing or baking), I don't really just let loose and go crazy. Karaoke, you'd think, is a pretty safe place to just go nuts with the singing … Continue reading On letting go and feeling alive….
On the over-use of vocabulary…
For as much as I love words, there are definitely phrases and words that I tend to use rather frequently. I might even over-use them. The two phrases that come to mind are: "No worries!" and"Thank you!" (which often goes hand-in-hand with "No, but thank you for asking!")The "No worries" thing came from when I … Continue reading On the over-use of vocabulary…
Use. The. Clutch. 