I'm not a terribly competitive person. I love to play games, but I don't really care if I win (well, unless I'm playing Catchphrase. Then, I must destroy the enemy). I just want to have fun. I was an athlete in high school, but it wasn't a competitive sport...there was nothing to win or lose … Continue reading On playing a losing game…
On living motherhood…
Being a mother is weird. It really just is. I spend all day, waiting for her to go to sleep and then spend the time she is asleep wishing she'd wake up so we can play and snuggle. Chaos and clutter make me incredibly anxious, but the toys and clothes and shoes spread around the … Continue reading On living motherhood…
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 my heart songs…
As someone whose emotions are heavily connected to music, I kind of hate being asked what my favorite song is. I always have several follow up questions: which genre? Male or female? Solo, duo, or group? What season? Which decade? Which genre from which decade? Seriously...there are way too many options. But alas...today's topic is … Continue reading On my heart songs…
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 overcoming the impossible…
When it comes to my proudest moment over the last thrity-five years, well, it's hard to choose. Not because there are an overwhelming number of moments to choose from, but because I'm not sure any of them are really all the big of a deal. I mean, personally, they are. But when I look at … Continue reading On overcoming the impossible…
On déjà vu…
Day 4. My Dream Job. Well, I guess since I think about it pretty much all the time, it wouldn't be a bad idea to write about it. Weirdly, the thing is, sometimes I don't know which of my dream jobs I really want. There are a lot. I have this thing where I watch … Continue reading On déjà vu…
On raising my monster…
Day 3 of Becky's writing challenge. Wednesdays are always my easiest days to get writing done. Godzilla is usually in daycare and I spend the day investing in myself. It's also maybe the hardest day of my week. Why? Because as much as I love my solo time, I absolutely cannot wait to see those … Continue reading On raising my monster…
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….
On using the clutch….
I'm trying to get better about writing consistently. I really am! Frankly, I'm not doing nearly as well with it as I could. I find myself exhausted pretty regularly (don't we all) and I'd often rather watch an inappropriate television program in silence while my daughter naps. It's the worst excuse in the world. So … Continue reading On using the clutch….
Use. The. Clutch. 