I am my own worst critic. I am harder on myself than anyone could imagine. For instance I stayed up all night the other evening watching one season of a show. I love to get lost in a show. Netflix is the friend that will never judge me. I had a battle in my head …
I made it 36 hours without any TV‚ no fit-bit‚ radio free‚ cell free‚ and no technology. By 8 am I was jumping out of my skin to look at all my notifications on my phone. I turned it over‚ shut it down‚ and put it in the drawer. I did not need it tempting …
My husband gave me an idea on a blog post. He said‚ “you’re not going to like it.” I replied‚ “what is it? give me a chance.” Chandler said‚ “what if you took a period of time where you did not look at any screens. Such as your phone‚ computer‚ and tv.” I have noticed …
My husband and I will drive around aimlessly and have debates about random topics. We are weird. A conversation about the definition of words came up. The word sociopath and psychopath materialized. My husband said that the word is overused and people casually use it such as‚ “that guy is a complete psychopath.” …
Some days I feel like I am on top of the world and can do anything. Other days I want to stab everybody‚ crawl up in a hole‚ and hide. Unfortunately‚ for most adults we have to strap on our responsible pants 24/7’. When I am in the struggle-bus mood I need help. I can’t …
Winter has arrived. It is that bitter cold out that slaps you in the face and says‚ “hey wake up.” For me 20 degrees is too brisk outside. I enjoy hiking and being in nature with my dog. Winter puts an end to that. So what to do on a crisp winter Nashville day. …
Having spent so much time with my dog Ari I am in tune with her moods and her characteristics. I becoming that person who I used to judge who would talk to their dog and bring them everywhere. Well‚ that’s me and I am owning it. …
My husband is crafty in finding fascinating books and ideas people have come up with. One day I saw he got a book from the library called the Miracle Morning. I immediately went over to him and took the book out of his hands and began reading it. Yes‚ this is an aggressive move towards …
All of last year I have been working as a nurse assistant at Vanderbilt hospital. I had my life mapped out. I would study to become a nurse and I would never have to waitress again. The words that actually came out of my mouth when I left the restaurant I had worked at for …
I don’t know why it took me so long to figure out that I didn’t have to buy all my books at Barnes and Nobles or on Amazon.com. Don’t get me wrong I love owning books but I also like having a roof over my head too. Now the public library is in my top …
