Whats Your Language of Encouragement?

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Once upon a time. In Chapel Hill a mysterious land far, far away. I opened a personal training studio. One of the many benefits of ownership was The Husband & I could always find time to lift together. Not only did these training sessions strengthen our muscles---they bolstered our marital bonds. In addition, working-out together provided me a life-insight which serves me still ... Continue Reading

Are we only as sick as our secrets?

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Out & proud with the SecretStroller. Secrets are complicated. As with much of life they never felt complicated until I went from single, to married, to mamahood. Some were fun (don't tell Mom, but for her birthday I got her...). Some were not so (don't tell Mom and Dad, but I didn't get that job....). Some were to spare people's feelings (don't tell Sarah you heard he didn't ... Continue Reading

6 Ways Dr. Seuss Taught Me About Healthy Living.

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I'm asked all the time about my tattoos. Everything from Won't you regret them when your skin sags? (Nah, I await the colorful-droopage) to May I touch?? (that's typically asked by the under-5 crowd, they don't really ask and I don't much mind the exuberant leg rubs). Since my leg sleeve is most visible it's the one I'm more frequently asked about. People either adore it (and point it out ... Continue Reading

Thank you for all youve taught me.

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My child has everything. She has the necessities covered (with enough leftover to pay "rent" and help others). And, for now at least, she's not the child who possesses a running mental (or Amazon wish) list of what she longs to own. Sure, she likes her some Shopkins. *Yes* she'll happily accept a gift of anything roller skating-related. For the most part though she's not into ... Continue Reading

4 steps to overcoming discouragement.

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if I *had* a discouraged-face this might be it? The other day I texted a friend. I'm not sure where I'm headed right now career-wise, I shared. Are you feeling discouraged? Do you want to talk it through? She immediately responded. Sure! I'm always up for a chat. I thought as I readied to reply. But discouraged? I mulled. Not at all. Later, as I transitioned from speedy to slow, I ... Continue Reading

5 Myths About Adulting.

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 true MOST days. 99% of the time I'm grateful for all I have. I know my life is (comparatively) easy. I'm aware many pray for things I (could) take for granted. Even with all that awareness I'm gentle with myself. Everyone has a hard and, although mine isn't as weighty as some, it's mine and it can feel cumbersome. It's during those moments I find solace in the phrase: I can't adult ... Continue Reading

Teaching Self Care to Children.

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It's RAOK Week again at the Child's school. Last year she chose to make Take What You Need signs, hang them in the hallways, and had so much fun with the whole process. Her enjoyment was eclipsed by her happiness (AKA helpers high) when, at week's end, she discovered kids really had "taken what they needed" from her signs. It was with that experience in mind I leaped at the chance to ... Continue Reading

I dont believe in guilty pleasures.

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Gilmore? No guilt. Caution. Life-rant ahead. I don’t believe in guilty pleasures. If you fucking like something, like it.  Dave Grohl I never knew I was such a tremendous Dave Grohl fan until I stumbled upon that quote. Tattoos and trashy television. Dumbed-down movies and Diet Coke. I’m a 46-year-old woman who enjoys what I enjoy and refuses to apologize for it. carbonation = all ... Continue Reading

The Power of Habit Loops.

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3 loops = new habit "done" 3 times. Ive talked about the addition of daily practices. Love them.  Still doing them. My days are better framed and I'm slowly becoming who I want to be in my second life. Even with this restructuring, however, there existed a (rather large) habit which wasn't serving me. A phrase I habitually used which, even when I uttered it, I knew only made me feel ... Continue Reading

Ive stopped shaving and you should too.

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on one leg my hair is *far* less noticeable. There are certain rites of passage I assumed all girls experienced. Three which immediately come to mind are buying a first bra, growing boobs & pubes (as the Child now loves to say) and removing excess body hair. My mother was definitely a woman before her time, yet even in the era of William wanting a doll not much consideration was given ... Continue Reading

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