The Importance of Creating Daily Practices.

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RIP cheap Mr. Coffee If you read my blog, hang with me offline or skim my Facebook ramblings I'm confident you're tired of my talking about coffee. If you've managed to avoid my coffee-talk (pun intended) here's the short version: Coffee was my everything. My morning routine (smell coffee. leap out of bed like a puppy). My evening tradition (cram filter with grounds. setting/triple ... Continue Reading

Sleep Consistency Matters.

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what greets me in the wee hours of the morn <3 We've previously established I sleep like a toddler. I've bravely asserted I'm not sleep deprived!! and can easily continue my wonky ways for a few more years. I'm up at 4 each morning and sound asleep by 10. When asked (I am repeatedly) and I share my sleep-pattern the most common response is: Wait, but you're not up around 4 am on ... Continue Reading

Creating a Fitness Mission Statement.

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my form of fitness. I believe in the power of intention. I look to my vision board as a source of motivation and inspiration. I turn to my gratitude board as a reminder of what I'm thankful for. I have a personal mission statement. I've revamped my blog's mission statement. I possess a spiritual mission statement. We've worked together to create a family mission statement. The ... Continue Reading

Be a Shamash.

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Carla as Shamash . We've been back living in Austin for 365+ days. It's been a year (!) since the Child and I had our big talk about making new friends and what do to when you can't find a nice person to hang out with. It's flown. It's been fun. That said, it also reminds me of what I've written before with regards to fully living in our bodies versus merely going through the motions ... Continue Reading

3 feelings I desire for 2016.

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(not a 2106 goal-feeling) Sometimes the internet is like a game of telephone. Someone reads an article and they tell 2 friends. And they tell 2 friends. And so on (please tell me you remember this?). And, by the time the gist of the article is relayed to me, no one remembers either who initially shared or, more often than not, the true specifics of the piece. My most recent experience ... Continue Reading

You matter.

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This is my favorite photo of my friend, Sue. Captured mid-laugh, unaware photo was taken, doing the double hand grab. (Ive absolutely no idea why I'm wearing that expression.) The you matter to me. I'm present with you. double hand grab is a perfect metaphor for Sue's life. The first time we met I was newly a Texan, completely friend-free and trying to find where I fit in the land of BBQ ... Continue Reading

Mediocre White Men.

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First, let me clarify this post is in jest (can you see me typing with my tongue firmly planted in cheek?). Kind of. Mostly. Of course I don't think all mediocre white men feel this way. Probably. Mainly. Next, I need to share the volume of messages, comments and emails I received after my impostor syndrome post.  Most shared personal stories, but many asked if I thought men ... Continue Reading

Mama, Im so strong!

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My daughter has always been proud of her strength. When she was little she'd perform tiny pull-ups from inside her pack & play. As a toddler she'd greet friends new and old by bear-hugging, hoisting 'em off the ground and walkcarrying them across the playground. (This definitely made for more than a few awkward moments with said friends' parents/caregivers) Strong and nurturing ... Continue Reading

4 reasons Im jealous of my dog’s Cone of Shame.

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the proud owner of a new fabric cone of shame. A few weeks ago we took a trip to Great Wolf Lodge. I had the fab idea (which will reveal itself to be not so fab in a moment) to bring the Doodle and board him at a fancy kennel near G.W.L. All seemed to have gone seamlessly until 15 minutes into the drive home when I heard from the backseat: EW, Mama. Charming has a big, big hole in his ... Continue Reading

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