A gift from my friend Misty, The Gifts of Imperfection, a book by Brene Brown is something I've read more than once. I just finished it for the second time. This time I carried it & a highlighter around with me everywhere I went. This time I didn't rush through it & this is the time I ...
getting healthy
Monday Drive: Full Plate
Plates. I've noticed that this week my life is revolving around plates. Plate #1: my magnified cooking addiction. Plate #2: my life plate. Right now both are extremely positive (& full). Plate #1 - In the Kitchen As you may remember I have started doing the TRIM fitness program. There are ...
Counting Sheep to Sleep
Lately, I've been exhausted. I fall asleep super fast & then the next thing I know at 2 or 3am I'm awake. I used to be the type that could sleep through the night even though I might take a potty break here & there. It's even more strange because these mornings I can't sleep, I just go ahead ...
Monday Drive: All the Rainy Day Feels
Somehow the weekend is over, I'll be getting ready for bed in a bit & I can't help but feel sad that it all blew by so fast. Saturday I spent the morning talking about everything under the sun with a good friend over coffee. Then I laid down for what was supposed to be a quick little nap & ...
Control: It’s a Tricky Little Thing
There is little we can actually control in life, I'm finding this out more & more each day. I can't control the weather or the external forces that are affecting my life. I can't control the way people feel about me or even the pesky zits that decide to be front & center on the tip of my ...
Monday Drive: On a Tuesday
Every weekend should consist of three days off from work. In a bit I'll be heading back to Lexington from my weekend in St. Louis. The five hours isn't that terrible when you're driving to your destination, but when you're returning home it's definitely not the least bit fun. Luckily getting back in ...