Hey loves, It seems like my posts are getting fewer and farther between but I have not forgotten about you -- not in the least! It's been something to adjust back to full-time work after three years off, all while managing my mental health and lingering effects from my chemo treatments for leukemia that you can... Continue Reading →
10 Commandments for my 28th birthday
August 12th is my birthday and my 10 Commandments for my 27th Year (should read 27th birthday) got an overwhelming response so I thought I'd bring the format back and do a year check-in. Here are some (10) things I'm reminding myself of as I barrel into my 29th year. 1. Don't wait: Remember where I left it off... Continue Reading →
Beyond Silence
Last night I watched Beyond Silence, a documentary about living well with mental health disorders executive produced by none other than my gal Demi Lovato and there were a few things that stood out for me. The half-hour feature follows Jeff, Lauren, and Lloyd in their journey of recovery and maintaining a healthy life despite the diagnosis of... Continue Reading →
Getting Personal About Mental Wellness
I know this is my third post in almost as many days, but I feel I am on a roll, and there was really something I wanted to share. I was on the phone with a friend, and my iTunes library was on shuffle when a Lights song came on (Canada, represent!). This song has... Continue Reading →
A Check Up
I felt bad leaving you with my last post, and have been thinking these last two days about how to follow up. I hope you can empathize with me that the New Year can be a difficult time for many, and I wanted to quote something Obama said in his farewell address tonight that his... Continue Reading →
10 Commandments for my 27th year
I haven't posted in three weeks because I've been on vacation and out of town but I wanted to do a post-birthday post to reflect on the year and share some (10) bites of wisdom I've accumulated over the past little while. I was born on a hot August 12th evening and in my 27... Continue Reading →