Wow. I cannot believe that a year has gone by since you passed away. It feels so fresh, but it also feels like a million years ago that we sat with you as we said our final goodbyes. I know you were in pain, and it was battle right to the very end, but thisContinue reading “Remembering the Little Things”
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Never Stop Your Personal Growth
It’s been a whirlwind 20 months hasn’t it? Hell. It’s been a whirlwind much longer than that…maybe a decade. Interests have evolved, friends have come and gone, employment has changed, residence changed, state changed, a worldwide pandemic, loss of loved ones, which has ultimately all impacted my way of thinking. And I know it’s notContinue reading “Never Stop Your Personal Growth”
Rewriting the Unhealthy Narrative
On this day, 6 months to the day since my father passed away, and 3 days away from what would have been…hell…should have been his 74th birthday, I’m not as despondent as I once was. I’ve reflected. I’ve cried. I’ve been angry. I’ve been resentful. I’ve been beyond depressed. I’ve read grief books. I’ve completedContinue reading “Rewriting the Unhealthy Narrative”
Grabbing a Lifeline
I’m a huge promoter and supporter of self-care and self-love. But I am very much aware that there are some things “self” cannot do without some assistance at times. As you know I lost my father at the end of January this year, and to say that it has been difficult would not be givingContinue reading “Grabbing a Lifeline”
A Letter to Dad on My First Birthday Without You
Every year for the last 20+ years I have woken up on this day looking forward to and relying on that phone call from you and Mom with a heartfelt and embarrassing serenade of “Happy Birthday” first thing in the morning. You would both try so hard to be the first call, first birthday wishContinue reading “A Letter to Dad on My First Birthday Without You”
My Eternal Adventure Angel
I finally got back to the trails this morning. Felt “normal” but also wrong because there really isn’t a normal for me anymore. As I listened to my playlist in one ear and the crunching of the earth in my other, I thought of what would normally happen after I wrapped up another hike ifContinue reading “My Eternal Adventure Angel”
Life after Loss?
Hmmm…what does that even look like really? I have no doubt my father’s loss will be with me forever, as it should be, but I’m struggling with what that looks like. The numbness is present most of the time but when it cracks I cannot stop the flow of tears and the guilt ridden thoughtsContinue reading “Life after Loss?”
All the time in the world?
I was riding/spinning on my spin bike this morning through beautiful Argentina and the virtual trainer, Nicole, started talking about a restaurant owner she met while touring the country. The restaurant owner invited Nicole and her team to his home since his restaurant wasn’t open that day. And he took her on a tour ofContinue reading “All the time in the world?”
Why Sundays are my favorite day
I understand that many people out there dread this day because it means that their weekend is coming to a close and that they have to return to work. But I look at it a bit differently. And this isn’t me drowning you with toxic positivity. Some people hate their jobs and loathe having toContinue reading “Why Sundays are my favorite day”
Looking back with gratitude
To say I was a late bloomer with a lot of things growing up wouldn’t be a stretch. I had no interest in chasing after boys (or girls) with my friends in middle school. I was the last one to start my period (14 ½ in case you were wondering). Last one to get aContinue reading “Looking back with gratitude”
Making Yourself a Priority in Your Own Life's Story 