Well y’all, here we are, the end of week number one. We did it. No cheats. Six classes attended. I’d be lying if I told you I was one hundred percent thrilled with the results. I’ve thought about it, and my mind goes to a few things: weight loss isn’t linear. I weighed myself about … More Week 1: tire-d but not tired.
If you know me well, you know that bodies are basically my favorite thing to talk about. If you know me really well, you know that the above is true about all bodies except for mine. I have never considered myself pretty. This isn’t a fishing for compliments, woe is me kind of thing, it’s … More Bodies, man.
I stopped watching the news the day Francis died. John, my very first love and ex as of about a half year prior, called me at work. It wasn’t strange that I would hear from him; we vowed to be friends forever and also I was psychotic back then, so we talked frequently when I’d … More news to me.
the fool with the golden rule. The first life lesson I ever learned was the golden rule. I remember reciting it with my mom over and over and imbedding in my tiny little brain the importance of treating others the way you wished others would treat you. How to serve as a lighthouse with … More the curse of kindness.
Ideally you would be there. Like a shadow, but brighter. A trace in the step, a boost of encouragement that peeked me too far over the fence. That would be you and I’d still be me in disbelief and satisfaction that sometimes strangers hearts understand each other. Sometimes the hearts that should, can’t. Sometimes becomes … More P205 55r16 89h
For as long as I can remember, and I remember most things, honesty has always been the best policy. My mom taught the rule to me long ago, and though sometimes I kicked dirt in the line in the sand, I always knew that honesty was best. That if you truly told the truth, you’d … More fear and vulnerability in los angeles.
Also known as just the beginning. So here it is. The big day. The reunion of Lindsay and the sweetest of nectar. How. Does. She. Feeeelll. Weird. Really weird. And sad. I don’t really have the desire to have a drink, to be honest. And having one kind of feels like giving up. I … More we’re at the end now.
It was my last day of complete sobriety and I was spending it in my hometown; a place of comfort and roots grown and humility. I still work at the first job I ever had, and I was starting the day there. My boss had mentioned the day before that he had been reading and … More one hundred words.
Lucky thirteen came around and it felt just that. Someone sent me flowers at work and my heart basically exploded. I folded in half with joy, surprise, and gratitude. Coincidentally, these are three emotions that I’ve been feeling a lot recently. I’ve been so much happier as of late and I can feel it radiate … More flowers are a girl’s best friend.
The clock struck day twelve and I was in some serious need of a no plans day. I went to work, got great news, smiled the rest of my shift. Thought I’d check out the local Sports Chalet to see if anything was holding on to hope for their now 70-90% off sale. Discovered some … More Listen. Do you want to know a secret.
the length of waves 