I know by medical standards depression is considered a mental illness, but I never really saw it that way. I never thought of it as an “illness.” I never thought about it being a serious condition capable of incredible damage. And I never thought it would happen to me. As a university student studying communication, […]
Every year around this time I can almost feel my maturity level dropping, starting in October and by December 25 my maturity level has dropped at least ten years. (Or fifteen.) What can I say? I love, love, LOVE the holidays, complete with all of the decorations, treats, traditions, and of course, movies! I am […]
Today was supposed to be an awesome post with my brilliant recipe for a perfect apple pie, complete with beautiful pictures and everything. BUT, when my smoke detector went off and I opened the oven only to get suffocated by a wave of black smoke and a flaming (not in the good way) piece of […]
Why do they call it Morning Sickness if it rarely occurs only in the morning? For many pregnant moms-to-be, morning sickness can be one of the toughest parts of coping with pregnancies. For you mommies out there who never felt sick a single day, I hate you. I envy you. I long to be you. […]
So often we take advantage of the relationships with people we have around us. We have such a deep connection, such a strong bond, it almost feels invincible. What we forget is that life is delicate and beautifully fragile. It is desperately important to savor and appreciate everything we have, with everyone we share our […]
I have lots of favorites. LOTS of favorites. But easily in my top ten list of favorite things EVER is the month of October. That is right, the whole month makes my list of favorite things ever. Why? How could anyone NOT like October? Besides the gorgeous skies, crisp weather,pumpkins, and anticipation of the holiday […]
This is just a little reminder that sometimes, when you get caught up in the harshness of grueling routines and busy days followed by more busy days, you need to take a minute to think of something for yourself. Something fun. A small, little, 30 second recharge. An overstated statement, I know, but it really […]
Some days, you just don’t know where you are going. And that is OK! And some days, you just don’t know who you are. And that is OK , too! It is kind of like that quote, “Life is like a carousel. Sometimes you’re up, sometimes you’re down, sometimes you go round and round. Just […]
I gave up living a life of normality a long time ago. For a long time I tried, tried to be “in” with the latest trends and keep it classy like a wonderful, picture perfect mother and wife. HA. Let’s just say it is not even worth the energy to do that. I am a […]
See this picture above? This was taken when I visited beautiful Paronella Park in Queensland on a really rainy day. Can you guess what this picture and my bathroom have in common right now?? That’s right, nothing makes my Thursday night happier than a nice, rainy day. Literally. In my bathroom. I was relaxing on […]