I’ve only got two confessions for you today but, boy, do they make me look super duper AWESOME. Last week, I took my kids to skating (that’s not the confession). It’s a mad rush to get the kids dressed in an overcrowded dressing room and on the ice within 10 minutes of them getting out of school. But I did… Read More
Midweek Confessions
I’m back with midweek confessions! I must admit that this week I have been beyond irritated with human beings in general, but I’ve been particularly annoyed with a group of (I’m sure very sweet and well meaning) teenage girls who were going on and on at the nail salon about how hard their life is because they have exams. EXAMS…. Read More
Midweek Confessions
Remember years ago when I used to do a midweek confession post? Well, I do… and I’m going to bring them back. Without more preamble… ++ I told people a few months ago that I was quitting Diet Coke. Like, I made a HUGE deal out of it {oh, I HATE additives and aspartame and I just want to be… Read More
That time I paid off my student loans
I have 2 degrees. It took a lot to get them. To be specific, it took three different student loans totalling close to $30,000. 10 years later, this: I might just frame this beautiful letter. Could there be any words sweeter than “Paid in Full”?!? They’re paid. The last of my student loans are paid. Glory be. I wish I had… Read More
But I never fail
I like to think of my blog as a dear diary to my kids; a place where they will one day come (if this type of space even still exists in a few years) to learn more about why their mom did the things she did, how she felt about decisions, what she struggled with, and how much she loved… Read More
Let’s Quit Facebook [or maybe not…]
My friend Sarah quit Facebook. Just quit it – not even an announcement or proclamation – she just quit. Why? She was craving the freedom that comes with just not knowing so much. Not having too much information. Reclaiming her life. And I’m tempted to follow suit, but… Facebook has brought some amazing things into my life. I’ve reconnected with friends… Read More