I was sitting in a hotel room in Florida when they confronted me. It wasn't a fashion intervention or a cult deprogramming. But I did have a problem. It was brought to my attention that I've been unnecessarily down on myself about my career especially in writing about it here on my blog. And it made me realize that yes, I've had some career angst, but it's not because I'm not proud of what I've accomplished or feel bad about my choices. In fact, I think one would be hard pressed to find … [Read more...] about having it all – yes, that includes career angst
coming home, as good as going away
I'm just getting settled in back at home from a week of vacation. The great thing about traveling is that you realize the things you love and miss about your home while getting to take a break from things that are rubbing you raw. You come home with a new sense of gratitude that a little distance can provide. On this vacation, I unplugged from work, stayed up reading fiction into the early hours, drove with the windows down and the music loud, and quieted the track of go-go-go that seems to … [Read more...] about coming home, as good as going away
my very own space
Now that the weather has turned, I'm happy to have my nook back. It's technically a three season porch so in the winter months it is uninhabitable. Even with the direct morning sun, you could still see your breath in there. So, the door stayed closed and my little room sat empty most of the winter. In our old house, which was a small two bedroom, we had an extra room that we called the sun room because it had two walls of windows. It was one of those useless rooms that was too removed from … [Read more...] about my very own space
on vacation
I'm on vacation this week. It's spring break for the schools, so we head south to meet up with family in Florida. I am very excited about the following things in my carry on/beach bag. Been waiting for the right moment to read this: And this. I can not get enough of Mindy these days. And these are my new snacking … [Read more...] about on vacation
i gave up wine (this is not a joke)
I'm giving up wine for Lent. The words just sort of came out of my mouth. My kids had heard it, and there was no turning back. They were giving up candy, so I was prepared to lay down something serious. Obscure food groups and random habits weren't going to cut it. I'm giving up shellfish and leaving the cabinets open (a recent habit my husband is constantly pointing out to me). Not on the level. I gave up wine for Lent. I'm gluten free, so I don't drink beer either. That leaves … [Read more...] about i gave up wine (this is not a joke)
from sunday blah’s to monday a-ha’s
The last couple of Sunday's I've had an intense case of The Sunday Blah's. By 3:00pm on Sunday afternoon I've found myself in a funk of the worst proportions. A downward spiral of crabbiness that I couldn't seem to shake. It's not the looming week that sets me off. I actually love Monday's. I love the back to school and back to work industry of a Monday morning. Routines and systems in place. Monday's make me feel like anything is possible. No dangling carrots are needed. Now Wednesday … [Read more...] about from sunday blah’s to monday a-ha’s
on my nightstand
First a little blog housekeeping... As I was reading through my posts from the last year, I realized that there were some basic themes popping up and my categories weren't really doing them justice. So I created a new list of categories and reorganized everything. If you're fairly new to the blog and want to check out a particular section, just head over to the categories list on the right hand side or if you're reading on a mobile device, you can find the list if you scroll all the way down to … [Read more...] about on my nightstand
i’m worried about girls
I'm worried about girls. As the mother of two boys, some days I feel relief that I don't have daughters. I'll be honest - girls sort of terrify me. Yet some days I still feel the pang of what if...or who will take care of me when I'm old? Even without daughters in my house, I'm still worried about girls. Part of it is just a general anxiety about the world we live in and what society values. The cult of popularity hasn't lost any steam. And right when the world should be opening up … [Read more...] about i’m worried about girls