As we approach the ever-dreaded holiday that is Valentine’s Day this Sunday, I thought I’d share some anecdotes of heartbreak anxiety and my recipe for Vodka sauce. Because well, I have a lot of vodka on hand these days. Here’s why. As some of you may know, I’m going through […]
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Being Self-Aware and OK With Your Baggage
I know this may come as a shock to most of you reading this, and especially for those of you who know me, but I like who I am. I’m 36 years old and I’m pretty self-aware. I’ve been around long enough to know who I am, what I like, […]
Feeling Blue? Here’s Some Feel-Good Movies and Shows
I don’t think it’s much of a secret that we’ve had a bad year. Crying Cat above is the official meme of 2020. Now we’re in 2021 though so…yay? I am going through my own personal hell currently, so while I work on finding the courage to talk about it, […]
A Goodbye Letter to Bobo, My Beloved Cat for 14 Years
Before you all think I’ve gone off the deep end, hear me out. I’m a big believer in writing letters to people who have passed, or friends we’ve lost touch with as a means of clarity and catharsis. In this case, being that we’re talking about a cat, I feel […]
I Have High Cholesterol! Now What?
First off, believe it or not, I was actually surprised by this. My Instagram is a fatty highlight reel of the foods I eat (which will now be changing, deal with it), and I tend to feature only the gluttonous stuff. So you’re probably sitting there like “lol no shit […]
Coping With 2020: Stop Beating Yourself Up
If you told me the guy from The Apprentice would be our President one day, I would have laughed. And if you told me that the WORLD would be shut down for 6+ months due to a global pandemic, I again, would have laughed. Yet, here we are. I guess […]
Things I Loved in Health (or Sleep) This Week
I think “sleep” falls under the same health/wellness category, so let’s run with that. It dawned on me recently just how many things I use at night to help me sleep. In my 20’s it started with a sleep mask, which was essential to sleeping those hangovers off well into […]
It’s 9/30. And it’s Time for a Change.
This day is particularly significant for me, and every year it serves as my day to reflect. 19 years ago, 9/30/2001, was the day my entire life got uprooted and thrown down a completely different, dark path. If you want to read the full story, you can do so here. […]
Just Checking In and Some Apps for Mental Health Awareness Month
I’ve been speaking with a lot of people these past few weeks, mostly via DM or text, and it appears that everyone, everywhere, is basically losing it. Look, I get it, this is no walk in the park. No really, have you been to the park lately for a walk? […]
5 Fears of Starting a Blog and How to Overcome Them
Strap in folks, it’s going to be a long ride (but hopefully you’ll come out of it ready to seize the day while listening to Eye of the Tiger). Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of emails and DM’s from people asking me how I got started in my blogging […]