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 […]
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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 […]
5 Essential Tips for Working From Home
It took a lot of strength to not include “watch The Office on loop” as one of my essential tips, just FYI. Seriously though, I hope everyone is doing well, staying safe, and washing their damn hands. It’s scary shit out there and I, for one, am reaching the end […]
Anxiety is a Bitch
Today was really shitty for me. And guess what? I have no concrete reason as to why. I actually stopped and thought about it, then I made a list: I had a healthy breakfastI worked outI closed a deal with a brand I likeI followed up on some outstanding payments […]
Happy 2020! What Can I Say?
No but really. I’ve been sitting here staring at this screen for a while and trying to come up with something poignant to say. I got nothin. I mean…it’s just kind of cliche to talk about resolutions, and now it’s become cliche to talk about NOT having resolutions. So what […]
4 Things I’m Loving This Week
This post contains some affiliate links. If purchased through said links, I receive a small commission, which helps support The Skinny Pig/bacon/pizza content. For the loyal readers out there (hi Mom), you probably saw a post like this a few weeks ago. I wanted to share more of the #lifestyle […]
Why I’m an Ambassador for Susan G. Komen #Race4TheCure
I could tell you the names of all the people I know who have been affected by breast cancer. Those who died. Those who survived. Those who continue to fight. But we all have that list. And we all walk for that list. Every year in September, we come together […]