I wrote many personal blog posts over the years to help people get to know me, my life and to *maybe* help others feel a little less alone.
Over the years, I struggled with many personal issues like depression, body image shame, anxiety, and a miscarriage. These issues piled up behind the scenes and made me almost quit blogging at one point. And I still struggle with these issues daily.
In late 2019, I was diagnosed with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). PMDD basically means that I experience depressive episodes almost every month. It continues to be one of the greatest struggles and I share it candidly.
In March 2020 I was diagnosed with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). PMDD is similar to PMS, but more extreme. Symptoms can include irritability, depression and anxiety that start one or two weeks before the start of a period and then fade a few days after …
It feels pretty silly to be writing about the future when I have ZERO idea of what it may hold. I don’t want to set a list of goals or think about all of the things I may or may not be able to do …
Well hello there! Long time no blog! I know that I basically fell off the face of the Earth for awhile there, but I’m back with some exciting news… WE’RE MOVING!!! Actually, we technically already moved, but not into a permanent location. We’ve been living …
Today, is my 31st birthday and I am excited! Usually, I don’t care about odd numbered birthdays. I prefer even numbers and always think of odd numbers as meh for some reason. But this year I’m excited, because my 30th year of life was incredible. …
I love when social media serves a purpose beyond just entertainment. Back in October, I came across the Last 90 Days due to people talking about it on Instagram. It’s a challenge issued by Rachel Hollis to finish out the year the best version of …
I love the fresh start of a new year. This year is even more exciting since it’s the start of a new decade. I’ve been working with a therapist the past few months and one thing that we are focusing on is to change how …
Let me preface this post by saying that I’m not trying to bash Whole30. Just because I quit Whole30 on Day 19, doesn’t mean I don’t think it’s worth trying. I know a lot of people who swear by it to train themselves to eat …
After giving birth to my second baby I felt like I was trapped in darkness and had lost myself. This is my postpartum depression story. Life has been a struggle for me this past year. I went through a postpartum depression period where I could …
We caught a dishwasher leak early on which led to water damage under linoleum floor. The entire kitchen needed new floors and mold remediation. This post could also be titled: Being a Homeowner Really Sucks Sometimes One evening towards the beginning of April while I …
I love to start a new year with intention, so I decide on a “word of the year.” My 2019 Word of the Year is FOCUS. I feel like my attention has been pulled in a lot of different directions and I’m drifting through my …