The one thing you have to do to win the lottery.

Jun 22, 2018 | Dear Diary

This morning as I was taking out the garbage I glanced at our cars in the driveway and thought about how Bodie wants to get a new car this year and then thought about how I’d love to upgrade to a bigger car too. Immediately that funny little thought I’m sure many of...

There is no shame in the struggle.

Jun 7, 2018 | Dear Diary

Why do we isolate ourselves when we aren’t feeling our best as if we failed, as if no one will understand, as if people won’t love us anymore. When really all humans go through the same emotions.  We aren’t wrong for feeling, we aren’t less than for struggling in any...

You know that saying about how change can only happen when you finally get sick of your own shit?

May 28, 2018 | Dear Diary

You know that saying about how change can only happen when you finally get sick of your own shit? “I’ve never seen any life transformation that didn’t begin with the person in question finally getting tired of their own bullshit.” -Elizabeth...

My life as a vegetable hider.

Feb 22, 2018 | Health + Wellness, Motherhood

You guys, the rumors I have heard for years have begun to ring true in our house.  Zia, now two years old who used to eat everything, all the veggies, is now becoming a lover of all things beige colored and resists pretty much all things green and orange.  She wants...

How I get shit done, when I have less time than ever.

Feb 18, 2018 | Dear Diary, Health + Wellness

I have been feeling productive lately and that feeling is something I am super proud of.  Honestly, the feeling of being productive, may actually be better than being productive.  HA! But do you know what I mean?  Often times we are productive, juggling a bajillion...

There is no one to blame.

Feb 7, 2018 | Dear Diary

Yesterday, I felt like things were going really, really well. My mom is in town so she was watching and entertaining Zia and I felt like I was legit getting shit done work wise.  Arrow took a couple long naps, I even got in a little workout in.  I was knocking out I...