A few years ago I remember hearing reports of celebrities being admitted to the hospital for exhaustion. I never believed it; I thought 'exhaustion' was a euphemism for too much hard liquor and recreational drugs. Then I had two kids at the age of 29 and 30, then had an emotional roller-coaster of a year …
Say Cheese
It's been a busy weekend at the Compound doing something I've dreaded for awhile - family photos. We had church directory pictures Friday and then I came up with the brilliant idea to have a photographer come and do a 'lifestyle' session at our home on Saturday. If you know my 5 year old - …
A Silent Illness
This past summer I suffered a series of panic attacks. They weren't especially obvious - just a feeling of dread, chest pains, and a near-debilitating bout of insomnia that I felt I masked pretty well. I finally accepted the fact that maybe it was time to increase my medication. When I spoke with my psychiatrist, …
The Heart of the People
Yesterday, millions of people marched for women's rights and in protest of the new POTUS. From Boston to San Francisco, people gathered to remind this country and the 45th President that we have rights that we are willing to fight for. I didn't march but several friends did. I spent some time on Facebook enjoying …
One Last Time
This will be my last post about politics for awhile. In my 20s, I wasn't nearly as vocal about politics, racial injustice, gender inequality, etc. I mean yes, I joked with a dear friend about how I couldn't believe GW Bush got elected because he's kind of goofy, but that was about it. But then, …
Clarity for 2017
It's a new year. Another 365ish days around the Earth for us. I still have a few more days left before it's officially a new year for me but hey, I'll jump on the bandwagon. If you're looking for this to be an uplifting post about how today is the day to start new, make …
A Letter to My Son
Jacob, Today you're 5 years old. When you're old enough to understand I'll let you read this. But I needed to put this down somewhere. As with every birthday that you and your sister have, I've been a bit teary-eyed and emotional. But with all that's happened in our country over the past several years, …
#TEAMBUNKFISH – Est. 11.13.98
A few days before my wedding, I was packing up my belongings from my Mom's house to move and I came across my 'Senior Memory Book'. You know - the one you get when you order your graduation invitations? In the section 'Where are You in 10 Years' I had written that I would be …
What Matters Most
In my blogging journey, I have wanted to write about a variety of things that have happened in my life, the lives of people I know, and the world around me. I have sat down in front of my computer or with my phone in my hand, ready to type out the day's manifesto - …
Election 2016
Tuesday Donald J. Trump was elected as the next President of the United States. Some people were elated. Others were angry. There have also been a range of emotions in between. Personally, I was annoyed and disappointed. I've gone back and forth on social media with serveral people about why Trump should be supported, how …