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As a self-proclaimed micromanaging - perfectionist - martyr, I constantly need to be reminded that control leaves me lonely, perfectionism paralyzes and caring for others over myself leads to resentment. Please join me as I try to navigate being a structure-luvin' gal, in a chaotic household.
Having It All
February 16, 2018
Several weeks ago the quote, “You can have it all, you just can’t have it all at once,” crossed my path again. I thought it could be a reminder from my Higher Power that...
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Crazy Stupid
February 09, 2018
G and I have never made a huge deal of Valentine’s Day. However, I do find myself reflecting on our relationship at this time of year. One thing that always pops into my...
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Women
February 02, 2018
Given that this is the month of Valentine’s Day, I have love on my mind. I’d like to reflect on the love I've experienced in my friendships. The women in my life are simp...
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Me Inc.
January 26, 2018
Many of my hours are spent looking at what’s working and what’s not working in my life. In the area of support, I discovered two mistakes I was making. My network wasn’t...
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A Trip Back to Perfection Ave.
January 19, 2018
A couple of weeks ago, I had a little breakdown on my way to Baldwin Middle School. Not because I didn’t know one of the children had a student council meeting on a Thurs...
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Just Try It
January 12, 2018
Trying new foods and recipes has never really been my thing. When I sit down to eat, I just want to like what I’m eating. I want to feel safe. What if I spend forty-five...
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Motivation
January 05, 2018
As embarrassing as this is to admit, I actually spent years thinking that a day would come when I would magically want to go to the gym. As if some fairy would fly by and...
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Game Tape
December 29, 2017
I’ve always been a sucker for those Year in Review montages that TV stations run at the end of December. Sometimes I’m really surprised by what I see, even though I lived...
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Fend for Yourself Day
December 22, 2017
Even the most joyous holiday season can knock the wind out of my sails. Of course, there’s always the physical drain from running around and hosting, but I think the ment...
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All I Want for Christmas
December 15, 2017
Several years ago I was introduced to a list of suggestions that, if I followed them, could invite more peace into my life. One of the recommendations from this “Just for...
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Outside Influences
December 08, 2017
Over two weeks ago now I listened to the Rent soundtrack while driving in the car. Even though I haven’t listened to it since Thanksgiving, all of the songs are still in...
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Do Less.
December 01, 2017
At this time of year, I have to remind myself that everything executed annually from November to January doesn't have to become a “tradition”. If I do something once and...
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Redo
November 24, 2017
Last week a live bunny rabbit showed up at my house without my permission. Two months ago Chromebooks showed up at my house without my permission. Both things, in my opin...
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Guilt
November 17, 2017
With the holidays approaching, I’m not entirely sure why, but I have guilt on my mind. But let’s be honest, for some of us, guilt is as much a part of Yuletide as cursing...
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Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
November 10, 2017
The crime-rate at 136 Boston Street has risen at least 12% annually over the last decade. In the last month, it seems as though the children have been in a lying and stea...
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