Recently I took another writing course and our instructor encouraged us to get a little more creative with our narratives. Here's one attempt so bear with me while I mix it up a bit. Sitting in the backseat of my parents' car with my older sister. We are in a parking lot just outside of…
I Need a Therapy for Dummies Guide
At different points in my life, I have wished a How To Therapy book for dummies existed. I've been seeing the same lovely therapist for many years now and throughout the years, a few situations have come up where I've been unsure how to handle certain things. Let's dive into five of them: Occasionally, I…
Gratitude and Palm Trees
While I try to express gratitude for the people around me and different aspects of my life as much as possible, I'm not always successful. November is a great time to recenter and practice being more thankful than usual. I've been reflecting on this throughout the month, but here's a good snapshot of what I…
Love-hate Relationship with Fall
If I were a season, I think I would be autumn. I recognize that this is probably a predictable response. Most people like the fall. You can't go wrong with it though. The falling colorful leaves, warm beverages, light layers, beautiful sunsets, perfect excuse to binge watch Gilmore Girls, and of course, all things apple…
Connecting 1-2-3
I can't remember if I've shared this before - I have a goal to write a blog post once a week. But I keep it in my drafts. Then I'll publish one once a month. Currently, there are 66 drafts saved. Some may never see light of day and that's okay with me. For the…
The Queen of House Chores or The Princess of Avoidance
Most of the time, I feel like the queen of house chores and or an expert on keeping busy. I can't walk around my house without finding tasks - taking empty glasses or mugs to the kitchen, running a load of laundry, watering sad and thirsty plants, etc. I don't even have kids and it…
Am I Getting Real Rest?
I am sitting on my couch in comfy clothes and feeling utterly exhausted at 8 pm and it's a weekday. I feel as if I could sleep right now. But I'm fighting the urge because it's too early. I've felt this way for a few weeks. Despite taking several naps on weekends and mostly getting…
Signs of Summer
There's a crispness in the air. It's not the same kind that's common during the fall, but it is similar. It's that period of time just before summer begins. The sun starts to set later and the temperature is almost perfect, setting around 72 degrees F and not going over 90. The evenings are mild…
Gilmore Girls: My Comfort Food
In the glory days of television, my family wasn't unlike most; we loved to gather and watch TV. Often we would watch Gilmore Girls together. Usually, it was only my sister, my dad, and I, a slightly unlikely combo of audience members. I can't recall when we started watching the hit TV show about the…
Diving Back In
Getting back into a passion is an interesting thing. Why would someone need to take a break from something they truly enjoy? Personally, I've struggled with this concept on and off for most of my life, when it comes to letting people go, adjusting to big changes, and moving on from hobbies and interests. However,…
A New Paige in A Book 