2017 tried to kill me. I mean, it really did. Job loss, a blood clot, pulmonary emboli, finding an amazing new job, nearly losing that job, co-pays, stress, anxiety, depression. At some point, the motto for 2017 became “just survive somehow.” Toward the end of the year, however, things started looking bright. Super bright. Some…
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Commitment: My 2017 Word of the Year
Instead of making New Year’s Resolutions, I’m a fan of the word of the year. Just one word that acts as a guide for decisions and plans as the year goes by. Words like Balance, More, and Succeed have been my motivations for the past few years. Continuing with the theme from last year, Succeed,…
Finding Balance in 2014
I’m sure by now you’ve seen the word of the year meme floating around on blogs. When I saw the first one, I immediately started thinking about what my word for 2014 would be. Should be. What does my year look like and what will I need to make it through? Balance. Starting next Monday,…
It’s Monday, Monday, Monday…
“Gotta get down on Monday.” Or something like that. You’re welcome, by the way. I’m up 2.5 pounds this week, and you know what? I don’t care so much. I’m in the last month of school and our Super Mega Important Tests are next week. There are meetings after school and papers to be graded…
This is where I try to do math and fail
Okay, 197 minus 195.5. Is that 1.5 lbs lost or 2.5 lbs lost? Yes, I really am that bad at math. I totally ate my feelings on Saturday. The trip to Joann was stress-ball city. And then we went to dinner where Erin works to see her and I did well, I think. Except I…