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Clean Table, Clean Mind

I feel like a million bucks when my kitchen table is clean. Weird…I know. And not clean in the crumb-free or no dirty dishes sort of way. My kitchen table is a catch-all for my mail, half empty bottles of water and loose change. It’s literally an “everything but the kitchen sink” type space —Continue reading “Clean Table, Clean Mind”

Kindness Cures All

About three weeks ago, on a bright and sunny Thursday morning, I had a less-than-pleasant experience with someone in my neighborhood that left me emotionally drained. This person I barely know spewed hurtful words to me for no reason and made me question the point of helping others and being kind – I started toContinue reading “Kindness Cures All”

Good for the Soul: Celebrations and New Traditions

I follow Anna Kloots on Instagram – if you’re not one of her 123K followers, I encourage you to become one! Last week, Anna read an essay aloud entitled “Le Divorce.” It was incredibly moving and relatable. Anna is an early-thirty-something divorcee with a big story to tell. I’ve never met her but I feelContinue reading “Good for the Soul: Celebrations and New Traditions”

Taking Good Advice

About a year ago, I had a company breach a contract with me. They didn’t hold up their end of the bargain, plus they had my hard-earned money – ugh! I had tried reaching out multiple times on my own to let them know about the issue with no luck. It was a home maintenanceContinue reading “Taking Good Advice”

What I Learned by Dating a 45-year-old Teenager

In Why I Stopped Watering Dead Plants, I mentioned Aaron, my first boyfriend. We met while working with one another at a rather small non-profit. He was quiet, kind and kept to himself a lot. I was more outgoing and put effort into getting to know our co-workers. Aaron had rotator cuff surgery in JulyContinue reading “What I Learned by Dating a 45-year-old Teenager”

Why I Stopped Watering Dead Plants

I watered a dead plant for five years. Well, figuratively…not literally. I dated a guy for five years and it should have ended long before it did. I could write a book on all the red flags that had been present from day one and all the times I wanted to leave but didn’t haveContinue reading “Why I Stopped Watering Dead Plants”

Speaking Up is Healthy

I have always hated conflict. If I am not careful, I tend to bottle up my emotions when I am mad and then resort to passive-aggressive behavior. I’m a work in progress. Reading the quote “If you avoid conflict to keep the peace, you start a new war with yourself” struck a chord with me.Continue reading “Speaking Up is Healthy”

A High-Low Friend

Thanks to a fun article from STYLECASTER, I recently read that there are fifty (yes – fifty!) types of friends women have. Some are good (The Ride or Die Friend) and some are, well, not-so-good (The Flake). If I could add a positive one to the list…#51 you may say…it would be the High-Low Friend.Continue reading “A High-Low Friend”

Can Spin Class Feed Your Soul?

In full disclosure, I wrote this piece prior to COVID-19. I thought it was timely because gyms in my area are opening their doors today for the first time since March. My Sunday best is a t-shirt, yoga pants and unwashed hair that’s pulled up with a gold lamé tie. On Sunday mornings, not aContinue reading “Can Spin Class Feed Your Soul?”

Leaps of Faith

I used to think of myself as a risk-taker and someone who, no matter the situation, was brave enough to take a leap of faith. When it came to employment, I was never scared to leave one job for another. I knew better things were coming as I closed each new chapter to start aContinue reading “Leaps of Faith”