I watched two Brené Brown TED talks last night. My body tingled; my legs went cold though covered in a blanket and my heart starting thunking loudly. After a spirited conversation with myself, I got off the couch, put on my flip flops and went for a walk. (And my feet now have blisters because…
Itchy
Something has been bugging me all day. I almost cried. So here’s what happened. A few weeks ago I went to my friend’s Celebrating Home party. You know the type, there’s a catalog and a bunch of women and food and drink. I wasn’t very excited to attend because I shouldn’t be spending money and…
Until yesterday, I’d never cried on an airplane. In fact, I try to keep crying, particularly crying in public, to a minimum. It embarrasses me and the shame and awkwardness I feel is just unnecessary when I already feel shame and awkwardness due to my weight. I went through a phase where nothing reached me…
This Was My Week
Saturday morning. Snow. Too much snow. Bright and glaring on my TV screen as I watch an “artistic” movie which contrasts the snow in a way that makes me uncomfortable. (PS. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend you view New York, I Love You) (I can recommend you buy a blu-ray player that allows you to use…
Upside Down MMM
How do you keep a blonde occupied for hours? Give her a bag of M&Ms and tell her to alphabetize them. *groan* I used M&Ms as study aids in college which became a bad habit. But when you’re sitting at a desk for hours, composing, editing, typing, trying to stay focused and productive (though your…
Hourly Rates
A phenomena that I’ve observed since adulthood – things I would say, do, or feel are different based on the time of day. I don’t wake up wanting to go to happy hour in the evening. I feel like sitting in my big red chair with coffee and my laptop until my own odor motivates…
Crunch Count
Crunch Count: 52 (40 + 12) Tonight, I spontaneously laid on the floor and started doing crunches. What was once a daily occurrence has become a “dude, weird”- BLOGWORTHY incident. I’ve written several times before about how I used to work out like a fiend and I used to eat healthy (different ways and times)…
Rump Roast
Ever wonder what happens if you buy panties that are one size too big? Well folks, let me tell you about my trip to Hy-Vee yesterday. First, I was super excited this weekend to buy some new, pretty panties on sale. Maybe it’s a girl thing, but a new pair of panties every so often…