From the category archives:

Becoming Myself

Say Yes More

May 14, 2011

Things have been crazy around here lately, both on a personal and professional level. This past week was incredibly stressful, so when I had the opportunity to go out for some good food and good conversation on Thursday, I jumped at the chance. There was a small event for some local bloggers, and despite a [...]

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Because It’s FOR ME

May 9, 2011

I have spent far, far too long ignoring–or at least forgetting–that I am a woman first. I’ve put every other label in front of that one: mother, wife, employee. I’ve used other qualifiers: comfortable, easy, inexpensive. But I’ve ignored that part of me that wants to look good and feel good…FOR ME. I think part [...]

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Missing My Swagger

April 29, 2011

I’ve lost my swagger. I mean, not that I had a ton of swagger to start with. Even back in the day, my swagger was pretty tame compared to some people’s. But I did have some. A spring in my step. A swing to my hips. You know. Swagger. I lost mine a long time [...]

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Oh, To Have the Tenacity of a Toddler

April 26, 2011

(focused) Oh, to have the tenacity of a toddler. To be able to face your obstacles over and over until you conquer them. Sure, there may be a tantrum in there, from frustration or exhaustion. But then you realize–hey, I still haven’t done that THING yet, and that’s WAY more important than screaming here. And [...]

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In My Head, In My Heart

April 22, 2011

In my head, I want to be the kind of mom who does crafts and creates fun little traditions and marks every milestone in some special way. But in my heart, that’s not me. I’m not that mom. In my head, I want to be the wife who is suzy homemaker, cleaning, cooking, baking so [...]

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