i began writing this monthly post unintentionally in may 2022, motivated by an unexpected and deeply personal loss. your engagement with these posts means so much to me. i wasn’t sure i would continue after that summer, but now, it has become a cherished part of my monthly routine. thank you for reading along each month.… Continue reading what i kept – january 2025
Category: Life
emotional damage
i had two appointments last week—one with my migraine doctor for my three-month botox checkup, and a few days later, my monthly visit with my psychiatrist. i went to my migraine appointment feeling optimistic, because for the first time in the 19 years i’ve had migraines, i’ve been keeping a detailed migraine and headache journal.… Continue reading emotional damage
screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 70
if you’re new to my blog, welcome! here is an explanation of the tater tot post. i'm loving the fact that we’re beginning the 15th year of my blog with episode 70 of tater tots. i was born in 1970, so it feels like this whole thing is a little gift from the universe. i couldn’t have… Continue reading screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 70
366 grateful days of 2024
i’ve been keeping a gratitude journal since september 2021—just a simple 50-cent spiral notebook that was meant for ella’s schoolwork. each morning, before anything else, i take a moment to jot down what i’m grateful for. it’s not always easy, but it’s become a meaningful part of my daily routine. last year, i shared 365… Continue reading 366 grateful days of 2024
what i kept – december 2024
i began writing this monthly post unintentionally in may 2022, motivated by an unexpected and deeply personal loss. your engagement with these posts means so much to me. i wasn’t sure i would continue after that summer, but now, it has become a cherished part of my monthly routine. thank you for reading along each month.… Continue reading what i kept – december 2024
things i want to remember | part 24
i don’t want to lose track of the random thoughts swirling in my mind, so i’ve been jotting them down in the notes section of my phone. i’m sharing them in the hope that they resonate with you, too. if this is your first visit, welcome! you can find the other parts of this series… Continue reading things i want to remember | part 24