Menopause cry journal, courtesy of Mary Ruefle.I have something very similar—except mine is a migraine journal filled with big black M’s instead of C’s. Two weeks ago, a friend texted me a link to an article by Mary Ruefle titled Pause. Mary Ruefle wrote her essay Pause in 2015 about her experience with menopause. That… Continue reading Understood
My friend Jeanette, the mastermind behind the vision board, has gotten me to thinkin' again which is never ever good. She wrote a post about 30 Refreshingly Unique Blog Writing Prompts and let me tell you, they are indeed refreshing. So from her list of delightful prompts, I chose #7: A quirk you have. Let's get… Continue reading Quirks? I Got ‘Em By The Boatload
First published November 20th, 2017 For the past ten years I've been going through perimenopause. Just kidding, it's only been two years. It just feels like ten years. Because the symptoms of perimenopause are SUCKING MY SOUL RIGHT OUT OF MY BODY. There are 34 symptoms of menopause, according to the website 34 Menopause Symptoms… Continue reading Did You Know There Are 34 Menopause Symptoms?
For spring break this year, we went to Destin, Florida. Honestly, I don’t remember exactly how we landed on Destin. I do know our oldest didn’t want to go anywhere “lame,” which leaves a lot open to interpretation. I, on the other hand, would have been happy going anywhere—so long as it wasn’t our local… Continue reading I Found Myself in Florida
For the past few years, whenever I’ve come across an unusual phrase—something odd, oddly beautiful, or just oddly specific—I’ve found myself saying, “That would make an excellent band name.” And now? I’ve finally collected enough to share a list. I think my work here is done. See you next week! WE'RE GOING TO ROCK YOUR… Continue reading My List of Top 10 Band Names
While I was cleaning my basement a few weeks ago, I made a discovery. My high school diary. If you ever want to see how much you’ve evolved, try reading anything you wrote before the age of 17. Fair warning: it can be a wild ride for your self-esteem. I should mention I’ve been feeling… Continue reading Dear Diary, Why Was I So Pathetic?
