I'm not a good friend. I've realized this recently, and honestly, it came as a bit of a shock. I thought I was a great friend. Here is my thinking: If there is an issue in your life that involves several different people from different areas in your life, then the common denominator is you.… Continue reading Friend or Foe? Navigating the Waters of Adult Friendships
Category: Family
Who is that old lady in the mirror?
Have you ever stumbled into the bathroom in the morning, bleary-eyed and uncaffeinated, only to look up and not recognize the face staring back at you? Yeah, me too. I don't know if it's because we are actually having a winter in Texas this year or what, but my skin looks horrendous. Don't even talk… Continue reading Who is that old lady in the mirror?
Back on the Weight-Loss Wagon: I’m an Atkins Teacher Again
Most of you know that I began a journey toward physical and mental health in May of 2016. I used the Atkins diet to help me with both because it is the right plan to help balance blood sugar and combat sugar crashes due to hypoglycemia. A great side effect is weight loss (one of… Continue reading Back on the Weight-Loss Wagon: I’m an Atkins Teacher Again
I Need Some Catharsis- Facing Down the Enemy at my Former School
What to do, what to do. I had a pretty horrid experience last night that is making me wonder if I have truly gone over the edge. Maybe my 3 readers can help me decide if I'm nuts. Last night, my youngest daughter had freshman orientation at the high school she will start next week.… Continue reading I Need Some Catharsis- Facing Down the Enemy at my Former School
Are they ready?
As of next Thursday, my husband and I will have a senior and a freshman in high school. What? When did this happen? I've been thinking about this craziness for some time. My husband and I have talked extensively about the fact that we only have a couple more years with our girls under… Continue reading Are they ready?