Feb 6
2 min

Time

There’s only so much time in the day. We all know this, yet we try to fit so much into every day. We have lists, plans, goals,...

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Feb 6
1 min

Bucket List

What’s on my bucket list? I’ve written over the years about my bucket list, the few aspirations I have. I’ve done most of them that are...

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Jan 13
3 min

Putting Him to Rest

17 years ago, I wrote my father a letter. I don’t remember exactly what I said, or how eloquent it was or wasn’t. The only thing I do...

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Jan 10
2 min

Lessons

I’ve previously written about important life lessons, but in 2021 there were specific lessons I learned. Happiness isn’t derived from...

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Jan 8
1 min

Rush

I rush through each day, rush through my shower, rush through each meal, rush through work, rush through “me time.” My mind is always on...

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Jan 21, 2021
1 min

Time travel

Sometimes I go back to a specific point in time where I could change a certain behavior or something I said. I imagine this being a...

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Apr 21, 2020
0 min

Sadie

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Mar 16, 2020
1 min

Week 11 Check-In

This week marked a milestone for me: 50 pounds lost. While my clothes feel looser and I’m starting to see a difference in the mirror, I...

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Sep 30, 2019
2 min

Lessons I’ve learned

In my 44 years, there are a few things I’ve learned (some after much trial and error, some after many times repeating the same mistake...

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HELLO

creative writing | personal essays | photography

I live in Gurnee, Illinois, with my husband, teenage son, dog, and four cats. I have a variety of interests, and my philosophy is to never let fear get in the way of what I want to accomplish.

I started this blog as a place to record my thoughts. I promise to always be completely honest.