Tag: February
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The Focused Fog: How My Cold-Rattled Brain Found Its Flow
Usually, a head cold is my worst nightmare—a rhythmic-breaking, “cry for mom” disaster. But this time, the brain fog became a metaphorical helmet, acting as blinders that narrowed my focus into a productivity streak. From 25 novel pages to new manuscripts, it turns out a rattled brain might be my best collaborator.
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Considering the Meditative Glide and Cautionary Turn at La Thuile
After a three-year hiatus due to an ankle injury, I returned to the Italian Alps with romantic notions of skiing. While my body held up, a surprising mental shift—anxiety and fear—transformed the meditative joy into a test of endurance. What once brought gleeful abandon now felt heavy, making me question if my passion for the…
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The Big City Buzz: A Lesson in Self-Discovery
Two weeks ago, I was defrosting by the sea. Today, I’m fueling up on the vibrant energy of the city. 🏙️✨
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Blog Facelift
Although you will read this as a new post, I am writing this on a Google Doc since I have finally taken the plunge to update my blog behind the scenes. You may notice a bit different font, coloring, overall view…or you may not!
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Health: Fibroids
About to head off home for the next week or so, but wanted to get a post out to maintain a sense of normal. So, back to previously scheduled programming on health – my health. This post, I’d like to talk about fibroids. If you’ve never heard of these lovely items in the human body,…
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In Memory Of: Larry Bilyeu
Well, I hadn’t planned to fly home so soon but when you lose someone who was truly larger than this life, it feels right to go be amongst those who also loved him and got to be touched by his light while he walked in our time and space. He always made time to come…
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Health Report: Part 1
Generally, I have grown up with the idea that our health matters are something private. We don’t talk about them with other people outside our family and even within the family, we might not talk about it in too much detail unless asked specifically. When my grandmothers were aging and deteriorating in their health, I…
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Hawaii: Family Trip 2025
This was a planned holiday for months as a nice way for the family to get together. It was sponsored by my parents for my brother and my niece, and subsidized for us. Never mind that the travel time in both directions was long and arduous, I mean, we were going to Hawaii! Despite M…
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Enough is Enough!
*Trigger Warning – if you’re weak or easily offended, don’t bother reading this post. It won’t help you.* Life on a schedule may seem too constricting to most, but I challenge anyone who says that to a comparison on productivity, satisfaction, and contentment levels. If you, reader, say to yourself, “Well, of course, if you’re…
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Australia 14/20 Days
We are now two full weeks in. This means just a week left, but still so much to do and see. Even since the weekend, we have done quite a bit. From Alice Springs, we headed to Darwin which is popular for seeing the crocodiles. Obviously, we made sure that we did a tour. It…
