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Another day in the in-between

I say “I’m a writer” but why is it so hard to write sometimes? Why do I do anything other than write, when what I need most is to write? Maybe it’s because I feel I have nothing to say lately. I’m stuck in this weird world. Wake up, work, go to the gym, eat,Continue reading “Another day in the in-between”

Non-resolution

It’s the last day of 2020. I made an effort today. I woke up, wrote in my journal while I sipped rich coffee. I made calls for work, went to the gym, nothing too exciting but exciting enough. I thought I wanted this year to be over. I thought I’d embrace the new year. I’veContinue reading “Non-resolution”

The Fighter

I don’t know what it is in me that needs to fight. I never learned how to throw a punch but these hands can fly. Maybe because I think good things are worth fighting for. I want someone to fight for me, go to battle, just once get me as a prize. I fight, whyContinue reading “The Fighter”

Words

When will I learn that what I say matters? When will we learn that our words are heard? What I think, then say out loud, often comes to fruition. I haven’t felt like myself lately. Normally, I’m overly optimistic. I’m the “positive vibes” only friend and have chastised my friends when they speak ill ofContinue reading “Words”

Black Lives Matter: It’s not just a Social Media Trend.

My last post was about the first Black lives matter march that I attended. It was easy to write because it was right after the event and I was fired up. It has now been three weeks of marching, protesting, educating myself and sharing what I’ve been learning about this movement. First, I want toContinue reading “Black Lives Matter: It’s not just a Social Media Trend.”

I Marched

I may not understand, but I stand. I am a white woman (yes, another white woman sharing her opinion). I have never been treated unfairly because of the color of my skin. I have never been wrongfully accused or yelled at because of the color of my skin. There are so many things I haven’tContinue reading “I Marched”

Body Image

Body image Where do I begin when writing about body image? I have had every image of my body in my head, from feeling fit and toned, a goddess among mortals to disgust, loathing and over-analyzing of every inch of pale skin, and pockets of fat. When I was in middle school, I was friendsContinue reading “Body Image”

Coaching with Jess

Why I chose to work with a life coach. Last week, I wrote about following your intuition and listening to your gut. I often write a lot about health and how important it is to keep your body healthy as well as your mind. Whenever I’m stressed or in the process of making a decisionContinue reading “Coaching with Jess”

Loving yourself. It’s more than face masks and scented candles.

We love a lot of things, a lot of people. But do we love ourselves? We love, deeply and fiercely. We share our love willingly, strongly. Or maybe we love someone or something but hold that close to our chests, we love in secret. But what about self- love. Sure, we take time for “self-care”Continue reading “Loving yourself. It’s more than face masks and scented candles.”

shells and salt

It was a slightly over-cast day, but still warm. The kind of day where you think you don’t need sunscreen but then notice your shoulders are pink when you walk home. My hair was heavy with salt water. I sat on the beach with my boyfriend. I watched him watch the waves in front ofContinue reading “shells and salt”