Before sharing my New Year’s journey… I first need to acknowledge the great blessing that our family received during the holidays. We’ve struggled the last little bit. We have all our essentials and we treat ourselves to various things, so it’s not something we talked about or really worried about. But, we were not reallyContinue reading “Before moving forward…”
Category Archives: Ah-ha moments
Reflections of 2021
I’ve tried to write several posts over the last couple of weeks, but sometimes even when you want the words to come they don’t. I could not let the year end without acknowledging my journey through the year. Some of the highlights of 2021: Taking Jess Weiner’s WTF is Success courseQuitting a job that IContinue reading “Reflections of 2021”
Job Hunt
In April I was set to start my dream job. Life intervened and we became parents instead. Months later and though parenthood is rewarding… I want more. So, I’m applying for jobs again. First attempt is to get my dream job back, and then if not… find a new dream job. I will be writingContinue reading “Job Hunt”
Archive: Reasons to Stay (April 2020)
I get depressed. Deep darkness, can’t see a way through the pain and don’t want to live anymore kind of depressed. No, I do not take medication for it. I tried that but they made me not recognize any part of my personality. So, I found other coping mechanisms. Writing, Service, Church, Family, Friends, ReadingContinue reading “Archive: Reasons to Stay (April 2020)”
Dear Evan Hansen (a reflection)
Some background: I’ve never seen the play. I have the soundtrack practically memorized. I’ve battled depression and suicidal thoughts in my youth. So, I knew that I was going into a potential landmine field of triggers by watching this movie. I saw the movie this afternoon with my husband. After my last experience watching aContinue reading “Dear Evan Hansen (a reflection)”
Heaven and Hell
I’ve been home from my trip to New York since September 6th. I’ve spent the week processing the events. This is how I describe my trip. Heaven: Seeing my little sister. It’s been 6 years since we were in the same room and over 20 years since we got to spend any real quality timeContinue reading “Heaven and Hell”
New York on My Mind
So, I’m heading back to New York for the first time in 6 years this week. I’m going because my grandfather is sick. There’s already drama brewing among family members. So, i’m packing my cycle shoes and fully intend on finding a cyclebar to sweat in. I might also explore a place(s) that I haven’tContinue reading “New York on My Mind”
Roaring Springs
Our reimbursement for the month is late by a lot. Sometimes, even as a foster parent instead of fighting for the kids in your care… you are fighting for your needs too. It took some leg work by the current case worker, but we finally got everything we were expecting. The case worker came byContinue reading “Roaring Springs”
Another Milestone
One of yesterday’s pics Last night, I rode my 250th ride at Cyclebar with my favorite cycle instructor. I purposely ride with her three times a week. Some would say I’m a glutton for punishment, because even “recovery” rides are intense and make you work until you want to blackout. But, I choose her classesContinue reading “Another Milestone”
Change is Hard
I’m not the same person I was before I became a mom. I’m not the same person I was before leaving for New York. I’m not the same person I was when I came back to Boise. I’m not the same person I was before graduating from BYU-Idaho. I’m not (I don’t think any ofContinue reading “Change is Hard”
Indomitable Bellatrix 