I write. I teach. I mom. I need rest.

I write. I teach. I mom. I thought my use of this phrase would be a good way to make sure that I stay relatively on topic when using social media. At the time, I thought it was cute. I mean, it is catchy.  However, time has now passed since I began using this pithy… Read more »

Image of two yellow, square pillows surrounding a pink notebook hot pink pencil case with a monster face.

It was a good day.

I’m not saying this will work perfectly well every day, but I am saying that I am willing to be more intentional about my pursuit of happiness.

When Everything Seems Wrong…

This can’t be the new normal. What is normal, even? …

I can tell you about how I feel about this: I feel like some days, every decision I make is probably wrong, and I am filled with what-ifs.

For now, we have eggs.

I am fully vaccinated. I felt like it was the least I could do in a pandemic that has been so large, so overwhelming, and so…much. I thought that with vaccination, I would regain my confidence to step back into the world. Silly me. I had anxiety before the pandemic started. I’m not sure why… Read more »

Intentional Joy

How did I keep my writing life from coming to a screeching halt due to the pandemic?

I was intentional with my choices–particularly joy.