The episodes of Sex and the City have been stacking up in my DVR cache. It hasn't been easy to carve out time to watch TV, especially without exposing YaYa to all the references to sex. Last night, when I gave up on fighting my body's … [Continue reading]
Back of the pack
I *wanted* to be in one of the faster waves. I *wanted* to be challenged, pushed, and motivated. Months from now, those may be the words that I will use to describe my experience but, for now, I think words such as humbled, left behind, and … [Continue reading]
Butt kickin’
I got a butt kickin' today... and, technically, yesterday too. I bailed on joining the Team yesterday at track. I just wasn't up for the social atmosphere, so I emailed the head coach to get the specifics on the workout. It was to be a … [Continue reading]
Famous last words
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present." ~ Oogway, Kung Fu Panda … [Continue reading]
Having Seconds
People seemed to indicate that the first year of my grieving would be the hardest. Along with this indication was an undertone of reassurance that getting through the “firsts” [1st Father’s Day, 1st Wedding Anniversary, Birthday(s), Thanksgiving, … [Continue reading]