post-traumatic growth…one day at a time
The picture above is The Love Monster. My daughter drew it, and named it. It hangs on the wall of my bedroom, and it makes me smile. This week it’s giving me comfort in a way nothing tangible seems to be able to. I’m going to talk out of my ass for a minute, about … Read more
It’s been one month. One-half of the trial period I set for myself to see what I think of this side gig. And I have to say, I’m happy I’m still in. For those of you who don’t know, my side gig is Rodan + Fields – a skincare company founded by the dermatologists who … Read more
So, I’ve decided to take on a side gig slash new business. Those of you who have known me the longest will either cheer me on or roll your eyes, just as you’ve done every other time I’ve started something new – something that seems completely disconnected from what I’ve been doing prior. Hopefully by … Read more
I used to have this dream that I’d just received a large sum of money – enough that I’d be able to quit whatever horrible, soul-sucking job I was doing at the time and live large if I wanted to. In the dream I’d be flooded with a feeling of relief and joy, knowing that … Read more
“There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened.” I’m 42 today. According to The Hitchhiker’s … Read more