Ok, so there’s a blog in my drafts that I was working on about the new Biggest Loser documentary. I took what I thought would be a quick break, and now it’s been over two weeks. Oops. I’m going to get back to that draft, but not yet. The past few weeks my brain has… Continue reading So long August
Category: General Post
Dear August
Here’s tonight’s ramble. We’re sitting in bed, winding down on our phones. I know that many will say that you shouldn’t wind down with your phone, but I’ve found that it helps distract me from some of the other things of the day. I also acknowledge the toxicity that comes with social media in the… Continue reading Dear August
A poem and a little bit of running
My goal this week was to write a poem, and post it here. The heat reminds me the things you can’t see can suffocate you Like ego Like jealousy Like expectations Like fear Like cologne or perfume that was dumped on not spritzed Like stale air from a bad date that you should’ve said no… Continue reading A poem and a little bit of running
Writing reminds me to breathe
I’ve been thinking all week about writing. Often in the most unhelpful places, like the car or the shower. I thought about making lists and why those help. I thought about poems, and I went back and listened to a few of my favorites that I’ve written and performed. My head feels full most of… Continue reading Writing reminds me to breathe
Writing hesitation and Andrea Gibson died
I started writing in high school. Mostly journaling. Always pages that were torn out and then thrown out because I was so scared they would be found. I started writing short stories in college. I still have the first chapter book that I wrote - and didn't finish. It has traveled four laptops and two… Continue reading Writing hesitation and Andrea Gibson died
Climbing Out
I looked through my drafts and the last post I was in the middle of writing was about leadership and personality tests. The draft is from September. I skimmed it. It all still made sense. It's also from where I noticed I was starting to check out and burn out from everything. Maybe I'll post… Continue reading Climbing Out
Free write #4: It’s hard to say you’re not ok(ay)
I've been sitting here for about 20 minutes and I've gotten distracted at least the same number of times. I want to write, but I'm not really sure what to say. There's a lot of thoughts floating around - some not appropriate outside the walls of my skull and some that just seem odd out… Continue reading Free write #4: It’s hard to say you’re not ok(ay)
Embracing The Next Chapter: What I’m taking into the New Year, and the shit I’m leaving behind
In this post, I reflect on the past year, which included travel, the ending of relationships - the beginning of new ones, achievements and personal growth. I confronted doubts, especially when changing career paths. Despite occasional health issues, they maintained a strenuous physical regime. In the new year, the I plan to continue amplifying my voice concerning patient care, persisting with flexibility, and emphasizing the power of small joys.
Breaking Tradition: Redefining Family and How to Plan Self-care
I'm genuinely excited about the holiday season. Rather than focusing on family or tradition, I'm celebrating with my chosen community. This post shares my experiences and offers some tips for others who may struggle around the holiday including mental health, alcohol and addiction resources.
Hidden Costs: Where do you have surgery if the facility fee isn’t covered?
This update has been long overdue, but the past few months have been busy. Over the summer, I shared that I received a bill from my doctor's office with the remaining balance that my insurance didn't cover from my bilateral salpingectomy. This didn't look accurate to me. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as long… Continue reading Hidden Costs: Where do you have surgery if the facility fee isn’t covered?