Sharing my adventures as I navigate life
I have a love/hate relationship with my phone. One the one hand, it's a powerful tool where I can easily access any type of information, any time. On the other hand, it's an addiction that sucks me into the black hole of doom scrolling. Over the past few years, I've realized that my phone use
Many of us struggle with our sleep. A variety of studies have shown that getting a good night’s sleep is one of the key elements to living a healthy life. It’s also one of the more challenging things to achieve, especially as we age. Menopause and the accompanying hormonal shit show affect every aspect of
Dreams can come true. But, we need to work at reaching those dreams. This year once again proved that growth happens when I step outside my comfort zone. The comfort zone might be unpleasant, yet many of us are willing to stay in unpleasant situations for fear of change. How many times do we tell
Have you heard? Walking is the easiest and most effective way to make us feel better and ward off a slew of unwanted health issues. Walking is also accessible to most people and it’s free. Nearly 20 years ago, I discovered the life changing magic of walking when I started going for walks in the
Late last year, I turned 60. Birthdays often make me reflect on the year that was, and what I hope the new year brings. It’s also a chance to celebrate another trip around the sun. I was determined to celebrate this new milestone in style. So, I started to plan my celebrations early. Since my
This is the year when I finally will overcome my fear of deep water and learn to swim. I love water but I'm terrified of deep water. To me, there is no better way to unwind and chill than watching a body of water. But, as soon as I get in, I start to tense
This is the story of how my 2021 was saved by serendipity. Remember 2021? Much like 2020, 2021 was a dumpster fire of a year for the most part. The pandemic kept dragging its butt and making life miserable for all. 2021 threw us many challenges: the highly contagious Omicron reared its ugly head and
In early July 2016, when I hit “publish” on my first ever blog post, I never thought that I'd still be blogging five years later. I also had no way of knowing how much I would enjoy the writing process. I initially created the blog as a way to document my week-long pilgrimage on the
Taking daily micro-steps can lead to big changes. Why is that? Many of us strive to improve some areas of our life. It could be improving our fitness level, making healthier food choices, learning a new skill, starting a business, or even improving our work-life balance. These improvements often involve making big changes in how
May 1, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of my mom's death. My mom was young when she died - 69 years old. The year leading up to her death and the months following are a blur. Twenty years later, my heart still races when I think back to 2000-2001. Those were the most stressful years