My Life is Full – Learning to Prioritize

It's been in the last couple of months I finally started getting what people with a lot of time in 12-step meant by saying, "My life got really full." Recently, my life has gotten very full. Back a couple of years ago when I started recovery, I couldn't tell you what I truly loved. I …

An Award? For Me??

My lovely friend Maurnas nominated me for the Liebster Award! I was so shocked to receive this, I almost couldn't believe it was happening. Since when have I been popular enough to get an award? (Thank you, Maurnas!) I love lists in real life, but sometimes think they're cheesy on blogs. But... because it was …

I’m… Tired.

So, I've been ramping up and speeding up and trying to organize so that I can shift this blog over to a new design and a new domain name. (Yes, for reals! Coming soon!) But one thing keeps coming up for me. I'm tired. I look across the blogging web-o-sphere and my mind automatically starts …

Quarter Life Crisis

If you are feeling trapped and dissatisfied, have recently experienced a complete change of life direction, and are in your mid to late 20's, you might be experiencing a quarter life crisis. Common side effects of quarter life crisis include: A sudden change of mind on career paths. A drastic move across the country/world. Breaking …

The Patron Saint of Lost Causes (The Day My Sisters Died, Part 3)

If you are just joining in, I invite you to read Part 1 and Part 2, here and here. ------- (St. Jude - The Patron Saint of Desperate Cases and Lost Causes) "If this is salvation, I can show you the trembling. You'll just have to trust me. I'm scared. I am the patron saint …

Intermission

Hello, all. Just wanted to let you know that part 3 is still coming. I've been on vacation in Mexico this past week (hooray for vacation and the beach!) and haven't had the mental space to try to write it. But it's in my heart and will be put down as soon as I can …