I sat down in front of my computer a week ago, with every intention of hammering out a post about "baby registry must-haves". And every day, for the past seven days, I have carved out time to sit in front of my computer for this same topic.. ending each session with a completely blank screen.…
Mental Health
You’re Gonna Want a Nurse Like Me
No promises on how this one is going to come out... I am drinking red wine, the baby has been a screaming banshee for the better part of the day, I'm covered in baby oatmeal, and I don't remember if I ate lunch. A little over a month ago, the day of the Las Vegas…
I’ve Got It Under Control
In grade school, I struggled in the "works well with others" category. Which I'm sure was frustrating to my parents, because they could get a tutor for vocabulary or geometry... However, they just don't have a "How To Be Less Bossy 101" course in your average elementary school. I received politely passive aggressive remarks on…
As Yourself
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these…
Nobody likes you when you’re 23
"My stupid mouth has got me in trouble.. I've said too much again." You know, John Mayer and I have more in common than I would like to admit. And sadly enough, this song has become the anthem of my 23 years. Try as I may, the words always seem to spill out at the…