Cabin Fever
Looking at old travel photos and realizing how much I miss it. Goal for this year: Get back out there. Explore with friends. Soak up all the cultures and beauty this world has to offer.
I hate diets…
So when I decided to really dedicate myself to losing weight, it was a tough decision for me to ultimately try the Body By Visalus plan. The plan works like this: a shake for breakfast, a snack, a shake for lunch, a snack and a healthy dinner. I really didn’t know if I could do … Read more
New Beginnings
Today has been one year since I arrived back in Florida. It’s really kind of crazy to think that a year has passed already and to think about all the ways that my life has changed in the last 14 months. After the loss of my mom and the job that I had for the … Read more
The Final and Most Difficult Chapter in a Completely Unreal Year
Whew. I cannot believe that I made it through the last 12 months. To say it’s been hard is an understatement of mythical proportions. Last Saturday was the one year mark since I lost my mom. To many this may seem sad but maybe not something that would completely change their world, and I get … Read more
Happy Birthday Mom…
Today would have been my beautiful mother’s 83rd birthday. I write this post in her honor. Birthdays, as with Christmas, were always a big deal in our home. Since I don’t have a family of my own, and mom spent the last several years living with me, I always did something big for her birthday. … Read more
For My Daddy…
The last 12 months have seen me spend many a night writing about my mom, most of it not public but a few posts here that I wanted to share. It has been incredibly therapuetic and I expect the next week will see some of the more emotional posts, as I reach a milestone that … Read more
New Ventures, Life Expectancy and Online Dating
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve written anything and I finally have some news worth sharing… I got a new job. (yay!!!) Yep, someone is going to pay me a salary, benefits, the whole thing to write. It’s a technical writer position, so not too glamorous, but important none the less, and it’s a … Read more
Viva Las Vegas
This post is dedicated to my close friends: Kristi, Nancy, Bill, Margi & Dan. I love our little family and miss Dan incredibly. Here is to fabulous memories and good times ahead. Love you guys.
Happiness project- Jan 26
Pic of the day….
The Nugget… Happiness Project, San Fran edition
It’s been a tough week so I’m way behind on my posts. I intend to get caught up this week. In the meantime, this is dedicated to my dear friend, Nancy, whose San Francisco 49ers have made it to the playoffs. Since my Boys are out… I’ll temporarily assume the role of supporter and 49ers … Read more








