“What if you were willing to be the weirdo you truly are?” ~ Dr Dain Heer I really love that question. Are you willing to be the weirdo that you truly are? If you had asked me that question in 2012, I would have said no. I would have tried so hard to conform to society and hide amongst the shadows.Ask me that question now, I will say … Continue reading Being the Weirdo I Truly Am
I did my first half marathon on Sunday, October 20th and my time was 3:00:34 with a pace of 13:46 per mile. I started training in June for this because I know me. I knew I would let life get in the way and make excuses not to train. I gave myself 5 months to get ready and I’m glad I did because the last few weeks of … Continue reading Fear & the Half Marathon
In no particular order, here’s a list of things I’ve learned while exploring & exposing myself… As Ville Vallo of HIM says in a brilliant quote, “Music is my ‘God,’ my best friend.” Without music, I am sure I would not have survived being on this earth for so long. Music has also given me some of the best friendships I could ever ask for. … Continue reading Things I’ve Learned
To me, being single isn’t the end of the world. I have sole possession of the remote control which means I can watch the NHL network, Doctor Who, SyFy channel, or RuPaul’s Drag Race any time I want to without having to DVR it or waiting for someone to relinquish control of the remote. I can take up the entire bed and all the blankets … Continue reading Being Single
There’s a lot to be said for a support circle. I am super grateful for my support circle of friends…aka chosen family. They balance me, encourage me, let me vent, let me be, and are there for me. I am not sure how I would get through life without them. They are my strength when I feel weak. They are my shoulder to cry on … Continue reading Chosen Family
Happy Anniversary!! You guys have been together 18 years! That is half of the time you’ve been alive! I am so proud of you two and everything you have been through and accomplished, but mostly, I am proud of the family that you have become and that you are raising. You have taken your youth and infused it into everything you do and into the … Continue reading A Letter to Brenda & Bud
There are words you never forget Like a chorus that plays over and over in your head The sounds of your last breathe Why did this road lead to your death? Life, oh so cruel, to steal us away from you Your last words, “goodnight baby” Forever seared into my ears Stained with my tears Held together by my fears How could I go on … Continue reading Goodnight Baby
Depression, it cannot be seen on or in a person. You can’t look at a person and label them as depressed. One might be able to see sadness but sadness and depression is not the same. I don’t talk about it to anyone. I never have. It’s mine and mine alone. It has been that way since I was a teen and it will be … Continue reading It’s Just a Moment this Time Will Pass
My beautiful friend and sistah from another mister, Adrienne sent me this tweet yesterday and she had no idea how much that one tweet made my day. I started #LifeLessonsFromJimmyBuffett on Twitter in August because his music means a lot to me and I thought it would be fun to wax poetic with the lyrics of his songs. Besides, there are a lot of life … Continue reading Life Lesson From Jimmy Buffett: That’s How I Came to Know Another Good Friend
FEAR N. an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat V. be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening Since September is exploring and exposing myself through writing, as I walked my dog, I asked myself, what did I fear in my life? The dark, ghosts, and spiders … Continue reading Fear