My Three Words 2017 Edition

For some reason (2016) it was difficult to sit down and focus on what three words I want to use as my guides in 2017. For those of you who didn’t catch my post last year, this is my fourth year of choosing three words instead of resolutions. Stealing the concept from Chris Brogan, I […]

Man standing, looking out.

Getting Started: Unemployed Life

As I sit on my big red couch writing, me at one end and Westley curled up sleeping at the other, I am thankful for his company. Being unemployed, my weekdays are spent mostly alone. Having my puppy to talk to makes me feel less crazy. It also is fun as I started going on mini-San Diego adventures throughout […]

Finding the bright side

Life: The Latest Challenge (June’s Challenge)

When I designated 2016 the year of challenges, I specifically said I didn’t want huge, uncontrolled challenges. Instead, I wanted cute, little challenges that I gave myself. Challenges that might push me just enough out of my comfort zone, help me heal, and look at exciting ways to move forward as a “better” person. That was […]

January AIP Challenge – Traveling for Fun

Eating on an extremely restricted diet is challenging enough during a regular week. The food preparation required, as well as the additional planning is enough to drive me crazy. Add the travel on top of it and I mainly just feel like I need to run away (on one hand it’s exercise), have a drink […]