Take a Moment to Breathe

Between my sister and I, we've spent a total combined 15 years on the swim team. A lot of people find competitive swimming to be difficult because they see it like running underwater. Go as far as you would on your two feet on dry land but try to not breathe. When really swimming is …

When Healing Doesn’t Happen Right Away

Honestly, Here's Where I am at... I hoped that maybe as we drove across the Washington border to Oregon,  all the stress of the last three months (packing and moving, niece being born, brother-in-laws wedding, starting grad school) would magically disappear. Somebody would use force heal like in Star Wars games and my healing points …

How to Adjust to a New Place

1. Make a list of your favorite places. Burn that list. From the ashes of your old list a Phoenix will arise, and you will find your new home. 2. Do something new everyday. Like visit your favorite big box stores with the EXACT same layout as your beloved Target of yester-year (aka dip your …