Let's jump right into it... STORY 1: COVID IS A BITCH Special thank you to a family member who had COVID, didn't disclose this information or take any precautions, & spent all afternoon with me. They were coughing & sneezing & said, "It was just the end of a cold" when it clearly wasn't the …
November 2021 Goals
Okay, I know what you're thinking, "SC...it's almost the end of December." I know. But I realized I never posted it so here we go! https://media.giphy.com/media/l1KtXmfi3EnjM5zpK/giphy.gif OCTOBER GOALSFOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS, I WILL:– create new, sustainable habits (via baby steps) that will help me succeed. ... This has been life-changing. Tiny, baby steps are …
Being afraid
CW: eating disorders, rude-ass people I feel like it's been a blur of holidays. First Rosh Hashanah, then Yom Kippur, & now Sukkot - all within a blink. I get the whole "tis the season" part of it but I'm still chewing on my New Year's resolutions. And still trying to make amends with myself …
Joint pain
I had my bi-weekly massage last night. I knew my hips have been screaming more & I think it's because of my ankle/Achilles. Like I've been walking with a limp so I can only imagine how that hip is trying to cope.Anyways, I told my massage therapist about my foot. I told her how I …
August 2021 Goals
So I've kinda gone through some friendship shit lately. People who claim they love you then tell you they no longer do. People who say they're always there but haven't talked to you in months. You know the type. A few of these have ran & jumped off the ship lately. It's interesting because I'm …
Healthy sexual behavior – part 2
CONTENT WARNING: Today's post is for mature audiences only. Topics of sexuality can make others uncomfortable or be an unintended trigger for those who have experienced trauma. My intention for today is to destigmatize & normalize healthy sexual behavior. Discretion is advised. DISCLAIMER: Before I get into today's topic, I want to be honest. Full …
Healthy sexual behavior – part 1
CONTENT WARNING: Today's post is for mature audiences only. Topics of sexuality can make others uncomfortable or be an unintended trigger for those who have experienced trauma. My intention for today is to destigmatize & normalize healthy sexual behavior. Discretion is advised. The other day, I was talking with a friend who was clearly sexually …
Body, mind, soul
Well hello there https://media.giphy.com/media/1AitiVkJFu5Qcimpt8/giphy-downsized-large.gif Ugh, what a QUEEN! As you know, work has been insane. By the time I log off, I'm completely spent & utterly exhausted. Some times I have to nap over lunch & after work just to make it through the evening. It's not that the work itself is difficult. There's just …
Glow Up
My apologies for the radio silence. I've been chewing on this post for a few weeks. I didn't realize it was so difficult for me to get out. Thank you for your patience & understanding.I had a scary thought. I realized in about a month, I will have been graduated from high school for 20 …
Drying out
Well hello there! Has your life been as insane as mine? Work has been absolutely nutso & I honestly haven't had the time or mental energy to do much else. You know it's been bad when you can't remember much because your mind is protecting you. Survivor mode is engaged. I feel like I'm getting …