Life of Me: Dog Mom

I like to say my life is boring. In the grandest scheme of things, my life is indeed pretty freakin’ boring. I mean, come on. I am an extremely introverted [read: granny life] single mom. That pretty much sums me up. But the dogs do help make my life less boring. If I’m not telling Bucket Head […]

Worst Halloween Ever: A Dating Horror Story

Guys, it’s time for that time honored tradition! My worst (and only) Halloween date ever! Y’all  probably know this story, but here we go! Buckle up kids. It’s scary story time. Back in college, a very cute boy asked me out. And duh I said yes. We shall call cute coed Sarge. Many people think […]

Chronicles of Sadness: It’s Okay That It’s Not Okay

The funny thing about depression is that depression is a funny thing. Depression and/or anxiety affects millions of us and yet when we’re in the middle of it, we still feel all alone. That’s the thing about depression. It lies to you. Constantly. It tells you nobody will understand. It whispers that whatever is bothering […]

Week 2 Of My 6 Week Challenge: Am I Dead Yet?

Proud to say I survived Week 1 of my Six Week Challenge with our local Iron Dog Gym. Barely… but barely still counts. Oh yes… I forgot to mention my car broke down again Friday. I could have really used shots after that, but instead I had chocolate milk (NOT ALLOWED IN MY MEAL PLAN) […]

Chronicles of Sadness: Triggers

Note: These aren’t my words. This isn’t my journey. But it could be. It could be anyone’s. This is Alma’s journey. Thank you for being brave enough to share. I haven’t edited this in any way.  On Depression.  It’s messy It can leave you in a puddle, snot nosed, crying (for no apparent reason). It […]