Tag Archives: NaBloPoMo
Helping When You Don’t Understand
I have a friend that struggles with depression. She recently had to take a leave of absence from work because of it. A recent text message exchange with her reveled that she has mixed state bipolar. I hardly understand bipolar and definitely do not understand mixed state bipolar. From what I’ve found on Wikipedia it […]
Wanting Something Bad Enough
I struggle with my weight. I’m in pretty good shape, but have a ways to go to reach my ideal weight. I want to get to my ideal weight (and fitness) bad, really bad. I’ve always felt if I wanted something bad enough I could make it happen. I’ve proven this to myself before…even with […]
Red Velvet Cupcakes…My Nemesis
I LOVE red velvet cupcakes especially the brand they carry at my local grocery store. They are amazing, but they are also my dieting nemesis. I’m not exaggerating…according to Google’s definition “nemesis” is the perfect description. The inescapable agent of someone’s or something’s downfall. Ok…maybe they are “escapable” but it’s hard…very, very hard. I have […]
Thankful Thursday: Getting Stuff Done
Today I’m sooooo thankful for “getting stuff done”. I had a very productive week last week and this week is looking equally productive. I finished booking all my airline tickets and hotel bookings for my upcoming 9 1/2 week international trip. It wasn’t easy, but I got it done and a huge weight was lifted. […]
Action before Motivation
Right after I wrote yesterday’s post about “struggling with inspiration” I read a post from a friends blog in which she talks about “action before motivation”. She was actually referring to not wanting to go to the gym, but it totally resonated with me. And, the NaBloPoMo is forcing me to live this quote. I […]
My Life on the Perimeter 