the toys on the floor
I’m sure some people will call this “lazy” and that’s fine. I call it preserving energy.
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teaching the little things
As I tried to explain the grey zone, it occurred to me that learning the little, and often nuanced things in life can sometimes be the hardest. The unspoken rules. The “best practices”. The things we might only learn the hard way when something has blown up in our face.
the weight of three pounds
In January 2025, I joined the OrangeTheory Fitness Transformation Challenge post-surgery, aiming to regain muscle. Surprisingly, I gained 3 pounds, earning me the title of winner. Six months later, despite being in great shape, I’ve struggled with the mindf**k of the number on the scale.
i’ve been quiet (but life hasn’t been)
F is nearly 16, E’s almost two, and S is finishing his “threenager” phase. Between daycare drop-offs, high school prep, and even rappelling off a building, life’s been full—and writing slipped away.
This summer was more sunshine and sticky ice cream hands than client work, and honestly, I’m grateful. As the school year starts, I’m hopeful routine brings space to write again—about the little things I’ve missed sharing.
am i really doing this?
Two days from now, a mere 48 hours away, I’ll be lying in a recovery room at The Landings Surgical Centre after having abdominoplasty surgery. Not familiar? You might have heard it called a “tummy tuck” before! When I first decided to research tummy tucks, I felt a bit weird. I’m not a celebrity. I’m… Continue reading am i really doing this?
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