Growing up I was taught early on that women were second to men. Wow, that was hard to put in writing. It’s one thing to know it, and another to face it and say it…Continue Reading
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Cheating
Is it okay to cheat? Do you do it? When I started telling people I am trying to lose weight and get back in shape, I got a lot of opinions and ideas on how…Continue Reading
Vulnerable Rebel?
How I see myself, and what’s reality can be quite different most times. Take riding my scooter, for instance. I can see myself on my pretty blue Vespa, sundress and sandals on with a baguette…Continue Reading
Weekend Off…
… to go check out my new saddle for my bike. I’ve been riding this bike for a couple of years now, and it kills my butt every time! I finally did some research and…Continue Reading
I let a couple of screws get me down
I’m hard on myself sometimes. And I don’t mean just metaphorically. I mean like dropping a five-pound mallet on my right foot, or cutting my left thumb. Somehow, I keep injuring the same areas. Four…Continue Reading
The Great Cover-Up
Growing up on the western shores of Lake Michigan was the best. I think it seared my love for the beach into my soul. We hung out on those beaches as often as possible, and…Continue Reading
Shame
Starting a blog like this was not easy. It took me a while to come to terms with the idea of sharing truths and exposing myself. Everyday I question myself asking, “What gives me the…Continue Reading
Inspiration
Inspiration comes from the strangest places. Have you ever seen that Modern Family episode where Phil tells his wife, Claire, that he had lunch with a colleague who recommended the wedge salad, and that she…Continue Reading
The day after
I let it all hang out yesterday. With encouragement from my husband, I posted my first revealing, realistic, relevant photo of myself…in my underwear. The truth is, I was nervous as hell. I was sure…Continue Reading
Exposing the truth
Okay here goes nothing. It’s time I exposed the truth to myself and be who I am. I have been hiding behind the stories I tell myself and I don’t want to do that anymore.…Continue Reading
Here goes nothing…
I have a secret… The person you see on the outside is not necessarily the person I am on the inside. Or another way to say it…my online persona is what I want you to…Continue Reading