I was driving back home last night from pool league and I could just feel the anxiety ratcheting up. Usually, I'm in a good mood, having indulged in one of my favorite activities. It doesn't take much to make me happy, really. I love... Reading a good book Running a new story through my brain Shooting pool Eating amazing food Learning something new But recently? Let's just say there's a lot on the line. And I'm flat out scared it won't work. That my dream, my vision for our future, is a...

I just finished reading an essay by Stephanie Land, author of Maid, which was turned into a Netflix series. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it. Here is the link to find it on Amazon . All I can say is that when I watched it, and later read it, I cried buckets of tears. It reminded me of my early adulthood. It reminded me of how far I have come. Another time, I may speak fully about this. It is filled with painful memories, and my psyche has to be in a solid place before I can share...

Why Goal-Planning Is My Winter Sunshine It’s that time of year again: goal-planning season, also known as “the one bright spot in the frozen wasteland of winter.” Spring will always have my heart with its wild weather and first flower buds, but dreaming up a new year of possibilities comes in a very close second. While the days are short, the sky is gloomy, and everything outside feels like it’s made of ice, planning the year ahead makes me smile. There’s something about naming what I want...