I'm embarrassed to admit that I still watch The Bachelor, Bachelorette, and yes, even Bachelor In Paradise. A little piece of my feminist heart dies every time I tune in but I just can't help it... it's my guilty pleasure. I've roped my husband into watching with me and we always end up having the... Continue Reading →
10 Things I Didn’t Understand Until I Had a Baby
Some things you just have to be a parent to understand.
Choose Your Own Adventure: A Love Letter To Your Mom
Mother's Day is quickly approaching and I've got your back! As a new mom (8 months in, that still counts as new right?) I definitely appreciate my mom even more than I already did, and I think you should too. This Mother's Day, tell your mom what she means to you and if you're not... Continue Reading →
In There Somewhere
Imagine after years of building your career that one day you're dropped into a brand new job in a completely different field, that you have no training for. In addition to having a surprise start date, the first day will be the most physically demanding feat you have ever attempted. There are no holidays, no... Continue Reading →
5 Things You Will Find in a Mom’s Facebook Group
The first rule of a Mom's Facebook Group is that you can't talk about the Mom's Facebook Group, here's hoping I don't get kicked out. As a new mom I joined a number of local and national groups and let me tell you, the entertainment value is high. While there is a lot of practical... Continue Reading →
This Whole Mom Thing: It’s Hard
Loving my daughter is easy. The first month of being a mom? Now, that's been a bit of a challenge. While perusing Facebook in the wee hours of the morning, with my tiny human holding me hostage by the nipple, I came across a clip from football coach and former ESPN analyst, Lou Holtz's undergraduate commencement... Continue Reading →
10 Things That Surprised Me About Being Pregnant
Being pregnant is pretty wild and no matter how many books you read or apps you download there are bound to be some surprises along the way. (Ok, so I only read one book... but I have TWO apps...) At just less than two weeks to my due date I am currently on the home stretch (not... Continue Reading →
The Best Worst Decision I’ve Ever Made
"What the fuck have I done?" I thought as I laid awake on my tiny twin bed staring at the ceiling of my dorm room. "What was I trying to prove? Who did I think I was? I am not adventurous, I am not brave. What.the.fuck.was.I.thinking?" I waited three days for my new roommates to arrive and for... Continue Reading →
The 5 Most Important Things I’m Learning From Yoga
The first time I tried yoga I was 17, worked at a gym, and thought yoga was a place for flatulent old people. My sister and I decided to give it a go anyway and ended up confirming my suspicion: we spent 45 minutes stifling hysterical laughter caused by the audible farts of seniors. A... Continue Reading →
Little Black Heart: What does it take to make a difference?
I once took a Facebook quiz, back when taking Facebook quizzes wasn't just something your parents and grandparents did, back when only students could have Facebook profiles, back when all Facebook photos were party pics uploaded from a digital camera... sigh, the good old days. I digress... I once took a Facebook quiz and it was called: "What colour is... Continue Reading →