Wide awake at 4 a.m. staring at the high desert clear night sky illuminated with stars. And out of nowhere I'm flooded with painful childhood memories. Feelings of humiliation, of being overlooked, ignored and alone are overwhelming. There are no adults in these memories. There's no one to blame for my interpretation of these rather … Continue reading Not Good Enough
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Mornin’ Joe
My morning cup of joe is what compels me to get out of bed. Sipping on my first cup of coffee is admittedly one of my favorite moments of the day, and I savor it. I've turned it into a whole ritual and while it's brewing, I typically do some minor chores like make the … Continue reading Mornin’ Joe
Sweet Reunion
I let out a small shriek when someone grabs me from behind at the Las Vegas baggage claim. Imagine my delight at seeing my sweetie after a whole month. He goes the extra mile for me by coming in to see me when it would have been so much easier for him to wait in … Continue reading Sweet Reunion
The Joy & Angst of Leaving My Job
It's the new year and Chris and I leave for our road trip soon. In the meantime, I'm still working long hours at my job as a clinical director for a non-profit organization and it feels rather bittersweet. More sweet than bitter, as you can see from my photo as I jump for joy in … Continue reading The Joy & Angst of Leaving My Job
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