I have friends who are really hard on themselves. I hear the things they say about themselves, and I know the things they say TO themselves are probably even worse, and it makes me sad. Where does it come from, this idea that beating ourselves up is what we deserve? We have, thankfully, moved away […]
Inner Children Need Love! Read More »
Some time ago, I thought about joining a gym. I looked around at the options, but the only ones close to me had a lot of reviews with variations of “only for the beautiful people” or “expensive!” or “constant pressure to upgrade membership.” Planet Fitness and Chuze sounded good–affordable, supportive, maybe even fun–but there were
I Went to a Gym–And I Liked It! Read More »
I haven’t done any actual scientific data collecting, but I’m of the understanding that a lot of us mean to do things we never get around to, but then go ahead and do a lot of things we never meant to do. Attaining level 37 on Candy Crush instead of working on a term paper, for instance.
Superfriends, Go For It! Read More »
Does anyone else always want to make risqué jokes about the “best laid…?” Just me, then? Ahem. As usual in my life, I’m pretty happy, but I feel I could do better. Also as usual, I’m looking around for ideas. Recently Erin Zarro (who is awesomesauce) mentioned Monica Leonelle and 8-minute writing. I’m trying it. Currently
Best Laid Plans, and All That Read More »
So I know this awesome writer. I love everything I’ve ever read of her writing, and I’ve managed to get my hands on a lot, mostly in bits and pieces. But she has this problem. I haven’t always been as helpful as I’d like. I’ve tried to talk her through it, but I have this
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