Category: It’s all about me

Five chilly thoughts on a dreary (snowy) Monday

The view from my basement office. The lights are off, and it is quite dark and gloomy down here today. It is SNOWING today in Nova Scotia, for the first time of the season. It’s a total rip-off, though, because it’s a wet, disgusting… Continue Reading “Five chilly thoughts on a dreary (snowy) Monday”

Saying yes to new traditions

In keeping with our new tradition of not getting each other giftcards — or any physical gifts at all — for our birthdays, Best Friend and I met today for one of our new and totally awesome birthday lunches. It was wonderful. I think… Continue Reading “Saying yes to new traditions”

When introverts have children …

I think the biggest challenge for me, as a parent, is the fact that I spent so much of my pre-kid life … all alone. As a kid, I spent most afternoons alone in my bedroom, playing Barbies and listening to Salt-N-Pepa (coolest kid… Continue Reading “When introverts have children …”

Three weeks in | Weight Loss Challenge

Today marks the end of the third week in the fitness/weight loss challenge I’m participating in with my Zumba class. Here’s a quick rundown of how I’m doing: First week (September 10): I was down 2 lbs! (-2 lbs. total) Second week (September 17):… Continue Reading “Three weeks in | Weight Loss Challenge”

Chipaholics Anonymous

I’ve been diligently tracking everything I eat — and all of the exercise I get — since Wednesday, when our group weight loss challenge began at Zumba. Here is what I have learned so far, in this highly-detailed research into my bad habits …… Continue Reading “Chipaholics Anonymous”