We have all done it. You are waiting for the elevator, you are in a hurry. You hit the up arrow. And then again, and again, and again. The elevator finally arrives, doors finally open. You select the desired floor then the door closing button, and again, and again, and again. Finally they close. Statistics…… Continue reading Control

Today’s post is my recap to last week’s challenges. If you didn’t follow on last week’s post you can find it HERE. I ended with the following challenges for myself and for you if you cared to join me. -A week long hiatus from conflict; focusing instead on maintaining Peace in my life and relationships.…… Continue reading Pageants, Peace, and Paleo Part II, a Follow-Up

I am a girly girl. If I could I would do Crossfit in heels, yoga in a floor length gown, and to be honest, the world just looks better through mascara covered curled lashes. I love this time of year, not for the snow or the cold (although I do have a place in my…… Continue reading Pageants, Peace, and Paleo

It’s a funny thing, fear. It is one emotion we all know, we all experience, yet somehow, it affects us all differently. Some people shut down when they are afraid, some charge forward into it, some people try to ignore it, others learn from it and get stronger, me, I get mean. That’s right, when…… Continue reading Fear

I started this post from the St. Joseph’s Hospital cafeteria and have since moved to the surgical waiting room. It is funny how this place somehow feels like home to me. The smells, the people, the morning prayer over the speakers throughout the building; it is all so familiar and somehow so comforting. I am…… Continue reading Healing Old Wounds

“The unwise dancers blame them. He didn’t like me… she was unfair… I should have had that part. The smart ones know where to look when things get rough. It isn’t there. (Walks to the barre) It’s HERE. No matter what happened in class, performance, last week, 5 minutes ago… if you come back here……… Continue reading Balance