In these last couple of months, I have experienced what I feel is rejection. Trying to connect with others only to sense them putting up a wall stops me in my tracks. It can make me believe that I am unwelcome and pierces my desire to continue feeding the relationship. I then turn into a…
Adulting 101
Don’t Let this New Year be an Accident
There are a few phrases our parents mutter that, for whatever reason, stick with us. Maybe the phrases are funny, sweet, sad, or just truthful. I can remember many examples, but I choose to dwell on one my dad said that taught me a great lesson. He told me once, very simply, "Good things don't…
How to Keep Your House Clean (the Karla Edition)
I have to confess that I don't like to clean, but I dislike dirt more than the action of cleaning, so, I clean. Our house is not immaculate but we do maintain it regularly. I, like I assume we all do, have a dream where I won't ever have to clean. My homemaker duties quickly…
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Trying Intermittent Fasting
Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash I love donuts, but surprisingly, I don't allow myself to buy them too often. Thanksgiving just passed and I have to say that one of the things that I was very grateful for this year was a good pregnancy. I did experience some of the morning sickness-like headaches, a constant need for…
Why Boundaries are Important
A few nights ago, I was steaming, waiting for my husband to arrive. We had both worked during the day and he had left for the gym right after I was done. The baby was getting fussy and my attempts to entertain her were not successful. Please note that the prequel to this includes five…
Thriving in Simplicity 