life
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I’ve been having an identity crisis of late. Maybe it’s a midlife crisis or an existential crisis. Maybe it’s not a crisis at all. Maybe I’m just trying to figure out what I’m doing with my life and why. My last post I wrote about running 16+ miles on the trails at the site of the…
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I have debated back in forth whether or not to write this post. One year ago today, on March 28, 2015, I lost my 16 year old son to depression and suicide. I have never experienced depression or anxiety – not outside of what I consider regular ups and downs. I don’t understand it and…
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So many thoughts ramble through my head and seemingly disconnected thoughts at that. I like to be busy, but then I feel like I never get any down time. I get down time and then I feel lazy for just sitting around. I enjoy being a plant-based clean eater, but don’t want to come across as…
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It is busy season in my world – aka tax season. In my Clark Kent life, I am a tax accountant and tis the season for busy days and working weekends. Endless chatter of itemized deductions, the Affordable Care Act, tangible property regulations, capital gains and estimated tax payments can make even the most seasoned partner…
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This last week has been hell. Maybe I shouldn’t think that every event in my life is intended to teach me something, but it just seems so blatantly obvious. Maybe it’s my way of dealing with shitty events – finding the reason why it happened, finding the silver lining. I had happily started my training…
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I have noticed a lot of people talking about getting older and falling apart. I finally have my shit together and now my body falls apart. I have a 40/50 year old body but in my mind I’m still only 20. I have uttered comments like these as well, although I like myself much more…
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Dear 2016, Here we are starting a new year off together. You should know that I’m a bit of damaged goods. I’ve got some baggage. And while I wish I could start our time off together giving you all the hope and expectation that you deserve, I’m just not sure that’s possible. My last year…
Silver Lining Strong 