Last week, I mentioned to my old boss that it’s my birthday on Monday. He laughed at me, “You still tell people it’s your birthday?” Yep, I’m definitely that type. But while I’m not ready to stop acknowledging my birthday altogether, I am starting to feel my years. I can definitely remember thinking people my … Continue reading List of Accomplishments
To-Do lists are great. I’ve previously mentioned how important they are. However, I’ve run into a slight problem with mine and it is this: there are some things I just never check off. These items on my Forever To-Do List give me the exact opposite feeling of checking off things; they make me feel unsatisfied, … Continue reading The Forever To-Do List
As a freelancer, I work about half the time in “the office” (whichever company I’m working for at the time) and the other half from home. I have yet to totally master the latter, but here’s what I’ve worked out so far. 1) Don’t “work” in front of the TV. That’s called watching TV, not working. … Continue reading 10 Rules for Working From Home
I was just cleaning out my in-box (780 unread – yikes) and as I deleted Ad Age’s 40 Under 40 email, I had a brief pang of regret that I’d never made it onto a single 40 Under 40 list before I turned 40. It makes me feel kind of ordinary. So, as a self-esteem … Continue reading 40 Over 40
If you’re going to Nashville for music and culture, I applaud you. But this plan isn’t for you. This plan is for the people who came to eat. This plan is for the people who are super trigger-happy with the phrase, “When in Rome…” specifically when it applies to eating. This plan is for the people … Continue reading How To Eat Your Way Through Nashville in 8 Easy Steps
Today, the little person who made me a mom turns eight, which means I’ve been rocking these Mom Jeans™ for eight years now. And while I’ve decidedly got a young soul, we’ve noticed Hazy’s got an old one. She’s like a little Mr. Miyagi trapped in an adorable girl’s body. Come to think of it, … Continue reading 8 Things My 8-Year Old Has Taught Me
There’s a special kind of conceitedness confidence it takes to attempt to write a book on parenting, and I’d feel a little obnoxious doing so, but every now and then I entertain the thought. It wouldn’t so much be a how-to, as my skill sets are pretty limited to teaching my kids pop culture catchphrases, … Continue reading Possible Titles for My Parenting Book
Most people have a to-do list; I have a to-eat list. I’m pretty sure that doesn’t require any more explanation, but in case it does, it’s THINGS I WANT TO EAT. TO-EAT LIST (Not in priority order) Chorizo slaw at Manoa Poke – I recently experienced my first poke (it’s pronounced poké, pervs), thanks to … Continue reading The To-Eat List
Has something ever upset you so much that you feel like you’re in one of those old cartoons where the character’s whole body gradually turns red from toes to head, with little wiggly steam lines emanating from its head? Like you’re literally going to explode with rage? That feeling’s always just a baby carrot away … Continue reading I have Misophonia, don’t chew?
If we’re Facebook friends, you’ve probably noticed my 8 million photos of my trip to Toronto to help my grandmother, Nana (rhymes with Ghana) celebrate her 100th birthday. Aside from being the Cutest Person In The World, my Nana is also the kindest and gentlest. Here she is beaming her beautiful smile with me, five … Continue reading The Things I Ate (And Learned)
