Burnout. Before leaving for vacation, I was feeling overworked, stressed and a tad bit burned out. Gosh, that feels weird to write. And acknowledge. But it’s true. You see, in addition to writing the blog everyday and the book, I write every word of my social media (Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram). I am also… Continue reading Burnout: What to Look for and How to Cope
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Taking a Break from Technology
Taking a Break from Technology This weekend, I am excited – thrilled, actually – to be going to a program called “The Ranch 4.0” in Westlake Village, California. According to its website: this is a 4-day all-inclusive results oriented program intended to jump-start your fitness routine, healthy lifestyle and metabolism. Sounds great, right? However, the way to… Continue reading Taking a Break from Technology
Sunday Snapshots: Hiking in Montecito
Surgery is scheduled at 7:00 am on Tuesday to exchange my expanders for implants. As much as I don’t want to admit it, I’m a nervous-Nelly about it. Intellectually, I know that it will be fine. That it will be so much easier than the last (horrendous!) experience. However, I contend with what I believe… Continue reading Sunday Snapshots: Hiking in Montecito
Aspen Slip and Slide
Today, I thought I would make my one and only descent down Aspen Mountain – by foot. Why by foot, you ask? Why not by skis (like every other adventure-loving, athletic person), you ask? Well, for me, skiing is akin to suicidal ideation. I’m NOT a skier. No way. No how. In fact,… Continue reading Aspen Slip and Slide
Buzz's Buzz and Chemo Coming
Yesterday was a rough, rough day. To add insult to the already injurious Brookside, beloved Buzz had a big and brutal breakdown. He collapsed (yes, F-Bomb collapsed) four times on our hike. FOUR. In addition, he panted so heavily that I thought he was going to have a heart attack. I’m not kidding. Seriously. FFS… Continue reading Buzz's Buzz and Chemo Coming
Buzzing on the Trails
Despite feeling unusually putrid and looking even worse, Buzz and I hit the trail today with a girlfriend with high hopes that, at the very least, my nausea-filled spirits would be lifted. Success! There is something purely magical about being on a mountain. It’s the one place guaranteed to make me feel alive, awake and… Continue reading Buzzing on the Trails