Turns out “gentle exercise” hits different when your muscles have been on sabbatical for several years.
Tag: life
A Very Reasonable Amount of Thinking
I tried to relax. Then I spent the rest of the time evaluating whether I was doing it correctly, and what that says about me.
I Thought This Would Be Easier By Now
I don’t remember when I decided parenting would start to feel manageable...
Out of Office (Mentally First, Physically Soon)
There’s a stretch of time before a vacation where you stop being a fully reliable person. I’m in that stretch now.
He Left Anyway
Wrote a hero a quest. Also gave him bills, logistics, and a functioning society. Neither of us made it past the first sentence...
The Strange Kindness of Boring Days
I used to chase exciting days. Now I treasure the ones that just… work. What’s your “good day” lately?
The Myth of Soon
I keep telling myself things will slow down soon. I'm starting to think this IS the slow part.
Paradise, Interrupted
I thought I had reached peak vacation. Ten minutes later, I was on my hands and knees in a resort bathroom reconsidering my life choices. This is that story.
I Was Tired for a Long Time
I didn’t wake up burned out. I woke up tired for a long time and kept telling myself that was just the job. I showed up, pushed through, did what needed doing, and slowly became someone I didn’t recognize.. If you care deeply for animals and feel constantly on edge, short, or exhausted — this is for you.
Snowed In, Worn Down
This winter isn’t just hard. It’s being left to harden.
The CJBuzz 