I reread emails five times wondering if I sound weird. Meanwhile this tiny man walks into rooms like he pays the mortgage, stares me down, refuses every request, and genuinely believes cruise ships belong to him.
Tag: life
It Started Small
I accidentally started writing something I can’t stop thinking about. Which is exciting. Slightly terrifying. But mostly exciting.
Cloud Hands, Sore Legs: My Humbling Return to Fitness
Turns out “gentle exercise” hits different when your muscles have been on sabbatical for several years.
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.
