Tag: Growing Older

Oh, Sleep….You B*tch

Rolling over to check the clock for the seventh time, I see it’s 2:34 am. The good news? I still have about three and a half hours until I need to get up. The bad news? I’ve been checking time since 11:00 pm AND… Continue Reading “Oh, Sleep….You B*tch”

Go Home Big

My husband and I like to joke when returning home from a vacation that we aren’t Go Big or Go Home people. We are Go Home BIG people. We fully embrace this phrase because when on vacation we eat and drink ALL the things.… Continue Reading “Go Home Big”

Nothing Tastes as Good as Thin Feels?!?

In Texas we say “That’s some bullshit, y’all!” because I can personally think of a TON of culinary options that actually do taste better than being thin…which is 100% why I’ve struggled my entire life to be thin. I adore food so much that… Continue Reading “Nothing Tastes as Good as Thin Feels?!?”

A Bad Ass, Not A Fat Ass

During my morning run today, as I effortlessly cruised up a shaded hill singing out loud to one of my favorite running songs (The White Stripes Seven Nation Army), I hit an unmistakeable smell that caused me to come to a crashing halt. This… Continue Reading “A Bad Ass, Not A Fat Ass”

Dreaming of a White Christmas

One of my favorite movies to watch during the holidays is Christmas Vacation. It’s one of those movies that is so entertaining to me, I am immediately sucked in no matter the scene. Yet one particular scene that resonates in my head these days… Continue Reading “Dreaming of a White Christmas”

Insanity: Denim Edition

Let me catch you up to speed by explaining my picture above: Pile #1: Jeans that legit don’t fit anymore (17 pairs)Pile #2: Jeans that fit, but hurt (2 pairs)Pile #3: Jeans that fit and don’t hurt (1 pair – as in uno, lone, single,… Continue Reading “Insanity: Denim Edition”

Hugs by Proxy

Fleeting Hugs When I picked my girls up from camp this summer I got two types of hugs: From the 11 year old – The Running Hug: a huge smile spread across her face when she saw me and then she sprinted towards me… Continue Reading “Hugs by Proxy”

I’ll Miss You Most of All…

My Dear Sweet Waist, Old friend, some letters are harder to write than others. This one fills me with sadness but I’m comforted knowing we had a good, albeit short, run. I miss you more than you can imagine and am flooded with memories of… Continue Reading “I’ll Miss You Most of All…”

What the Hell Happened?

Y’all. Please. I used to be so cute when I woke up. Bounced out of bed with nary a care, threw my hair in a clip and the only make up I needed was a smile. Adorbs, I tell you!! Now, not only does… Continue Reading “What the Hell Happened?”