Bruised, Not Broken
Midlife has a funny way of humbling you, and not because of anything anyone else does. It’s your own body. There’s a very specific kind of betrayal in realizing the thing you’ve relied on your whole life suddenly has… opinions. It starts small. A knee that speaks up mid-workout like, “We’re not doing that today.” Then sciatica slides in, making something as simple as getting off the couch feel like a full negotiation. And just when you think you’ve adjusted, osteoarthritis sh
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From Sad Girl Energy to Spartan Mode: The Playlist That Got Us Ready
There’s something about music before a big event that changes the whole atmosphere. It becomes more than background noise; it becomes energy, mindset, confidence, and a little bit of armor. This past Saturday, as Amore and I got ready for the Spartan San Diego race, the music in the room felt just as important as lacing up our shoes. It set the tone before we ever stepped onto the course. Amore usually loves that bad-girl country radio vibe, the kind of music that makes you s
Apr 202 min read
The Best Journals Every New Author Needs
Starting to write your story feels like stepping into a vast, unknown forest. You carry your heart, your memories, and your dreams, but the path isn’t clear. I remember those early days when my thoughts were scattered like leaves in the wind. What helped me find my way was a simple, trusted companion: a journal. Not just any notebook, but one that invited me to pour out my soul, capture fleeting ideas, and build my story brick by brick. If you’re just beginning your writing j
Apr 175 min read
New Author Tips: Advice for First-Time Authors
Starting your journey as a writer can feel like stepping into a vast, unknown forest. The path is winding, the trees tall, and the destination unclear. But here’s the truth - every seasoned author once stood exactly where you are now, filled with hope, doubt, and a burning desire to tell their story. I want to walk alongside you today, sharing some heartfelt advice for first-time authors that I wish someone had whispered to me when I began. So, grab your favorite cup of tea,
Mar 312 min read
Start a personal blog
Why Start a Blog Have you ever felt that quiet nudge telling you to write something down? To share a thought, a story, a moment that keeps circling in your mind? I know I have. Starting a personal blog isn’t really about websites or technology. It’s about opening a small door and letting your voice step through it. A blog becomes a place where your ideas live outside your head. Where your stories can connect with someone else who needed to read exactly what you wrote. And the
Mar 183 min read
How to Become Comfortable in Your Own Skin:
You realize that the person you’ve been working toward has been here all along.
Just waiting for you to believe it.
Mar 93 min read
Chapter 13
Perfectly Imperfect I am writing my 2nd book. I wanted to share Chapter 13 with my readers: We don’t talk about survival much anymore. We talk about plans. Trips we want to take. Races we want to run. Books I want to write. New goals that don’t revolve around crisis management. That feels new. For a long time, life felt reactive. Responding, absorbing, and adjusting. Now it feels intentional. Not calm; let’s not lie. But intentional. We wake up early most days. No coffee. Ju
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