• November is National Novel Writing Month

    November is National Novel Writing Month

    Happy November. If you are in the writing world, you may have heard of NaNoWriMo. It’s national novel writing month and it’s kind of a big deal. In 2013, I completed it. I wrote 50,000 words in 30 days. Those words turned into the Nora Tree. Every year since, I’ve started and I haven’t finished. Read more

  • For the Love of Dog, I’m a Crazy Cat Person Now

    For the Love of Dog, I’m a Crazy Cat Person Now

    The author expresses sadness after having to put their ailing Rottweiler, Zeus, to sleep, a year after losing their German Shepherd, Athena. Previously indifferent to animals, the author’s relationship with these two dogs changed their perspective on pet ownership. The loss created a void in their house, which they predict will eventually be filled by… Read more

  • The Long Game

    The Long Game

    If you workout, you’ve maybe had a favorite trainer at some point. I have been doing at home workouts on the same platform for over 3 years and over the years, I’ve used lots of online trainers. There are a couple that I really like and one who I would consider to be life changing. Read more

  • What You Aren’t Changing You’re Choosing

    What You Aren’t Changing You’re Choosing

    When I woke up this morning, I was dreading my morning workout. Mondays are cardio days. The rest of the week, there are weights involved and weights are my favorite. I missed most of last weeks workout in my online workout program that I follow, so I started last week over with last Monday’s cycle Read more

  • A Saturday to Remember

    A Saturday to Remember

    I made it home from St. Louis unscathed, although, I wasn’t quite sure that was going to be the case until I actually stepped out of the plane in Myrtle Beach. Sometimes, I think I have the best ideas and then they quickly turn to shit. I know I can’t be alone on this. And Read more

  • Mindset Immersion

    Mindset Immersion

    I spent the day today in Brad Bizjack’s Rewired Live event in St. Louis. It’s crazy how different mindset is in person versus reading or listening to a book or podcast. Live events are always more electric, this I know. This event, hit me in my soul today. I’m not typically an emotional person. I Read more