I was speaking with a coworker about the merits of journaling / self-expression exercises in comparison to actual therapy. She’s a Social Worker, I’m planning to become one.Anyway, she has this great outlook on self-analysis, and creativity, and recommended a book with exercises to complete. I’m going to start with it tonight.I doubt you’ll see … Read more

Tuesdays and Thursdays start extra early in this house. With no power most of last evening (it was out when I got home from work, came back on for about an hour, then went out again untl the wee hours of the morning), I have to scramble to pack lunches for the girls and still … Read more

So yesterday, I chose to postpone the noon hour run until today. The forecast looked as though it would be the same, if not better. I had this hint of a sore throat/chest thing, so I figured nothing to lose!This morning as I was walking in to work, there were bits of hail mixed with … Read more

I’ve been feeling a little out of sorts with all of the open-endedness of so many decisions looming. Being forced to make some of them is a relief now that their done. I have sent my acceptance to the Grad School & School of Social Work at UMaine. I am still waiting on the word … Read more

The great thing about being new to a hobby or skill, is the upcurve! It feels awesome to keep setting new personal bests! I’m not in it for the competitive aspect, just to meet my own goals and continue to improve. Today I wimped out and headed to the gym for a run on the … Read more