Recently I switched my work schedule from 5 days a week to 3 days a week. This gives me more mental rest, a day off from the treadmill of life—which this nutritionist/fitness instructor so poorly needs! With that extra reserve of energy, I not only have more time for self-care and reflection, but also for … Continue reading Investing in My Daughter
Month: October 2021
15 Years Ago Today, My Dad
My dad died 15 years ago today. 5 days prior was when I got the call from my mom that he was taken to the Neuro-ICU and the following day, instead of taking my bio midterm I was in the hospital with family discussing how my father had suddenly lost consciousness and incurred a brain … Continue reading 15 Years Ago Today, My Dad
Wondering About Stevie Wonder
Oh my Gosh. When my Mom listened to Stevie Wonder in the car, she pictured him as his younger self since his Talking Book album came out in 1972. But I just pictured him as his age on the music awards shows I watched in the 90s and early 2000s. I guess that goes for … Continue reading Wondering About Stevie Wonder
Dancing My Woes Away
Ok, y’all. I’ve always felt bad for not having taken dance lessons as a kid. I did some sports and a hell of a lot of Jewish studies. I’ve always regretted not dancing because I love the feeling of flying in the air (there was that one year of gymnastics in 3rd grade and while … Continue reading Dancing My Woes Away
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We live in an AgeWhen our parents’ undiagnosed Sh**Is coming to LightSo Do what’s RightAnd Go to Therapy Dude, you thinks it’s fun going to therapy these past 15 years? I feel like I’ve been through the wringer! Personal growth hurts. Like those growing pains I had in my legs as a kid. But it … Continue reading Untitled
Stepping Toward Myself
Unrequited Care You didn't know I was there I stood in the corner and watched Just stared All the things I wish I did All the thoughts I all but hid You thought I was nice But I was just a pleaser You thought I was loyal But I was really a non-believer No faith … Continue reading Stepping Toward Myself
Life Lies, Truth Lies
Life is much harder than it looksThey don’t teach you this in the books I’m starting to think that they are crooks Cuz I’ve looked in every corner, in every nook And never have I found something that so deeply shook My very essence, my very reality The secret of living, of embracing me For … Continue reading Life Lies, Truth Lies
Joy in the Comfort of the Routine
A mother’s perspective:All day long:Washing, and cleaning and laundering.Scrubbing, and sweeping and mopping.Cooking, and preparing and serving.Oh, the tedium of daily life.Her child watches on silently in the background:Mother is taking care.Mother is always there.Mother is dedicated to her family’s welfare.Oh, the beautiful rhythms of life.
Daddy’s Rock Star: My Dad, My Rock
At my bat mitzvah party, before I gave my speech, my dad introduced me and ended by telling me to ‘speak into the microphone like a rock star.” His demeanor was humble and kind always. And the fact that he referenced rock was, to be honest, kinda a surprise. He was after all, a huge … Continue reading Daddy’s Rock Star: My Dad, My Rock
Be YOU
Tonight into tomorrow will mark 15 years after my father’s sudden passing. Even before he passed away, my whole life I struggled with low self-esteem. But I covered it up with good grades and people pleasing. Well, the illusion of control shattered in my senior year of college when I got the call from my … Continue reading Be YOU
Mindful Nuggets 