I always wondered what I’d be when I grew up.  As a little girl, when asked the question I’d respond “A ballerina, teacher, mom, fireman….” the list went on.  People found it cute, endearing even.

As a freshman in college I used to babysit during the summer months. After receiving $10 for 4 hours of torture, one of the parents asked if I’d declared a major.  I hadn’t and so began listing all the possibilities in consideration  – history, music, theater, political science. “Oh,” she said with what I swear was a smirk. “Jack of all trades, master of none.”

Not so endearing anymore.

In that moment she’d seen straight into me and exposed one of my biggest fears. Continue reading →

Been at home with the parents this weekend looking through old albums. Coloring Easter eggs is one of those moments I recall fondly from my childhood.

I must have been around four in the photo below, pre-baby sister.

Snow for Easter, that was growing up in Minnesota before global warming!  Continue reading →

Rabbit’s ditty from Alice in Wonderland has been running through my mind for weeks now.  More like “I’m behind, I’m behind…” but I guess that’s not as catchy.

I’m on the proverbial hamster wheel of life. Every weekend feels like Ground Hog’s Day. Workout, clean, sleep, eat, drink and clean some more. Suddenly it’s Monday but I have yet to catch up.

Past-due blog posts pile up, my guilt increasing with the growing list.  All I can say is “sorry,” I have the best of intentions. Please bear with me. Now I’m thinking of you thinking of me sitting next to a bear. Add A.D.H.D to the list. Continue reading →