In March of 2020 when all of this Coronavirus panic began, we were confused, anxious and scared of the unknown. At that time, we knew what a pandemic was, but we were so used to living without worry, almost in a bubble...this could never happen to us! Nothing could impede on our carefree (well, sort of) life. Not in this lifetime. Thinking back, I was shocked, surprised ... Read More
My Peloton Journey
Not gonna lie. When I first discovered spinning a few years ago, I was obsessed with my studio. It was brand new & beautiful. The energy, LOUD music (preferably rap), sense of community…I never experienced anything like it. People of all shapes, ages, sizes and backgrounds attended the classes, and I even made some new friends. My wardrobe consisted ... Read More
Life Turned Upside Down
This time last year, I clearly remember the chaos that ensued on a daily basis. Between soccer, field hockey, school, husb teaching & coaching football, working out, and my job, we were completely underwater. But somehow we didn't drown. We managed to juggle allllll of the activities/school work/parties/spin classes/etc. Looking back, at the time I felt overwhelmed and ... Read More
Unemployed
I was let go from my job exactly one week ago. Getting the news was very much a shock, but in the back of my mind I was kind of expecting it to happen at some point because of the whole pandemic situation. I take pride in my work ethic and consider myself to be a valuable employee, so of course I took the news as a major punch to the gut. I cried, was angry, cried some more ... Read More
Thoughts About My Dry 21 Days
Well, friends, I did it. This girl (woman? nah, I still think of my forty-year-old self as a girl) gave up wine and spirits for TWENTY-ONE days & I have a few thoughts and feelings to share. To start, it was super helpful to not have parties or events to attend, where alcohol would be present and plentiful. Like many, my downfall is the social aspect of drinking...there ... Read More