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
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
Ten Signs you are a Working Mom in the Midst of a Pandemic
Day 108. WOW. We are really in this thing, aren't we? As I write this, I am watching the news and shaking my head, literally. It's all too much and makes me anxious and enraged. I am feeling a lot of ways today but mostly focused on how insane life has been as a working mom during 2020. Even if you are not a working om, I assume many of you can relate to some of these ... Read More