Me, about to sneak in a snooze Sleep is my default setting. What exactly do I mean by that? Well, it means that when I’m feeling exhausted, down, overwhelmed, stressed, worn out, or sad, I take a nap. Nothing short of escapism, when life tires me out, I go to bed. Perhaps some consider that […]
Darkness vs light
Lately I’ve been going through something. To be honest, I’m not even sure of how to articulate what that something is. The closest I can come to describing it is a struggle between darkness and light. Not in the sense of good vs evil. More along the lines of light = goodness, joy, and a […]
It isn’t easy
Some relationships just aren’t easy. There’s nothing simple about them, and no matter how we try, there is always something awkward, or worse yet, painful. Disappointment, angst, hurts large and small, unfairness, lingering sadness, or just plain feeling uncomfortable. Chances are, in a lot of cases, it’s not fixable. It is what it is. Especially […]
Fight loneliness
Today I had to travel for my job. I really don’t mind the travel on occasion, since it allows me to spend some time alone – at least in the evenings when I’m not in meetings. I like to be alone from time to time, because it allows me to think and process whatever is […]
It’s scary
It’s scary putting yourself out there in the world. Sharing a part of yourself with someone new. Being honest and allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Especially if you like them and you hope that they will like you too. Whether it’s with a new friend or a new lover, it’s not easy being the real […]
Selfie Nation
Denise and I recently took a selfie with our friends at the Oscars… Now that just about everyone and their dog has a cell phone with a camera, it seems that we’ve become a nation of people who take pics of themselves – selfies – hell, even the President has taken a selfie or two. […]