Author Archives: Brenda

About Brenda

Mom to a preschooler with T1D. Paralegal. Swiftie. Xennial. Grizzlies and Tigers. Pilates and Peloton. Books and fanfic. 901 / 305 ← Older posts Newer posts →

What Burnout Looks Like

Posted on January 16, 2015

A couple of months ago, I thought I was depressed. I was living under a soul-deep exhaustion I hadn’t felt in years, the kind where an unbidden I am so tired echoes in your brain constantly. I’d experienced a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in health, life lately, one word 365

Family Holiday in Review

Posted on January 9, 2015

Is it too late to post about the holidays? Well, too bad if it is, I’m doing it anyway. #rebel My holidays were wonderful. Miraculously, I was able to take time off from Christmas Eve to January 2. My brother … Continue reading →

Posted in celebrate, family, life lately

One Word: Enough

Posted on January 6, 2015

Two years ago, I stopped attempting to do New Year’s resolutions and hopped on the One Word 365 train. The idea is that you choose one word to guide you throughout the year, and however that plays out in your … Continue reading →

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What I Learned in 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014

I’m skipping What I’m Into this month in favor of Emily Freeman’s What We Learned in 2014 linkup. Happy New Year’s Eve! What I Learned in 2014: ♥ Ask for what you want. Sometimes the only reason you don’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in reflections, year end

December Book List + 2014 Total

Posted on December 30, 2014

Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh (3.5 stars) A graphic memoir mostly taken from Brosh’s Hyperbole and Half blog, including hilarious classics like “Dogs Don’t Understand Basic Concepts … Continue reading →

Posted in book reviews
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