Bury Yourself — Day Two
On day two of Bury Yourself, I think about age, mortality, my daughter, my grandmother, and one frightening memory from stage work.
Bury Yourself Day One
I begin Bury Yourself by writing about my grandfather, death, mourning, regret, and why this project is devoted to him.
Number 4 – Happy Birthday to My Daughter
I celebrate Kylie's fourth birthday, her confidence, growth, family strain, and the whirlwind of raising her through another year.
34: Discovering the Somatic Markers
On my 34th birthday, I think about somatic markers, emotional bookmarks, my Jeep, unlearning old attachments, and moving forward.
Dishonest Truths
I consider compliments, dishonest truths, hidden motives, and why believing the light in what people say can still matter.
New Year, New Approach
I start the new year quietly, cleaning, reading, thinking about Zen, and trying to become more present with myself and others.
Renewal
I close the year by wrestling with Newtown, gun politics, information overload, and the need to renew myself with better focus.
33 - Unknowables
I mark my 33rd birthday by listing unknowable mysteries, unlearning old habits, and leaving some questions unanswered.
Bad Memories
I reflect on breakup memories, Jennifer Thomson, holding onto positives, co-parenting with my ex, and trying to move on cleanly.
To People Who Complain About Being Tired Without Kids
I vent about parental exhaustion, toddler care, tantrums, dance competitions, and why tired means something different after kids.
Mind Bombs- The Need For Self-Renewal
I explore self-renewal through new books, places, and experiences, using small mind bombs to remix who I am becoming.
Turn Up That F'ing Bass! - 32 Years Old Today
On my 32nd birthday, I look back on my 20s, false starts, career shifts, parenting, and finally feeling ready to turn the bass up.
Cotton Candy Cuddled - Inspired by Pauline Nordin
I respond to Pauline Nordin's tough-love fitness quote and think about perfectionism, criticism, and why growth needs real challenge.
The Paleo Revolution - 100th Post @ Four Sides
I mark the 100th post on Four Sides by looking back at blogging, identity, paleo eating, and how this personal site keeps changing with me.
Weathering the Storm - A Story of Moving On
I process a breakup by facing my own hurt, questioning impersonal blogging, and trying to move on without using media as a distraction.