I get asked quite a bit about what I’m most grateful for in sobriety and that can be a difficult question. Most folks I know are very thankful for their recovery and protect it fiercely and most of us have SO MANY perks in sobriety that we can hardly narrow …
One of the laments I hear amongst the newly sober is that they are concerned about losing part of their “identity” by becoming a non-drinker. Drinking is just part of who they are, they say. Oh, I get it, I do. If you’d have asked me a few years ago …
Admitting you’re an alcoholic to yourself is never fun, but it’s super unfunny when you have to tell someone outside of your inner circle. It’s even more awkward when it’s just discovered organically. Last summer I was a temp and had just gotten hired full time at a new job …
So I’ve upped my yoga game lately as it just seems like a good proactive thing to do towards my wellbeing. I mean, we’re living in uncertain times and I’ll take my serenity where and when I can, right? I’ve been trying different studios in town, checking out teachers of …
I bought a new purse today at lunch. Just a basic hippie-boho-looking-faux-leather-every day bag. Salesgirl: I unpacked these purses yesterday, they are so cool. Me: I love it! I especially like this little semi-hidden pocket. I can smuggle in contraband! Salesgirl: Contraband? Me: Yeah, you know…like little bottles of booze and …
So recently I attended a wedding of a dear friend of mine and y’all, it was FAN-CY. As in, right out of Pinterest pretty, if you know what I mean. So very elegant. I wore an appropriate black dress with a funky statement necklace but still felt like the …