This blog post contains affiliate links. If you click one and buy something, I might earn a small commission, at no cost to you. Read my disclosure policy for more detail. A few weeks ago, my twin brother Harry and I attended our 10-year high school reunion, with our loving and patient spouses in tow. I’ve… [Read More]
August Goals // June-July Recap
June/July Recap: My mom entered hospice care at the beginning of June and died halfway through July. I spent most of the summer spending time with my mom and the last few weeks grieving with my family. I didn’t put forth much effort towards my goals, but I crossed off a few items from my… [Read More]
When Life Continues to Be Hard
For possibly the first time in my life, I’m at a loss for words. More than two weeks ago, my parents called me with the worst news of my life. My mom’s cancer is terminal. There’s nothing else the doctors can do for her. How do I write about this? How do I explain how… [Read More]
June Goals // May Recap
I feel like I say this every month, but I can’t believe how busy May was! I feel like I accomplished so much in my life, but some of my goals were a little hit or miss. Still, the important thing is keep moving forward, and to celebrate my victories rather than obsess over my… [Read More]
Thankful Thursday: Best Friends Reunited
As you read this post, Dan and I are on our way to Montreal to celebrate my best friend Chantal’s wedding! Last year I wrote about the unusual French love story between my three best friends and me. This weekend, all four of us will reunite for the first time since July 2010. A quick… [Read More]
World IBD Day 2015
Happy World IBD Day! If you’re new to my blog, you might not realize I have Crohn’s Disease. Crohn’s is one of two types of IBDs (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). The other is Ulcerative Colitis, which my mother-in-law has. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s when I was 8. I have yet to meet anyone diagnosed as… [Read More]