A Different Kind of Lifestyle Blog
This year has been full of ups and downs and my birthday proved to be no exception. At the beginning of the year, a group of friends and myself had made plans for a summer gathering, which happened to fall on my birthday. Sadly, as the months went buy a few of those friends had severed ties and went about their lives. I’m no stranger to people walking away, it’s just the name of the game in life sometimes. [Read more…]
As most of you know, I suffer from mental illnesses, something I have been battling for most of my life. In 2010 I did the chest tattoo as a reminder that my life is worth living no matter how hard I struggle. I put it there, so every morning I was reminded to keep going. The piece is a combination of song lyrics that helped me get through some dark depression and suicidal thoughts. [Read more…]
Sometimes you just have to do the things. I haven’t been feeling myself lately and I am not sure why. Stress? Life in general?
I spent last year pushing through life obstacles and kicking ass. This year, it has just been one thing, after another. I know we all have those moments in life and you just have to be a boss and handle your stuff. I like to think I am doing okay in that department even if it’s taking me a little time to do that. [Read more…]
February is here and gone. I have no idea where that month went. Wait! Yes, I do. I spent my days filled with worry and maybe a little regret over someone I had recently let into my life. I have absolutely nothing bad to say, but, there is still a lot of confusion at hurt there and until that passes, it’s better than I just leave it alone for a while.
Having said that, do not fret friends, as the saying goes, “when one door closes, another opens” and this is no different. [Read more…]
Today’s fitness update brought to you by my ability to laugh at myself. While doing today’s workout I realized a few things. Ready for this?
1. All my broken people, you can do this. If I can, you can. Just get off the couch. We can go turtle speed together. It has taken me 16 months to get to this point of breaking all of my own personal records. [Read more…]
