simplistic believer. soul searcher. fear conqueror. deep lover. unrealistic dreamer. & forever finding my own voice in this chaotically, beautiful world.
Dear Little One; You will conquer your demons and face your fears. You will rise from the ashes and wipe away those tears. Dear Little One; You will heal those wounds and be reminded of your journey by those left behind scars. You will be able to take a deep breathe and enjoy the midnight… Continue reading Dear Little One; A Letter To My Younger Self
So if you have Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat etc. I’m sure you’ve used a filter. A funny one or one to make your skin look flawless or any in between. & Guess what?!? It’s đź’Żđź’Żđź’Ż percent okay!!!! Or maybe you love getting dolled up 365 days a week and matching your nails to your outfits. Guess… Continue reading Make up, filters, fake-ness; oh my. đź¤
Let’s get right down to it; regain can and does happen. Just because you had weightloss surgery doesn’t mean you’ll magically keep the weight off! It is truly just a tool. A tool you must use and let guide you for the rest of your life. This is a hard topic for me, as I’m… Continue reading The War Against Regain. 🙄🙅‍♀️🤬
I am still here. Pushing my mind farther than it’s ever been. Learning balance and my own personal zen. I am still here. Physically forcing myself through each and every workout. Constantly reminding myself what my life's journey is all about. I am still here. Stronger today than I was yesterday. & know I can… Continue reading I am still here.
- the above pictures were taken within 8 hours of each other. the left; I had been up all night. my entire body hurt & I was violently ill because of medicine I have to take to treat one disease. the right; I showered, pulled myself together and gave the day all the energy I… Continue reading “But you don’t look sick. . .” 🙄🙄🙄
On this day three years ago I walked into the hospital ready to make a change. Ready to put in the work to live a healthier life. Ready to face whatever challenges came my way. Ready to focus on myself. In these last 3+ years (I started my VSG journey almost a year before my… Continue reading Happy Three Year Surgiversary to Meeee. 🎉
With so much negativity and chaos in the world today & Thanksgiving fast approaching I figured it’s the perfect time to reflect on what exactly I am thankful for from this past year. & maybe this can or will encourage others to dig deep past the heartache of this year and remember how blessed we… Continue reading It’s November; Let’s Talk About Being Thankful
Or maybe I was strong all along & they just made me prove it. 🖤🖤🖤 It is as dark as the midnight sky; not even the shimmer of a star do you see glowing in your eye. The night has swallowed the moon and it's dim glow; you try to feel your way. don't step… Continue reading My dark days made me strong. . .
Yep, I’m admitting it. There are moments, days and even weeks that I feel like I will go off at any moment. Tick tick tick. . . đź’Ł Generally I’m viewed as having a pretty type A personality. I live for plans, sticking to plans, and always having a back up plan ready to go.… Continue reading đź’Ł Fragile; Like a Bomb đź’Ą
“May the bridges I burn light the way.” - Dylan McKay
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