Lesson 2: Overlapping Spheres More identifiable objects from the girl who can't draw a bagel! I've been wanting to learn how to draw for a long while but I'm BRILLIANT at coming up with excuses. For example "I don't have time in my schedule for a drawing class," meanwhile I have plenty of time for a class to learn how to oil …
Lesson 1: The Sphere I drew a sphere. And then something else. Can you tell what it is? Even if you can't, I'm pretty sure this is still a 100% increase in drawing-ness from the pretest.
It's Easter Sunday. We're waking up. I take my Nuvigil and I roll over to cuddle with my husband, putting my head on his chest. Misty Bear and Nimbus are jumping on and off the bed: "MEOW MOM MEOW DAD QUACK ITS MEOW MORNING QUACK FEED US MEOW." And suddenly the bed drops 6 …
Like...even a person who can't draw a bagel? I decided last month to finally learn how to draw. My quadrillion excuses were officially rendered "lame and irrelevant AF" when I was diagnosed with type 1 narcolepsy after 20 years of misdiagnoses and general hell. I bought a book, and went through all 30 lessons. I'm …
In case you need it, here's a reminder that we all deserve to be cared for - our physical, mental, and spiritual health - as diligently and lovingly as my dear friend takes care of her pup. And that we practice cultivating the wise adult within ourselves who can care for us like this when no one else …
Eating disorder recovery is one of the best and hardest things I've ever done. Below are books, people, and other resources that I am committed to, through and through, in addition to those resources on the Mindfulness page. None of these are meant to substitute for care from a licensed physician and/or therapist and for medication. If …
Below are some of my go-to resources for fighting demeanors. I also take medication and go to therapy. These are not meant to substitute for care from a licensed physician and/or therapist and for medication. If you have resources you'd like to share, I'd love to hear about them in the comments below! Guided Meditation: Headspace Andi Puddicombe's …
My story I was diagnosed with type 1 narcolepsy - narcolepsy with cataplexy - in February 2017 after battling the disease for 20+ years misdiagnosed. The relief I felt after finally finding my medical home makes my Diagnosis Day second only to my wedding day as the happiest day of my life! Narcolepsy is widely …
Monday was a new low point for me since 11/8. To my credit, I got out of bed which is more than I can say for some of the other days since the election. Despite this victory, I was shaky, nauseous, and cranky AF. I picked fights with people who I know love me and who I …
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