You think Kraft Easy Mac is one of the best inventions in the modern world. Mornings are auto-pilot and by the time you actually get to work you have no idea what just happened. Your cubicle or office is the only place you can sit in peace. Going to the bathroom at work is something to look forward to because it's a fact that you can pee without tiny eyes watching! Your ... Read More
I Will Never Give Up Biggie
Getting old scares me so bad. Like, I can't even think about it without getting anxiety. Yes, I know it is a part of life and there is nothing I can do about it. But for me, it is terrifying. Turning 35 was a bit of a wake up call, realizing that my next milestone is 40. Thank God that the media blows up the whole "4o is the new 30" expression because DAMN I do not want ... Read More
About Anxiety
In high school and college, I NEVER pictured myself to be on THOSE types of meds. I was so naïve in thinking that they were only for crazy people. Those who were institutionalized, those who were different than me. Looking back, I should have recognized that I would eventually be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. My mom’s side of the family are what I used to categorize as ... Read More
My Two Year Old is Taking Over My Life
There is no doubt in my mind that I am being punished. My behavior as a kid/teen was not what you would call the best. My mom didn't have the "My Kid is an Honor Roll Student" bumper sticker and she certainly wasn't happy with my mouth either. It wasn't that I was one of those "bad" kids. I just wasn't a goody goody and basically wanted to do whatever I wanted. I knew the ... Read More
My Definition of a Virus
The amount of money we have spent in co-pays at the pediatrician to only be told, "It's viral" is way more than I even want to think about. The real definition of a viral infection can be found here. The main point is that antibiotics cannot help with these infections. My definition of a pediatric virus is as follows: A sickness that commences when least expected, mostly ... Read More