Slightly Off Kilter

Subliminal Habits

4 weeks ago, I started to really focus on me.  Prioritizing my health.  I'll share more about that but today I had an example of how I'm not on a weight loss journey... but I'm optimizing my whole self and that includes addressing some of those subliminal habits we create. For example... Most of the time, when I need to do an Amazon return, it's at the UPS store. It's near the grocery store, their hours work for me and I've {Keep Reading}

You are in control - Monday Mantra

Is it ironic that this week's card reminds us that we are, in fact, in control... and yet my Monday completely got away from me? I laughed when I pulled this card at random from the deck I mentioned last week because I DON'T feel like I'm in control of much. A friend commented on the book of faces that they envy how I hold space for priorities like my relationship, but what you see on the socials, that's not real {Keep Reading}

Be Kind - Monday Mantra

Yes, I'm aware that it is almost February... but over the weekend I was finally able to connect with a dear friend to exchange Christmas Gifts.  Clearly we like to spread the holiday season out.One of the amazingly thoughtful gifts was a set of Listen B*tch Affirmation Cards At first I laughed and then after removing the shrink wrap and looking through the cards, they really spoke to me.  And, in case anyone else needs to hear these messages, thought I'd share {Keep Reading}

Crossing the Rainbow Bridge

As a responsible pet parent, I think we all know in the back of our mind that our furry loves won't be with us forever.  We also accept the responsibility for helping them when they cannot advocate for themselves, and yes, even guiding them across the rainbow bridge when no other options exist.  Nothing about that knowledge prepared me for the day that I would have to make the gut-wrenching decision for my girl. Truth is, the lifespan of an Old {Keep Reading}

About Birthdays

It's not MY birthday - but it is The Big Guy's birthday and that is a day to celebrate.  It wasn't until we met that I truly understood what was missing from all of the failed relationships of days gone by - connection.  Connection I don't mean the physical connection.  That is fleeting.  It's the whole package.  Like the way we can both just "be" in the house and there is a warmth.  Or the way he'll curl up in my lap {Keep Reading}