Public Potty Anxiety

At my job, there are exactly two adult restrooms. 99.9% of the time you walk in, it smells like poop.

Artistry

I felt compelled to share this. I don't feel the need to share my own thoughts or feelings. I think this quote is best left to personal interpretation.

What I Thought Was True, March 2008

In March of 2008, I suffered my first miscarriage. This is what I wrote about it. 5 1/2 years later, I have not edited or changed anything other than removing a poem a dear friend of mine wrote, because I'm not sure it's protected and I didn't want to be insensitive to her story. My emotions were raw when I wrote this and the writing isn't the best, but it's me. It's my form of healing. 

Peanut Butter Cream Pie

HEY ALL! I'm super excited to share this recipe. It's so easy to do and it's one of the best pies I've ever had! It is FOR SURE, the best pie I've ever MADE. Perfect for holidays (and breakfast!)

Healthy-er Chocolate Walnut Pancakes

Here's the honest-to-God truth, they are delicious. But, they are a "healthy delicious." I use that term to describe something that would taste better if it were made "regularly." These DO taste healthy, but they are SO SO good! 

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting

First, let me just say, these are the best cupcakes I've ever eaten in my whole life. Second, I don't normally pat myself on the back, but they are SERIOUSLY THE BEST CUPCAKES I'VE EVER HAD IN MY WHOLE LIFE. 

Suicide

My life has been affected by suicide. My loved ones have attempted, I lost my very dear cousin and friend two years ago, two high school friends this year, and at a younger age I had suicidal thoughts.

I have started reading a book and just wanted to share. As a person that has not attempted and hasn't thought of it in over a decade, I didn't think this would help ME, I was reading it for someone else. But in the first three chapters, I feel a life change happening. I will be buying more copies of this book and am willing to share it with anyone that wants to read it. I am understanding more of my cousin's decision, I am learning how better to talk to people about it and I am finally understanding my own thoughts from years ago.