There was a day at work last week when I was absolutely hating life. You ever have one of those days where you wake up on the wrong side of the bed and, for no clear reason, just hate everyone and everything you come into contact with? That was me. It reminded me of that …
How I Went From Being a Fat-Out-of-Shape Schlub to Running a 34 Minute 5K
Serious runners are probably going to laugh at this post because a 34-minute 5K isn’t exactly impressive But let me give you some context. Maybe it’ll inspire someone like I once was to get off the couch and start running too. In a previous post, I talked about hitting a low point in both mental …
The Thunderbolts and the Weight of an Empty Life
I just came from watching The Thunderbolts. As far as Marvel movies go, it’s definitely not the best, but when you pair it with the new Captain America movie, it might be a signal that they’re starting to find their way again. It was solidly entertaining, and we get to see Lewis Pullman take on …
Answer the Call: The Reckless Pursuit of Something Bigger Than Yourself
So, I just finished binge-watching a new show (it’s not New Girl, I promise—lol). The name of the show is Manifest, and it’s on Netflix (no, I’m not getting paid to send you there). The premise of the show is simple: a plane leaving Jamaica lands in New York City. When the passengers arrive, they’re …
You Are Here (And That’s a Great Place to Be)
Part of my weekend routine involves going to the market to get groceries for the week. I’ve played around with different days and times to avoid the crowds, and I’ve ultimately found that going early in the morning is usually the best way to steer clear of the chaos. I usually go on Saturdays because …
Where the Road Goes: Why Mental Resilience is Better Than Positive Thinking
Today’s post is getting kicked off by a scene from the show New Girl. Yeah, I know, I already kicked off this blog with a New Girl reference. But this one is from the final season, so it’s probably going to be the last one for a while. Here’s the scene: Source: SpoilersTV The beauty …
How I Failed Miserably at Coming off of Prilosec
In my young and incredibly dumb days, I was a smoker. I’d like to say I started this nasty habit because of peer pressure. I’d like to say I was out with a group of friends, and they all started firing up their Marlboro Reds, gave me semi-judgmental looks, and told me all the cool …
Held Back or Holding On? The Art of Letting Go
Let’s start this post with a scene from one of my favorite (comedy) movies. (Source: Now Playing Youtube Channel) I love this scene for so many reasons: the absolute banger by Survivor (“I Can’t Hold Back”), the stunning beauty of actress Jayma Mays—but most of all, because it shows the unlikeliest man doing something simple …
We Will Finish What We Have Started
I’m at the gym, crushing my cardio and watching New Girl. Season 4, Episode 15: The Crawl. (If you want a full synopsis, click here.) In this episode, Nick is obsessed with completing a bar crawl (which is conveniently shaped like a smiley face) to move on from his breakup with Kai. As the night …