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Be bothered
In a world where more people seem to be taking a near enough is good enough attitude, can we make a collective effort to "be bothered?" While some may perceive it as pickiness - and yes, I am pedantic, and have been referred to as Picky Vikki - I was brought up on the...
The neurospicy dilemma: A quest for the Breakfast Crunchwrap
The last day of a recent road trip started with a singular craving: a Breakfast Crunchwrap from Taco Bell. Little did I realize, I could turn this seemingly simple desire into a mental tightrope walk, teetering between immediate satisfaction and FOMO - the fear of...
It’s summer! Here are the 7 best ice cream makers
Summer is here, and for many people, that means ice cream. Ice cream is the centerpiece of many summer memories, and it’s a popular treat to have at parties and barbecues. Whether you want to create creamy, homemade ice cream in your home, or you want something...
When you don’t know what to do
When you don't know what to do, be still.Unknown I know this was a quote I heard somewhere, and no amount of research is turning up a reference, so maybe I'm just wishing it was a published quote, or maybe someone said it and it just sounded profound. What should you...
Frozen shoulder – what a pain!
It started as a cold feeling in my arm. It felt like I was sitting in a draft, but there was no open window or door, no cold air coming into the room. Shortly after, I noticed my arm felt really heavy. I was worried that I'd had a heart attack, but when I Googled...
Volunteering. A time commitment or a project commitment?
A little while ago, I spent the weekend volunteering for 48in48, as I've done a few times a year for the past 4 years. My history with 48in48 For the first couple of years, I was on build teams - building websites for nonprofits, hackathon-style. What a great...
Nourish: Week 3 Results
No, you haven't missed a week. It was a scheduling thing. Instead of meeting on a Saturday, I met with Coach Deb on a Wednesday. And, good news! My food sensitivity results were in, so I was excited to really dig in and start creating my menu plans based on real data....
One week down, forever to go
If you have landed here and are experiencing confusion, see the previous post! On the other hand, if you came looking for this post, ignore the previous paragraph. Prior to starting this program (and please understand, I call it a program for lack of a better word....
I’m done
No, really. I'm done. For about 40 years I've been dieting and I'm still fat. So I'm done. I'm meeting with a nutrition coach. and this came about in an unconventional way I'll explain shortly, but in chatting with her yesterday it hit me like a ton of bricks. With...
Right place, right time
The conference had broken for lunch, and I took the time to find the most inconspicuous spot I could. A spot almost under a staircase, out of the way of passers-by. Off the beaten path, you could say. I pulled out my laptop, my lunch bag, my phone, and my water...
A moment in the life of an introvert
May I put this little piece of vulnerability out there so you can see a side of me that you may not realize I struggle with? It’s a story of the internal struggle between heart and mind. The struggle between logic and - well - “you seriously think that??” The “things...
Are you ready? No. Are you REALLY ready?
I've managed to slide through my writing life on my arse, it seems. Picking up work here and there from friends, acquaintances, and friends of acquaintances has been the norm for me. And it's worked well. Until now. Maybe because the latest introduction was an...
Underwire haters unite!
Ladies ... I need to have a serious conversation with you. Have you ever glanced down at your cleavage and wondered what the hell that thing was that was poking up between your boobs? Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in the side of your breast?...
Remember the Magic Eraser?
I subscribe to a number of emails that give me bargains, discount codes, deals - anything money-saving really. I live life on the cheap side, saving a penny wherever I can so I don't necessarily feel bad when I splurge on the nice things. In my parents' day, they...
Here we go again
It seems like I've spent a good portion of my life creating blogs. Some go on for years, some never make it to the published stage, but they are all out there somewhere! Every time I start a new blog, my mind says "This is it! This is going to be the best blog I've...