Welcome to my blog!
Some of it may be triggering, so please proceed with caution.
*Spicy Language Warning*

Comfortable Misery Loves Company
Although snowstorms might make some people miserable, I find them pretty comfy


The Magic Called “Meditation”
A daily meditation practice is more healing than you may understand.

Do You Need Exercise For Weight Loss?
This dog gets me moving every morning; rain, shine, or whine.

How To Restart The Motivation To “Lose Weight and Feel Great!”
This quote has become a grounding thought for me.

How To Commit To Losing Weight
My commitment to my health has a lot to do with those two cuties. (Pic is from 8 years ago…still one of my faves!)
Caught in the Shitty Loop of Overwhelm
Sequoia trees are one of my calming anchors. It’s hard to be depressed when you’re surrounded by trees so majestic, it feels like you’re walking through God’s actual backyard.




Post-Birthday Mild Rumination
Do birthdays enhance anyone else’s depression or is it just me?

Baby’s First Blog
Baby Dana with Mickey Mouse. Mickey was a stuffed animal with a face made out of some early 70s paint-rubber-plastic blend. I used to chew on his nose when I was anxious; perhaps the toxicity of said materials explains my mental health issues…?