With Six you get Eggroll

Have you ever gone out on a hypothetical limb before?  For some of us it’s a daily occurrence (Bless).   For others like me, it’s just a bit too risky for my liking.  I’ve never enjoyed climbing trees to begin with so going out in a limb just didn’t happen! (See what I did there?)  I’m a planner, organizer, juggle all the balls, schedule the day down to the toilet break (exaggeration), stick to the plan, color inside the lines, wash, dry, and fold all in one day kind of gal. (I hear you Judgy McJudgerson) Needless to say, there is little room for limb crawling.  However, there are a handful of times I have “nosed” my way out to the edge.  The feeling is unnatural and frightening to me.  Our moves across the country for one, was always considered (in my opinion) a leap of faith.  Hoping we were making the right decision to uproot everyone again.  The choices to leap are occasionally an all or nothing verdict.  These are far scarier. I was...

  I’ve had a tough few months. Sure I don’t show my struggles to everyone but who does?   I’ve learned to be pleasing- smile, listen, don’t complain too much, be helpful, and leave em with a laugh here and there.   Those that know me well however, have learned when I speak and give a certain chuckle at the end, I’m most likely hiding how much the topic is affecting me. This world has conditioned us to put on a brave face and soldier on. (Great qualities! Not so easy!).   Don’t offend anyone and by all means don’t burden everyone with your simple problems!  Well I’m not ok with that everyday and I think it’s ok to NOT be ok all the time! So there world!!  (I’m sticking out my tongue now) Why do we (mostly women) cover up our true emotions? Especially with those we see on a regular basis?  Maybe we feel the need to uphold a view that others have of us (Shes always so happy and put together! Well you didn’t see her last night at her ropes end!). Possibly ...