You’re probably wondering what this title means. You’re thinking “hasn’t Alaina been saying she’s going to do more here? That she wants to write and share more with us? What does she mean by ‘one last post’???” I know. I’ve been making a lot of changes, jumping from here to there, and starting over … …
American Values
So, how are you all doing? Are you sleeping? Still stress carbo-loading? (I have been, and made brownies this week, and am now enjoying a 3 day juice cleanse…) Have you made time to do the things that bring you some peace or joy like getting out for a walk, taking a bath, cleaning the …
2020 – Quietly Waking Up
This year certainly went in a different direction than I expected. I meant to get back to you all in April about what was going on with my body (more on this soon), and wedding updates, but all the nerves, decision-making, the pandemic, and watching as the world protested for the rights of Black people …
Peaceful Birthday, Life Uncertainty, and a Global Pandemic Lead to Contemplation
Yesterday was my birthday. More than anything right now, I’m feeling introspective. This is by no means a normal time in which to celebrate in a normal way, and truthfully, I chose a comfort-food dinner, and made a (real, with sugar) dessert to enjoy. As a kid, we used to celebrate nearly every birthday with …
Setting Goals, Scaling Back, and Stepping Up in 2020
Do you feel there is always too much to do? I’ve honestly not done myself any favors with this website and blog adventure – I’ve quit the ease of one web developer to have more control over my website, and quickly discovered there is so. much. more. to learn to manage the site (but it is more malleable!). …
freedom, forgiveness, & the wild search for edible fungus
Two weeks ago, I was starting to feel in command of my life. Each end of day, I would plan the points of interest and to-do’s for the next day in my new-found freedom. What am I talking about, you wonder? For the last three months, I have been living life job-free, and honestly, really …
boxing games
For years, I have been struggling with boxes. Not the physical, cardboard type, but the metaphorical: these are the things I do, this is what I like, therefore, I belong in this box categorization. Finding my place within the cliques in high school, study groups in college, or the coworkers at my corporate job never really …