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Playing Tug of War

Let’s talk about feelings. I HATE feelings. Never was good at them, but I will say I have become better about sharing them with others. Still, I struggle to understand them and figure out what to do with them. Lately I have not been doing a good job. I know this because I just feelContinue reading “Playing Tug of War”

Taking me for Granted

We started off so casual. Simple hi’s and byes were fine. But then you hooked me with that smile and charm. Now suddenly I feel hooked and baited without even knowing how. You generally seemed to care. You took the time to ask me about my day. You showed feelings deeper than Im used to.Continue reading “Taking me for Granted”

Taking the Leap

Have you ever noticed that when you are trying to decide between two things your mind kind of freaks out, and you usually end up making the most comfortable decision? Like, your alarm goes off at 4am to go workout. You either 1. Stay in bed under the warm blankets and get an extra hourContinue reading “Taking the Leap”

Good anxiety vs Bad

It is no secret I struggle with anxiety! I must say over the years it has calmed down a bit. Actually, no that is untrue, it hasn’t so much calmed down; I am just wayyy better managing it now. I can feel it creeping in, I figure out where it is coming from, and IContinue reading “Good anxiety vs Bad”

Always have your guard up

If you have ever been to an NA (narcotics anonymous) meeting, you know, that it starts the same exact way every single time. We all state the we version of the serenity prayer then we take turns reading from our NA guidebook. One of the pieces of reading is “who is an addict” and thereContinue reading “Always have your guard up”

Humans are like lightbulbs

I have been doing a lot of praying, meditation, reflecting, and reminiscing on my life lately. About the path I am on, where I want to go, who I have been choosing to spend my time with. Thinking about my past and the decisions I have made, the relationships I have kept or ended. ThisContinue reading “Humans are like lightbulbs”

My name is JBird!

If you feel like there is something out there that you’re supposed to be doing, if you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it. — Wanda Sykes.