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Green Smoothies!
I am so happy to be back in my green smoothie routine. I drank them every day of my 2nd and 3rd trimester, since I was trying to build up my iron stores without having to take an iron supplement (trying to avoid constipation…).… Read More
After the birth, Matt continued to make one for me every day (spinach/kale + frozen mango + 1/2 banana + 1 c yogurt) until Henry was diagnosed with a dairy sensitivity. Henry still seems to have a bit of a sensitivity (he has really dry skin, which has a 50% chance of coming from a food sensitivity), but we are getting back into the green -
Thoughts on Dreaming Big and Making It Happen
I don’t normally do Q&A on this blog, but I received a really thoughtful set of questions that I think has wide relevance. Here’s what she shared:… Read MoreI’m not proud to admit it, but I often feel that I don’t live up to my potential. For example, I got my master’s degree in social work at considerable emotional, intellectual, and financial difficulty. My plan was to become a psychotherapist and yet four years later, I am still working in a psychiatric hospital doing case management. I don’t really like where my career is right now but am not sure how to change it. I love to read and write but
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Birthday Planning
My birthday’s coming up on February 9! (Just in case you’re curious, I’m turning 34.)… Read MoreIt’s time to start planning my birthday party. This year, I want to be one-step ahead in the planning department (hello Halloween costume designing in August…). Besides, before I know it, it’s going to be time to start planning Henry’s birthday (February 28).
So, this year poses a bit of a challenge. We are probably moving to Austin at the end of January. I have a couple friends in Austin, but the thought of throwing myself a birthday party and inviting a couple friends doesn’t sound appealing (mainly because that’s what I did last year).
