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I realized something weirdly true about myself recently:I’m almost always bored—except when I’m avoiding something I’m supposed to be doing. The second I have a task looming over me, especially one I don’t want to do, suddenly I’m not bored. I’m scheming. I’m procrastinating with purpose. I feel strangely alive. It’s not that I’m relaxed.…
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We just got back from a memorable trip to Puerto Rico, and I’m still feeling the sun on my skin and the rhythm of the island in my bones. This was a trip full of natural beauty, good food, and unexpected moments of joy—exactly the kind of getaway I’d hoped for. We stayed in the…
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I just got back from a whirlwind trip to Denver, and it was exactly what I needed—a perfect mix of connection, culture, music, nature, and a little awe. I flew in to visit an old friend, and from the moment I landed, we made the most of it. We kicked things off with a trivia…
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A few comforting items that help me reset at the end of a long day — with links As a solo parent, my home isn’t always peaceful — but I’ve learned how to create little pockets of calm. Small rituals and thoughtful tools make a difference. Here are a few things that help me wind…
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Summer has officially arrived, and for me, this one feels like it’s going to be big—full of movement, people I’ve missed, places I’ve never been, and memories waiting to be made. Between solo adventures, travel with my daughter, a romantic getaway, and reunions with old friends, I’ve packed this season with the kind of experiences…
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(With Helpful Links to Make Packing Easier) Weekends can be tricky as a solo parent. You want to make memories and explore—but not at the cost of your sanity. I’ve learned that day trips are the sweet spot: easy, flexible, and logistically manageable with a kid in tow. Here are four day trip destinations that…
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Last night I saw Company at Silver Spring Stage, a surprisingly tucked-away community theater located underneath the CVS in Four Corners. It’s one of those places that feels like a secret—no one in my social circle seems to know it exists—but the full house last night proved otherwise. Clearly, people know where to find good…
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We tend to think of grief as something that happens after a death, a divorce, or a major loss. Something rare and seismic. But in reality, grief is constantly flowing beneath the surface of everyday life. And learning to manage it—really sit with it, move through it—is, I’ve come to believe, one of the most…
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I’m a data person by nature. But more than that, I’m a solo parent, a professional, and a person with a full, demanding life—and tracking certain things helps me stay grounded, accountable, and clear-headed. I’ve been tracking aspects of my health and well-being for years now, and I’ve found that a little consistent data can…
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For most of my adult life, exercise has been a non-negotiable. Not for aesthetics. Not because someone told me to. But because I require movement to feel like myself. I strength train with a trainer twice a week. I hit up Orangetheory once or twice a week for the endorphin rush and the challenge. I…