Anybody that’s ever met me has at least some idea how much I love cookies. Might have something to do with the fact that whenever I introduce myself to somebody new I say, “Hi, I’m Sara. Got any cookies on ya?”
Whenever I indulge, gluten-free style, I really like the two cookie packs from [...]

Space Cupcake!)*@#$

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Yesterday Erin and I went for a walk and as we were deciding where to have lunch, I told her that I mostly just wanted a sandwich. While that might not seem like a big deal to most people, a sandwich is one of the most difficult things for me to find out in [...]

The last few days have been really good. I feel a positive and optimistic momentum surrounding me.
In other news, about a year ago I read The Four-Day Win by Martha Beck. It’s a book about weight loss and developing new habits, four days at a time. Martha Beck is hilarious and insightful [...]

A long overdue re-design is in the works.
After re-working some of the PHP of an existing Wordpress theme, I’ve got the core structure in place and it appears to be mostly functional. I’m still having trouble with tagging and comment functions but since I rarely ever open up my posts for commenting I’m not [...]

Frenchie taught me a good thing today.
Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.
-Unknown 

Currently to-do:

Earn large quantities of money. Stockpile for next Big Life Adventure TM.
Lose weight.
Get some rest.
Maintain perspective.

Shall I order men, or shall I weep at the fireside with the other [...]

I have a feeling of subtle excitement coursing through me.
There are a handful of things that I am looking forward to accomplishing. In just a few months I’ll have at last achieved several goals that I’ve been working toward for years. And my head is buzzing with new, exciting plans and projects that [...]

Today I received a clean bill of health from the doctor. The women at the hospital were so incredibly kind to me.
Today was a reminder of what life is for.
Today I felt in touch with my authentic self.
Today I knew Grace.
Today I remembered to look upon myself with gentler eyes.
Today I remembered to follow [...]

I feel good today.
Optimistic.
I have made some decisions.
…
The battery of the truck died yesterday, so my Mom came over last night to schlep me down to Auto Zone. We marveled in our sheer badassness as we replaced it ourselves.
My Mom is the strongest woman I know.
I am grateful for the lessons she has given [...]

I have been fighting for a deep breath all day.
I was a lot happier once.
I am doing the best I can.
I never thought the decisions I made a year ago would lead me here.
This has been a time of disappointment, strain.
I can see my lessons so clearly.
…
I understand the series of events.
I have enough strength [...]