…and then I turned 40.

It's evening here in Missouri. I'm sitting here in my house, trying to knit pieces to an afghan, listening to the cats fight, and thinking about my last year. For grins I went and re-read the post I wrote for my 39th birthday. It makes me laugh and laugh. Oh Sarah, you had no idea …

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2019 in review

A very dear friend of mine, Willie, shared this with me after one of my most raw posts this past year. I've kept this as a reminder that I vowed to be real and not fake, no matter the cost. It's special to me. I was almost dreading writing this post. I've done it every …

I really like your dress!

Does anyone else out there struggle receiving compliments? Don't get me wrong, I love hearing them in my soul. They make me feel so good. It's almost like every one you get, it is a helium balloon tied to your thoughts...it just keeps lifting them up. And when you're not used to hearing compliments in …

the great depression

138 day move streak.  4 perfect months.  21 pounds and 23 inches lost.  I've had quite the string of accomplishments lately.  I'm not trying to brag; I'm just proud of myself.  That's a lot.  I had (have) a long way to go.  I started this year wanting to be healthier not only physically, but mentally …

really moving on

You guys, I really debated if I was going to post this one or not.  It's likely too personal, too raw, and too real.  (It's been sitting in my drafts for days and days.)  But you know what?  I decided to hit publish.  Because like I said several posts ago, not every day is bright …

you know what? not everyday is great.

It's really easy to only write about happy things.  I like writing about accomplishments.  I get downright giddy sharing a life hack that helped me.  It is not fun, however, exposing the underbelly of emotion.  The emotions that bubble up and catch you unawares.  The emotions that make you crawl into yourself and hide until …