Living with symptoms is only half the battle when you suffer from a long-term debilitating illness. The other half is psychological, social and a battle for your own beliefs.
Create a work life that acknowledges reality.
When we create a life that denies our very real needs, we end up breaking ourselves to fit someone else's mode. I talk about creating a work life that is both realistic to you and lifegiving.
Hi guys, I’m alive.
Our first table read for St. Martha's (@st.marthasatx) Look, for an admittedly anxious person dealing with major depressive and a neurological disorder, I acknowledge that the whole getting out of bed thing every day is a big deal. But I want more for myself than just functioning. I want a whole hell of alot for … Continue reading Hi guys, I’m alive.
Castle Rock is everything you hate about Stephen King novels.
Look, I love Bill Skaarsgard so much. He is hella spooky looking and does not match his name at all, but he is incredibly talented. So when I saw he was in another horror show (he formerly starred in the Netflix gore fest that was Hemlock Grove), I thought - sure - I'll give him … Continue reading Castle Rock is everything you hate about Stephen King novels.
Pops of Poppy
To bring out the green eyed monster in me (or just to brighten up my face) - I liked to use a purple look. Check out my tutorial featuring some nontraditional hues from Sephora Collection, Pure Cosmetics and more.
Let’s Talk Accountability
You're responsible for the life you are (or aren't) building. Today I'm talking choices that make up who we are and how we owe good decisions to ourselves and the people who support us.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
May is Mental Health Awareness month, and my message to you is to surround yourself with people who understand that depression and anxiety are NOT your fault or your failure.
Pretty in Purple
To bring out the green eyed monster in me (or just to brighten up my face) - I liked to use a purple look. Check out my tutorial featuring some nontraditional hues from Sephora Collection, Pure Cosmetics and more.
Dear Austin: Where are the women who look like me?
In America's fittest city, living life as a healthy and happy curvy girl feels like sacrilege or failure of some kind. As a #realaustinwoman, I want to change that.
The Goddess Glow
Sometimes we want makeup that makes us feel like the goddess we are. Here's my less than twenty goddess look for you to repeat!
Movie Review: Overboard
I like movies that: 1) trip me the f out/make me think about the meaning of life 2) have me on the verge of a panic attack for two hours 3) make me laugh so hard my sides hurt and all I want to do is make jokes for the next few hours My mom … Continue reading Movie Review: Overboard
Adventures: Carlsbad Caverns National Park
The Land of Enchantment is kind of what I picture as homebase. As much as I HATED growing up in a small town in New Mexico, as an adult I've developed a soft spot for the empty space of desert and wind blown sunsets. (Check out my quick guide to The Guadalupe Mountains National Park … Continue reading Adventures: Carlsbad Caverns National Park
