This post has been a long time in the writing. As most of you know, I consider myself an incredibly intense human. I demonstrate intellectual, emotional, imaginational and sensory overexcitabilities - every area except one. I have come to embrace every aspect of my highly intense nature. Well almost everyone. I struggle with my sensory … Continue reading The Care and Keeping of Intense Humans: A Personal Project
What’s New At An Intense Life
I am so excited to be back to blogging. This weekend I spent some time determining what I wanted to accomplish with this blog - my "why" for coming back to blogging. I landed on a few things: I want this to be a source of inspiration and information - an opportunity for me to … Continue reading What’s New At An Intense Life
It’s a New Day…
As I've mentioned previously, I changed jobs almost 2 months ago. This change has done more than enable me to pursue my passions in new ways, it has freed up my creative self. As a result, I have been working on several very neglected areas in my life ranging from my physical health, to goal-setting … Continue reading It’s a New Day…
Lots of covers, lots of excitement…
Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday. I, for one, can't wait the week to be over. My oldest is home from college in three short days and I couldn't be more excited. But that isn't what this blog post is about. It's about my shiny new cover. Elana Johnson is helping me out with a cover reveal … Continue reading Lots of covers, lots of excitement…
Big NEWS!
HOLY WOW!!! Where did all the time go? One moment it is early August, and the next September is here. I am so sorry I feel off the blogging planet. To say the start of the school year has been hectic is a serious understatement! But, that's not why I'm here. I wanted to … Continue reading Big NEWS!
Wherein I talk openly about the creative mind…
Hi all - In light of the news about Robin Williams on Monday, I wanted to write a post that has been years in the making really. And a rare one that I decided to post on both of my sites... Robin Williams' death angered me in many ways, something that made me take pause. … Continue reading Wherein I talk openly about the creative mind…
No, I haven’t left…
Happy Sunday all! I can't believe the end of summer is in sight. I am back at work in just over two weeks, and my daughter is off to college (YIKES) in four. What the heck! Today I thought I'd update you all on the behind the scenes things I've been working on. Current Projects: … Continue reading No, I haven’t left…
Tell the Truth Tuesday: Wherein I Get Real About Drowning
Well, here I am again, talking about drowning (or being in the weeds, etc). It is a well-known fact that I take on too much. There, I've admitted it. I have a hard time saying "no" to things. It isn't that I don't want to offend people; or that, like so many other bright individuals, … Continue reading Tell the Truth Tuesday: Wherein I Get Real About Drowning
In The Weeds
Wow! I can't believe I all but deserted by blog! Shoot! That was not my intent at all. I've been buried - with more work than I can handle on every front: Work, writing, home. It's been a tad overwhelming. But it's been good, too. I have some big plans for the blog, my coaching … Continue reading In The Weeds
Confessions of a Teenage Beauty Queen
I was hanging out on FB yesterday and stumbled across a great article from a father to his young daughter. In it, he redefines our cultural ideas of beauty. If you haven't read it - CLICK HERE and read it. That post was so touching to me. Sure, it had a great message - one … Continue reading Confessions of a Teenage Beauty Queen