Alright men of the first world, I have some really bad news: there's a strong chance the woman in your life is having an emotional affair. I know. It's hard to swallow. Give yourself a minute to process this. It's likely been going on for over a year now. Unbeknownst to you, she's been comparing you … Continue reading Your Husband Will Never Be Jack Pearson
We have four pieces of exercise equipment in our house: a medicine ball, one set of free weights, a resistance band, and a yoga mat. You don't need to get fancy or break the bank to have a great workout at home. I began working out more frequently from home after my son was born. … Continue reading My Favorite [At-Home] Full Body Workout
"Mommy, mommy!" a little girl shouted from across the aisle. "Look mommy! The ocean! A speedboat! Look how big and still and blue it is..." and her voice trailed off in wonder. Our plane was ascending rapidly, engines blazing out of LAX to avoid the smoke from the ever-growing wildfires. I quickly slid my window … Continue reading Oceans and Wildfires
It was my seventh month of pregnancy, and we were left with no place to live. Two weeks from closing on what would have been our first home - the movers were booked, locksmith scheduled, boxes purchased - and it all fell through at the appraisal. We had prayed from the beginning of our home … Continue reading Trust.
Vanessa Stimmel 