one single mother. one spririted preschooler. oy — what a life.
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By: admin on: May 25,2009 In: Single mamahood, Staying present, abundance, coming home, dark night, discipline, empowerment, exhaustion, work, work-life balanceDiscipline is not my strong suit these days.
My sitting practice - more or less out the window.
Mindful eating/consumption? Not so much. My ass is slowly but surely expanding, a universe of its own, and I’ve moved to elastic waistbands for the time being.
Exercise? If you count carrying a kicking, screaming 42-pound preschooler out of Target, [...]
Exhausted mama tries to blog
By: admin on: Oct 15,2008 In: dating, divorce, exhaustion, letting go, wellness, work, work-life balanceI swear, I swear, I am going to get to bed by 11 pm tonight.
Today, I was an exhausted mess. The manic high from BlogHer sent me into a sleepless, hyperaroused state. I am an easily stimulated type and boy, was I buzzing.
I was so tired that my eyes burned all day long. This morning, [...]
“Working” mom? and BlogHer 2008
By: admin on: Oct 14,2008 In: Writing life, wellness, work, work-life balance, writingI haven’t yet had a chance to write about one of the biggest transitions I’ve experienced in this three years’ worth of intense transitions. On October 6, I started a full-time job at a nonprofit downtown that does suicide prevention work. I am so relieved to have a job in this economy. I am trying [...]
About this blog
Welcome to this blog - my chronicle of the illuminating, character-building path of single parenthood. I'm making this up as I go along. My life is my practice, and my four year-old son is my greatest teacher. This is my dharma. Thank you for reading these words.
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