Why I Can’t Wait to Get Old (Or Maybe I’m Trying to Make Myself Feel Better)
It seems everywhere you look people are announcing new ways to “stay younger longer.” Everyone is constantly searching for that secret ingredient that will keep them looking and acting young longer...
View ArticleTGIF-Welcome Home Sister!
I’ve been a little M.I.A. this week. You may haven’t noticed, but I’ve been dealing with a myriad of technical issues and internet issues and wordpress issues that have caused me to throw my hands up...
View ArticleRoadblock to Happiness: Radical Acceptance
I’ll admit it. I can be extremely stubborn. I like to have control of my life and I get extreme anxiety when things happen that are unexpected or that don’t fit with my agenda. That’s where Radical...
View ArticleThe Thin Line Between Healthy Eating And Disordered Eating
It’s no secret that my relationship with food has not always been the healthiest. Everyday I’m getting a little closer to where I want to be, but it’s something that I have to really put a lot of...
View ArticleDon’t Sleep With Me
I used to think I couldn’t sleep. In fact, for the longest time, that was my excuse for drinking a bottle of wine every night. So that I could fall asleep. For a few years I took ambien. That proved...
View ArticleThe Small Things
Happy day! It is a happy day, and I’m making it my goal today to be mindful and appreciative of all it’s beauty. That’s right. Today I mark the return of cheesy happy guru Carissa, even though life has...
View ArticleFocus and My 2016 Oscar picks and predictions!
I’ll start with just a few thoughts and observations. I have really poor focus. I mean, duh, I’ve known that I’ve had severe adhd nearly all of my life, but I’m only now starting to realize how much...
View ArticleSunday Mornings
I’ve come to really enjoy Sunday mornings more than any other day. It’s the only day of the week where I have no set commitment, I don’t have to work, and usually I am alone… Though that’s not...
View ArticleTalking to Strangers
I’ve been trying every week to set intentions for myself. I’m still going for the overall goal of increased happiness, but since I get overwhelmed very easily, I find that it’s easier to start with...
View ArticleRight Now
I don’t do well with change. Especially change that involves saying good bye to someone whom I love with all of my heart… Someone Who I imagined would be there with me for years and years. This kind of...
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