FITNESS
Hello, I Am An Emotional Raccoon
I am, unfortunately, obsessed with feelings. I would rather feel a feeling deeply than do almost anything else in life. When I manage to get inside of a feeling, I generally prefer to live there. And when it’s a deep or unique or gripping feeling, usually the jaws of life
Do I Miss You?
I miss her. And I’m not sure if I miss you. I mean, I must, right? For five years I spent multiple days locked in a deep text conversation with you, all day, nearly every day. I saw you in person more than anyone except my husband. You were one
Unfortunately, You May Need To Change Your Life To Heal
Unfortunately, You May Need To Change Your Life To Heal I’m a seeker. I’m nearly 40 years old now and have spent the majority of my life categorizing myself as a “growth junkie.” It doesn’t matter whether I’ve been in a happy period, a sad one, downright depressed, in transition
Working Out While Traveling: This Is Going To Be Fun!
Working Out While Traveling: This Is Going To Be Fun! Working out while traveling can be a dreadful proposition. We often think of travel as fun and light and a “break” from your real life, and can sometimes see that as an excuse to get lazy! Well, that’s not necessarily true if
The 6 Essential Oils You Need For Travel
The 6 Essential Oils You Need For Travel Essential oils are life. No, really, they are. I’m a big believer in natural and holistic medicine versus traditional western medicine, and essential oils play a huge role in my regular care routine. I use them for pain, stress, insomnia and so
How To Have A Fun Marriage: Get Naked As Often As Possible
How To Have A Fun Marriage: Get Naked As Often As Possible A few weeks ago, I mentioned that one Monday before our wedding, my own personal superhero Jonathon blew off his beginning-of-the-week plans to come over and naked tie dye with a freaked-out bride (me). I also promised that you’d hear
How To Plan A Wedding In Two Weeks (There’s A Trick)
How To Plan A Wedding In Two Weeks (There’s A Trick) Good morning again, LITMO Lifers! I am so happy to be back writing and sharing my new adventures with you! Yesterday, I came back to writing to you after a long hiatus. When you heard the reason though, I’m
Runninglust
Runninglust I’m a runner. I don’t mean that I run fast, or that I run far, or that I run every day.I mean that when my legs or my heart or my soul desires it, I lace up my shoes and get outside. I have, thus far, run primarily to
The Best Blogging Tools To Start Your New Blog
The Best Blogging Tools To Start Your New Blog If you’re looking to start a new blog, check out this list of some of my favorite blogging tools. Blogging is, obviously, one of my favorite activities. Even before I had The LITMO Life, I created personal blogs in high school
How To Deal With A Crisis Of Country
How To Deal With A Crisis Of Country I wasn’t raised very religious, so I don’t know exactly what it means to have a crisis of faith. I always pictured something like a complete disconnect between everything you had been raised to believe and everything you were now experiencing. Maybe