Who would have thought that I’d be back on the sofa. This stiff yet welcoming sofa. This sofa that is not my own, but allows me to be me on my own terms. This sofa absorbs every emotion, fear, and contemplative thought. This sofa and I parted ways so long ago and I thought we’d… Continue reading Back on the Sofa
I know I’ve been out of touch for a while, but it’s for good reason. It’s taken me a long time to finally say my name is Chantel and I suffer from depression and anxiety. Yes, I’ve alluded to it many times in my posts, but never truly acknowledged or accepted that this is my… Continue reading These are my confessions
Whew, what more can I say about 2017. It was filled with so many lessons, blessings, trials, and challenges. I wanted to share with you a few things that I learned about myself and others in 2017. Your growth will make others around you uncomfortable. My word for 2017 probably should have been uncomfortable instead… Continue reading 2017 Reflections
As I continue this last year in my thirties, I can truly say I’m in such a peaceful place. Having lost a dear friend last year at the age of 41, my desire for life, specifically a life well lived, is of the utmost importance. I want to leave this world, having made a positive… Continue reading Simply Blessed
I previously wrote about my blender divorce and then my marriage to the NutriBullet a few years ago. Well the NutriBullet and I are still going strong. I read many reviews about it and many consumers complain about their longevity and quality. I’m not sure what model they have, but I love mine. I make… Continue reading Blender Update
It’s been a while since I shared about my quest towards a healthier lifestyle. Well, there is good reason for it, I really wasn’t doing much to ensure my healthy habits became my new normal. After having a come to Jesus with myself, I decided I needed to get serious about my health both in… Continue reading Finding my stride
I never wanted to be that girl. You know that girl. The girl who likes attention. The girl that loves to shop at the mall. The girl who loves to eat at upscale restaurants and have brunch every weekend. The girl who must have designer shoes and handbags in every style and color possible. The… Continue reading That Girl
One of my “Say Yes’ items for 2017 and beyond is to do more travelling. I love a good road trip, but I don’t take advantage of my weekends nearly as much as I should and could. During the winter months, I get a little down and from what I’ve read sunlight helps with depression… Continue reading Revelations from My First Solo Vacation
It amazes me how family behavioral traits can continue for generations. The women on my mother ‘s side of the family are strong and independent women. I would imagine it has a lot to do with the fact that there were more girls than boys so my mother and her sisters had to do the… Continue reading Can’t Do It Alone
I did it. I approached her and quickly said we should get together some time and she responded “We should”. I walked away with mixed emotions about her response. Was she being sincere or was she just being polite to me? See, this is what anxiety will do to you if you allow it to… Continue reading She Said Yes
