Why We Do What We Do

I love blogging.  True story.  There are so many things about it that appeal to me, from the connections that we make, to finding a voice of our own. I could never be… Continue reading →

Project Optimism: There’s One Born Every Minute

My name is Anita, and I’m a sucker. Ugh, right?  SCAMS!  Why do they exist?  And why do we fall for them? Because we’re suckers?  Partially, but that’s not all.  We all just… Continue reading →

Project Optimism: Getting Pumped Up

Another new week has started and you guys, I am READY!!! Admittedly, I spent much of last week slacking off a little.  No writing was done, very little exercise happened, and I may… Continue reading →

SHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Listen…can you hear that? Listen carefully. Shhhh…. Yup.  NO KIDS.  Thing One is at daycare, Thing Two is sleeping,  I’m in Mommy Heaven.  It’s like regular heaven but with more coffee and yoga… Continue reading →

Project Optimism: The Sweetest Paradox

Happy Monday, kittens!  It’s a new day and a new week so let’s all collectively forget that last week ever happened and maybe this week will totally make up for it! I’m BEYOND… Continue reading →

Desperately Seeking Summer

It’s that time, kittens.  That time of the year when I am sick to death of snow (or the pathetic dusting of white on the ground that is passing as snow this year)… Continue reading →

Project Optimism: The Light at the End of the Tunnel

I owe a lot of people a big thank you this week.  If you’re a woman and I’ve talked to you this week, THANK YOU.  If you’re a woman who I haven’t talked… Continue reading →

Project Optimism: Passion or Bust

An amazing girlfriend recently sent me a link to a blog that hit all my buttons and made my brain spin.  The post was great, but it wasn’t so much the post that got to me,… Continue reading →

Make Your Mornings Count!

I wouldn’t say that I’m a morning person by choice, but I’ve had a lifetime of early mornings and so I’ve kind of become a morning person by default.  I still need a cup… Continue reading →

Gracias, Universe!

If you know any little girl in North America or if, lucky you, you’ve ever been in my house, you’re going to love this.  Promise. It’s no secret that the most annoying cartoon… Continue reading →