Because my life is fascinating

My Pet, Chaucer.

hillary — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:57:59 +0000

Do you have pets? Let me rephrase that, do you NEED pets? Some people do. Some people swear their pets save them. I think that can be true. I do not have a pet, per se, but I kind of have a puppy. Ok, fine. I have a little boy and sometimes the terms are [...]

Would You Rather: Pregnancy Edition

hillary — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:38:20 +0000

Well, yesterday was serious and I promised you some funny to balance it out. {If you want to know why so serious you can catch up here and here.} I will have you know that I was up until 1 AM working on what could have been a VERY FUNNY video were it not for [...]

Coming Clean: Vicodin Addiction Recovery

hillary — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:36:31 +0000

A few weeks ago I came out with my darkest, most ugly, most embarrassing secret. I shared it with the world. I don’t know what I expected from such a revelation, but the outcome was better than anything I could have hoped for. Yes, it was excruciating. I can compare it to labor in how [...]

Vacation: From Fantasy to Reality

hillary — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:32:13 +0000

Around…oh I don’t know, February (for reasons unbeknownst to me) my husband and I get the urge to travel. It starts out innocently enough with little phrases like: “Wouldn’t it be nice to get away?” and, “I just want a break.” And, “I just wanna go somewhere and relax!” And then before you know it [...]

The Great BEFORE: A Room Makeover Project

hillary — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:22:48 +0000

Have you ever been able to dream something up and actually see it come to fruition? An idea, a concept, or a theme–actually materialize before you? It’s kind of breathtaking, isn’t it? For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to give my parents their dream home. It’s one of those things I would [...]

Things are lookin’ up!

hillary — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:24:46 +0000

Hey guys! So I was probably like the worst blogger ever last week. I mean, I totally dropped a bomb on y’all with my giant confession, and then I kinda just crawled back under a rock for a week and read your comments in the company of earthworms and creepy crawlers. And let’s not forget [...]

These are my chains.

hillary — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:54:57 +0000

She sat there wailing, weeping as if someone had died. My first instinct was to rush to her and ask how I could help. But then I remembered where I was. Slowly, I took her in: around 45 years old, saggy skin, greased back hair, acrylic nails and flashy jewelry. Track marks on her arms. [...]

Ten Things That Make Me Blush

hillary — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:44:37 +0000

Folks that know me in real life think of me as pretty up-front. I suppose I’m upfront on this here blog as well. But there are things I don’t share {oooh, what are they?? What could she possibly mean?} Yes, I have secrets. Things I keep in the inner-most circle of trust as Jack from [...]

I’m Still Alive. Kind of.

hillary — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:35:46 +0000

Hey guys! I just wanted to say I’m alive over here but it has been a very yucky week. We’ve been waiting for some really big news (no not pregnancy) and were supposed to get it on Monday. Turns out we have to wait a week longer and it’s been a roller coaster just waiting. [...]

BeYouBeYOUtiful: How To Wear Colored Pants

hillary — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:38:53 +0000

“I could never wear that.” “Well, you can get away with it, but I could never.” “I can only wear this ___________style. Anything else would look too weird on me.” “I’m too fat to wear _____________.” Have you ever found yourself saying any of the above phrases? Of course you have. Me too. As women, [...]

Answers to the important questions

hillary — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:26:13 +0000

We are heading into spring in my little neck of the woods. And may I say how absolutely thrilling it is to see everything bursting with new life–from tree blossoms to baby ducks–wow. I half expect to see Bambi and Thumper sprint across the parking lot. Spring puts me in the mind for cleaning, painting [...]

Be You. BeYOUtiful: Fun new gig, y’all!

hillary — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:30:46 +0000

What is your knee-jerk reaction to a compliment? Do you respond with a polite thank you? Or do you act as if someone has just said something shocking and vile? I know people who would rather eat their own vomit than accept a compliment. They simply cannot fathom the praise, and immediately come up [...]

What A Bad Day I had, Yesterday.

hillary — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:39:54 +0000

So yesterday was pretty much the worst. When you have a personal meltdown by 10 am you know you’re in for it. And yah, I was definitely in for it. It’s been a busy two weeks. Between a blog conference, visiting family, and a complete makeover on my parent’s bedroom (more on that later), oh, [...]

Office Space: The real deal, but without the flair.

hillary — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:30:46 +0000

I thought the car ride was surely the worst of it. Trapped in a stuffed vehicle with a toddler, a husband inhaling and exhaling energy drinks, and a very-crammed 36-week-pregnant belly made for a miserable five hour journey. The misery primed my body and mind for an oasis. A respite. Our new home. I based [...]

The Great BEFORE: A Room Makeover Project

hillary — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:30:26 +0000