Back-to-School Bittersweetness & a Little Defeat
This Monday marks the start of a new school year, and honestly? My emotions are all over the place. Carson is starting 9th grade — officially a high schooler. That…
Inflamed But Still Smiling
Hey y’all— Tuesday was a big day for me. I had my EGD done (for those of you not fluent in medical acronyms, that’s the scope-down-the-throat test), and it showed…
Coffee, Homework, and Health Insurance Headaches
Sometimes you just need to get out of the house. Not for anything glamorous—just for sanity, space, and maybe a refillable cup of caffeine. Today’s study session is brought to…
Simply Aging, Simply Colonoscopies, Simply… Help!
Well, folks, it’s official—your girl is getting old. How do I know? Let’s say my last weekend plans didn’t involve brunch or beach days… they involved a gallon of prep…
Sunburns, Scream-Singing, and Convertible Chaos — A Miami Moment to Remember
Y’all. Let me tell you something — Carrley was in town for the week, and we were thriving. The vibes? Immaculate. The snacks? Stocked. The plans? Chaotic, unhinged, and exactly…
Still No Answers—Just A Whole Lotta Pain and a Dr. Google PhD
Hey friends, Let’s talk autoimmune disease—because apparently, that’s my new personality now. I finally got the lab results back from the new rheumatologist. And let me just say… if lab…
Happy 21st, Carrley… But Also, Can You Chill?
Okay, wait a minute.How dare my daughter turn 21 today… while I’m down here in Florida, being all sunshine and sandals, and she’s up there celebrating without me?! Rude. Disrespectful.…
Taco Tuesday, But Make It Lasagna… Kind Of
Listen, y’all. I found a recipe online that had the nerve—the audacity—to call itself Taco Lasagna. Cute, right? Well, your girl clicked on it thinking she was about to uncover…
From Penny Rich to TikTok Famous (Kinda, Sorta, Almost)
Well HELLO there, internet fam! Grab your cold brew (or sweet tea, I don’t judge), because Mama’s got some big news—drumroll, please… I HIT 1,000 FOLLOWERS ON TIKTOK!!Woo, woo, woo!…
TikTok, Tactics, and Trying to Make Some Moo-Lah
Okay babes, pull up a chair and let me give you the tea real quick. No, not the iced kind (although if you slide over to my previous post Confessions…
