Searching for Simplicity

Every blog, social media training/seminar I've attended says "do not apologize for long absences of non blogging." But, on the other hand I'm a chronic over apologizer... Who is needing a Segway to jump back into the blogging game. The last few months have been a lot. A new job. Discovering I couldn't balance the …

“That girl” on Flight 2137

Do you ever have those moments when you ask yourself, “Why am I such a walking disaster?” I mean, I try like Hell to be coordinated and ladylike (despite the swear word in the beginning of this sentence). My parents paid for years of dance lessons and gymnastics. I look at my maternal genetic lineage …

Signs you’ve hit your tired, overworked breaking point

I feel like my posts as of late all have the same subliminal messages. Danielle is busy. Danielle is tired. Danielle is working four jobs. Sorry, y'all. I promise the end of this madness is near. No one will be happier than me... except maybe My Someone — not only is he most days the …

With the weight of the world on your shoulders.

Lately I've been struggling. I feel like I'm the only kid left on one side of a game of dodgeball. I just keep keep jumping, ducking and hoping I survive till the buzzer sounds. Typically, I deal with stress by working out. There's something about listening to my iPod and hitting the elliptical. The more …

Killin’ Birds and Cowboy Football

It's beginning to look like my favorite time of year... Fall. Cooler weather Oklahoma State Football season has started Hunting seasons are opening, making my favorite male eye candy—camo clad—easier to spot. Pumpkin Spice Latte's are back at Starbucks. This year however, things feel a little off. A few months ago an uncle of mine …