“Yay, it’s the first day of Lent,” said no one ever…

Yup, it’s that time again. Time to string up the lights, and sing Lenten carols. Oh wait. No. It’s a time of giving up the things we love and experiencing guilt. Ho hum. Growing up Catholic, my siblings and I dreaded this time of year. Lenten sacrifice and...

Keeping the Christmas Cheer

I love Christmas time. The carols,  the lights; they bring a joy into my heart that I could soak in forever. The rest of the year is just sort of blah. And alas, with February closing in fast,  it was definitely time to take down the last remnants of yuletide cheer,...

Getting Fit with with a Fit Tracker

I’ve never had issues with my weight. I fluctuate with the seasons and during times of stress or study but usually I remain the same. As a health care practitioner, I feel that it’s important for me to stay fit and set a good example for my patients....

Learning a New Language

Cultivation is all about growth, and part of cultivating your wellness, I think, includes broadening your horizons. This week, I am beginning to broaden my own horizons by finally started to learn Spanish. (It only took 5 years of living in California to convince me...

Lemons to Lemonade

Today is a much needed quiet and rainy day, but it didn’t start out that way. It was raining, but it wasn’t intended to be quiet. I woke up this morning feeling tired. I’ve felt this way for the past week or so. Work has been exceptionally stressful...

I Love January 4th!

Because… It’s my birthday!!! I’m a huge fan of my birthday. No matter how old I get I’ll always think of it as a day to celebrate….and do nothing but have fun and be happy. Even though…. Lol. I hope everyone had a happy and healthy...