Lost
I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to disappear again. I hate that I’m becoming “that blogger,” the one who writes for a week or two and the...
Author: noemikjames
Update on Down There
I never gave an update on my busted lady business, and I do want to chronicle that journey for anyone else who is dealing with lingering physical issues post pr...
Friendship Inventory
Last week I started reading Friendships Don’t Just Happen: A Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of Girlfriends by Shasta Nelson. I don’t think I ...
Culmination
My daughter took a test with San Francisco Unified School District this weekend to determine her bilingual status. She passed! Those two words don’t do th...
Tis’ the season {For Compulsive Spending}
So it turns out that December is a tough month to admit to yourself–and try to change–your compulsive buying habits. There are two reasons for this....
A Minimalist Mini-Transformation
The first few weeks after I embraced minimalism I moved like a wildfire through my house. I tackled the living room and kids room with quick precision and while...
The $64,000 Question
I haven’t written about it in a while, but I’m still embracing minimalism in my life. As I suspected, it’s becoming about much more than just ...
Still Grappling with Grief
As always, I’ll start with a thank you for your kind and concerned words. I want to assure everyone that I am currently taking medication, though perhaps ...
Lemon
I am tired. Tired of working on myself. Tired of something being wrong. Tired of needing to change. It started when I was 16, and it’s been an endless pro...
Speaking Shame
I’m sorry I left for two weeks without a word. I never intended to be gone for so long. I faced a perfect storm of deadlines (my final Creative Nonfiction...