A Hipstermom's wonderful adventure in Mommyland
In my ear buds Mariah Carey is whining about all she wants for Christmas and I can't wipe the smile off of my face as I zip my sweatshirt to keep out the Jerusalem morning chill. It's Thanksgiving morning and I've got a list a mile long and the excitement is just building with each step I take ...
I can still feel the heaviness of my lunch roiling around in the pit of my stomach as my doctor confirmed my cancer fears. I had taken my Mom out for her birthday, a couple of days early, to Kikar HaMusika for an Italian lunch. The sky was a beautiful blue and it was that perfect fall weather, just ...
It was 2:00 a.m. and I had just finished my workout, my clothes wet with sweat. I laid down on the yoga mat and closed my eyes, listening to the quiet that surrounded me. I was miserable. I pulled myself up off the floor and crawled over to my work chair, lifting my laptop to my knees. I ...
I booked a ticket to New York, found a hotel on the Upper West Side, and quietly reached out to a handful of friends to see if they would be around to meet up. I thought about four full days in the City. I joined the Vegans in NYC Facebook group and read through restaurant recommendations, then sent ...
Tomorrow is my birthday and I'm just a mess. It hit me out of left field, how alone I've been feeling lately. I went from feeling motivated, grateful, appreciative, full of life and energy. To this. Today, I didn't want to get out of bed. I didn't want to breathe. I woke up early, ...
I felt light as I walked in the dark towards the Mikvah last night. It's rare for me to not feel physically heavy when I move, my feet and legs are not strong enough to carry my weight and haven't been for years. I often wonder what it must feel like for thinner people to move around. But last ...
