Do you remember the phrase, Garbage In, Garbage Out (GIGO)? I think I first heard that term in the late 80’s in one of my first computer classes. The concept is common in the computing and mathematics worlds to describe the idea that the quality of input determines the quality output. If you put faultyContinue reading “Garbage In, Garbage Out”
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Stillness
Well friends, I am sitting here recovering from my second surgery in the past few months, and I struggle with a cacophony of emotions. Deafening thoughts and feelings banging around in my mind, unable to be calmed by the rhythmic pounding of my feet against the earth with the cadence of my heartbeat pumping in myContinue reading “Stillness”
Love Letter to My Body
Dear Body, I open this letter with gratitude. Thank you for all you have given me and done for me for the last 42 years. We have had quite a journey already, and our time together is hopefully, not yet half-way complete. With all we have been through, we still have a lot of growingContinue reading “Love Letter to My Body”
Simplicity
My weight loss journey has taught me many life lessons in the last 7 months. I have learned about resiliency and relentlessness. I have learned about sacrifice and perseverance. I have learned to give myself grace while holding myself accountable. I am 28 pounds down and still losing. I am redefining my mental image ofContinue reading “Simplicity”
Relentless
Relentless is a word my tennis instructor says on the court a lot, along with the concept of outcome independence. For someone who is extremely outcome dependent in all facets of life, this new philosophy being drilled into me while hitting hundreds of fuzzy yellow balls one hour a week, is beginning to shift the way I viewContinue reading “Relentless”
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