On aging and being afraid of death — Do you remember being 25 and thinking “Oh shit 50 is so old and horrible?” I kinda do. I also kinda remember at 35 and 45 thinking “Oh shit 50 is coming soon! Eeeeep!” And then 50 showed up and I was like, “Oh, shit that happened fast. Now what?” …

And 15 more interesting and bizarre idioms you’ve wondered about — I’m a very curious creature. I like to know who, what, where, when, and why. A lot. I ask a lot of questions, I research a lot of things. Sometimes at 3 am. Anyone else? The other day I was Googling something, and a site called “Cup of Joe” came…

If you’re coming to my house, you’ll need these bizarre directions, or you’ll never find me, or anyone’s house for that matter. Ever. — I live in a small town in Guatemala called Panajachel. It’s a bustling and lovely little tourist town. It’s also quite chaotic and puzzling. I found out just how bizarre this place is my first year here, and now going on year 8, some things still baffle me. Like getting…

How was I supposed to feel? I don’t really know, but I wasn’t expecting this. — So ICYMI, last year I made a big decision to sell one of my websites. It was my main one, my bread and butter, my heart and soul, a total extension of me, my blood, sweat, and tears. My life. For the last 7 or so years, I’ve poured my…

You’re not crazy, I promise. — There was a time when I thought women who were having a midlife crisis went totally off the edge, hated everyone and everything lost all their marbles, and became psychos. I soon discovered all that’s partially true. We do become psychos. But not like dangerous psychos. …

The truth will set you free — and so will cutting cords of attachment. — Some of the things we hold on to the tightest are the things we need to let go of. I really love this quote. It’s one of those that make you stop and think. Really think. …

Aren’t we happy that we arrived alive? — I’ve been traveling a lot for the past 8 years or so, before that, hardly much at all. I really can’t even remember the last place I went to before that time. But I do remember one thing — everyone would clap when the plane landed. …

Or is that cold and thoughtless and insensitive? Tell me please. Is my 💛 enough for you? — There are so many amazing writers and stories on Medium. I like to read true crime stories from amazing people like Fatim Hemraj and also sad family stories like those from Klara Jane Holloway. My reading interest is pretty diverse actually. I also like to read SEO and blogging stuff…

You really don’t know what to expect but you hope for the best. Our meeting turned out quite unexpectedly!! — Quite a few months ago I noticed a new reader commenting on my articles. This always makes me happy! I love when readers engage and share their own personal stories as well. Honestly, I love meeting new people even though I talk a lot about how people are exhausting and…