By all accounts I was a horrendous waitress—forgetful, clumsy, nervous and just a little too eager to please. I screwed up orders on a regular basis, which would send the kitchen into chaos. I... Read more >>

I should’ve won an Oscar for the cool-as-a-cucumber work persona I portrayed back in my coffee-slinging days. Out of necessity, I had mastered the art of the even keel. But on the inside, I felt... Read more >>

Nothing feels worse than hearing your alarm clock ring in the morning when your body is screaming for a few extra hours of rest. Given the opportunity, who wouldn’t get more sleep? If I had a... Read more >>

There’s nothing worse than missing out on sleep. Whether you’re tossing and turning all night, waking up every hour on the hour, or emerging from bed in the morning still foggy and... Read more >>

Today has been one of those days. I slept so well last night and remembered my dreams. I washed the dishes, watered the garden, feed the birds and deer, then did laundry. This was my mistake. I... Read more >>

For the first time since July, I have an unprecedented amount of free time to myself. Most of this year has been dominated by tennis-oriented events and activities—multiple teams, multiple... Read more >>

I have to admit something—I don’t sleep. Okay, I sleep, but it’s not nearly enough. I’m lucky if I get seven hours a night, and on the weekends? Let’s just say the number... Read more >>

So honestly, I doubt I’m the only person out there who constantly feels tired. I drink coffee in the morning, but mostly I feel like it’s a Band-Aid. I don’t really feel it gives me... Read more >>

Have you ever wondered how your brain knows when you’re getting full? I mean, sure, you are eating and eventually your stomach fills up, but how does your body know when it’s reached that... Read more >>

After I had my second child, I was a mess. I’ve always battled depression, and was on medication throughout my pregnancy. That’s why I was shocked when roughly three weeks after my... Read more >>