Skål!

February marks four years of play on eatingatme. This fact didn’t register until generic congratulatory messages via LinkedIn forced my hand to pay it some mind. “Happy anniversary, you hot mess.” This is what I read every time I received a new ping. Prior to my stint in Sweden, I viewed eatingatme as yet another […]

From A Starbucks In Orange County As I Plan My Week

I write to give authenticity, kindness, and fairness a fighting chance in my snarky, opinionated, judgmental world. I keep starring and asking questions because I want to understand as opposed to make cavalier assumptions that don’t promote progress. I’ve let go of those who show no interest in me and/or don’t have the guts to […]

I Love Sverige (Reporting From Sin City And Sun Diego)

The United States of America. The heat of southern California, the blinding lights of Las Vegas, that particular hustle and bustle found from sea to shining sea… I’m on the other side of stoic Sweden’s salvation. I’m absorbing what just happened. I know three months anywhere isn’t a lifetime; I’m clear that immersing myself in […]

I Love Sverige (Upon Leaving)

I’m just about to head to Helsingborg to take a train to Copenhagen. I leave for the U.S. today. My thoughts and emotions are flying chaotically but now isn’t the time to craft a lengthy post about that. However, I don’t want to leave Sweden without saying the following: Thank you for saving me. I’m […]

This Satiating Sunday (Blog Edition)

This Satiating Sunday… Sweden has saved my soul and my time spent in country is coming to a close for now. I’M TAKING ACTION ON WHAT I’VE LEARNED. Tomorrow I begin Write Yourself Alive. I identified during the past three months in inspiring Sverige that I need tutelage with my writing; I’m craving mentorship and […]

#RadicalSelfLoveLetter

This month I’ve participated in Gala Darling’s #RadicalSelfLoveJanuary Instagram Challenge (link to my Instagram account on the right side of the blog). It’s been a fun experience and has expanded my social media scope, both of which were my desired outcomes. The prompt for today (January 28) is #RadicalSelfLoveLetter. The timing of this couldn’t be […]

I Love Sverige (Part Two of Many)

Winter is alive and well in Åstorp. The neighborhood looks like a scene from a children’s mythology book, driving the point home: THIS – Sweden – is the real deal. Nothing fabricated, duplicated, or imitated. I’ve been overwhelmed by the history of the country. Helsingborg is, and likely will be, the largest city in Sweden […]

Thanksgiving

Here I am, sitting at the desk that I’d only seen in pictures a few months prior. My daily chores are completed. I’ve enjoyed my breakfast, morning fika, and lunch. My space is clear of all distractions that could break my concentration. I listen to the rain as it washes away Saturday’s snowfall. Here I […]

Back To Basics

I’ve written, revised, and scraped this post three times today. I kept writing the same tired shit I’ve shared already. This wasn’t the point of moving (nearly) half way around the world. In the midst of frustration, a dear friend’s wise words rang like a bell in my brain: “The universe rewards the bold.” Bold, […]

Sweden: First Impressions, Thoughts, Emotions

Jet lag is a gift. The quiet of the early morning is a playground for my active mind and twirling spirit. My excitement for my first full day in Astorp, Sweden will quickly overpower my initial everything so I better list before the sun comes up. 1. Lush. It is raining and cool and green. […]