Expectation Hangover

Expectation Hangover

“Is this it?” my father said. My heart sank.  I’m at Machu Picchu. This is the moment I have been waiting for, one of the places on my bucket list. My father’s words ringing in my ears, I wanted to quickly distance myself from his energy, and immediately get out my...
Your Inner Bark

Your Inner Bark

There are two dogs barking. Each bare their teeth, and stand their ground with tenacious energy.  Eyes focused ahead, their legs rock with the vibration of their voices. Their barks fire out in varying cadences of rat-a-tat to a rhythmic drum, banging again and again....
Rise

Rise

This doesn’t feel good. My ankles wobble. My calves are seizing. My toes are literally gripping the floor for dear life. And I’m supposed to look graceful right now? I can feel the tension making it’s way up my body, from the clenched toes squeezing together. My...