Ditch the Downsize
In 2008, I joined Woman’s Fitness Center here in Baton Rouge. I joined that particular gym because of its women-only and caring environment. For the most part, the Fitness Center was about empowering and motivating women to become healthy. My membership expired when I went to treatment. I did not renew it upon my return […]
Cultivating My Inner Sparkle
The first Saturday in May. My favorite day of the year. Girls on the Run 5k! I was out the door before sunrise, locked and loaded with everything ‘She-Power’. Sparkle headbands, braided pigtails, crazy running pants and of course a tie-dye one of a kind GOTR T-shirt. Bring it. I was ready to GEAUX. But […]
Scheduling Mortality
If you know me, then you know my GaGa. For those who don’t know me, let me introduce you to my GaGa. Meet GaGa… By definition she is my grandmother, but by the grace of God she is my best friend, my second mother, my confidant, my soul mate. Throughout my life she has been […]
Brene & Me: Ah-Ha Besties
A year or so ago, my therapist gave me an assignment to watch a YouTube video on vulnerability. What I thought was sure to be another lesson in dragging my inner-child out of the closet, turned into an experience that shook me to my core. The TedX lecturer spoke on the power of vulnerability, something I […]
Anger Management
Anger. Frustration. Annoyance. All are feelings I simply suck at. I am so far removed from them I don’t even know where to begin or how to ‘feel’ them. I am working hard right now on getting in touch with these lost feelings and, frankly, I’m feeling annoyed with having to do so. I don’t […]
SMASH Gratitude
As my feet continue to try and touch the ground, my heart is overwhelmed with gratitude to everyone who made and continues to make Southern Smash possible. My SMASH gratitude list is too long to Tweet and too important to squish in a Facebook status. Therefore, I felt this was the best place for my […]
A Letter To My Son
February 17, 2013 My dearest son, On your first birthday I can’t help but reflect back on the magnitude of this year and its many blessings. You entered this world one year ago today. And one year ago today, my heart filled with more loved than I ever knew was possible. You completed our family. […]
A Turkey Hero
To say life is busy right now is an understatement. A huge understatement. Meetings, Planning, Feedings, Designing, Packing, Laundry, Promoting, Bath Time, Sharing, Marketing, Entertaining, Dirty Diapers, Tweeting, Cooking, REPEAT. LIFE. IS. NUTS. Southern Smash is in two weeks and it is CRUNCH time. Plus, Jordan and I are leaving to go skiing next week. […]
In Sickness & In Health
February 2, 2007 I, McCall, take you, Jordan… Stomach butterflies were in full flight as I stood before the cathedral doors, hanging onto my dad’s arm. This was it: my wedding day. I had been planning and more importantly ‘prepping’ for this day all year. My nerves were not caused by doubt or cold feet, […]
SmashTALK: ED N.O…what?
Head on over to Southern Smash for the first installment of SmashTALK! A quick look at the super vague diagnosis EDNOS: What is it and what are the warning signs? And don’t forget to Save the Date for our upcoming event February 28 & March 1!