Trauma has a way of resurfacing when you least expect it. The strangest things can be triggering. Last night I had a lovely evening watching My Fair Lady. I reminisced about when I would spend my summers taking musical theater workshops. One such summer, our show was comprised of songs from the movie and I [...]
Author: YJ Ashley
I never saw it coming (part one)
I didn’t see it coming. That’s how we usually feel about the things that turn our life upside down. Now it’s how I feel a lot. Literally. I didn’t see anything but headlights that’s were too close to miss. The driver had a stop sign and I didn’t, but they crossed the intersection anyways. I [...]
My Take on Body Positivity
How old was I when I started hating my body? I laid in bed last night wondering the question and I couldn’t pinpoint the answer.
Girls, Rachel Hollis and Integrity
I don't know if it's the fact that I just binged watched all 6 seasons of Girls, or that I have been listening to a lot of audiobooks, specifically things in the Rachel Hollis genre. Or maybe it's just that I have had a lot of introspection over the last couple of months and a [...]
Road Tripping: Paige, Arizona
The first leg of our two week road trip through the western united states in Page, AZ.
Learning to Tri- Part One
It was nearly 4 years ago that I was at a cheering station for the Tempe Ironman. I was there to hold signs and encourage the athletes. We were stationed just after the transition from the cycling portion to run. For anyone who doesn't know much about an Ironman, it's kind of insane! First the [...]
Happily Ever Ashley 