Category: Journal

3.26.25 Somedays are just more emotional than others. Now I don’t reach for the bottle. Instead, I reach for words in a book, prayer, podcast or a song searching for the instant comfort that alcohol used to bring me. These things do make me feel better but it’s different and I’m still getting used to… Read more

3.25.25 Today has been uh-mazing! Actually, the last 137 days have been amazing, but who’s counting. The more time I spend bettering myself, the more I want to keep making positive changes in my life. It’s becoming quite the new addiction. About a month ago I decided I wanted to also better my career. I… Read more

3.24.25 Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms Cook sausage with a shit ton of fresh garlic, salt, pepper, red chili pepper flakes. Once half cooled mix with cream cheese, goat cheese, parmesan cheese, and chopped baby portabella mushrooms. I wasn’t going to tell you, but the secret ingredient is lemon zest! Stuff the large portabella mushrooms, making sure… Read more

3.22.25 I had a great dinner last night downtown with a great friend and their family to celebrate birthdays. Downtown Boise is very different at 6 pm and with no intention of getting drunk. It was refreshing, and it was even more refreshing to wake up this morning without a hangover. I read, made a… Read more