Do you ever talk to yourself? I can't be alone on this one here. I talk to myself quite frequently. It's usually when I am alone in the car complaining about someone who can't drive or when I am winning an epic shower argument. (I work out all problems, fights, and discussions in the shower. … Continue reading Dear Emm…
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Just Call Me The Ice Queen
Have you ever had to freeze someone? I do not mean like Mr. Freeze from Batman, I mean freezing someone out of your life. I sometimes joke with my friends to just "call me Elsa, because I am the ice queen!", to which they will all laugh and tell me I am hilarious. (If you … Continue reading Just Call Me The Ice Queen
The One & Done Club
Ladies. Have you ever had the following questions asked to you by someone? "When are you having kids?" "Why don't you have any kids yet?" "How many kids do you want?" (If you have a kid/kids) "When are you having more kids?" "When's the next one happening?" "Are you having any more?" If you have … Continue reading The One & Done Club
“Failure is not an option”, is a lie.
I am sure you have heard the phrase, "failure is not an option". You've heard it in movies, from your parents, maybe even your manager. We are told that you must absolutely never fail, at anything. EVER. I disagree. Failure is essential. Please don't come for me when I say this. Failure has to happen, … Continue reading “Failure is not an option”, is a lie.
Anxious…Party of one.
So I have anxiety. That may shock some, but others are like, um yes, Emm we know. I love when people try to tell me that they don't have anxiety. You earn an immediate eye roll from me. Let me let you in on a little secret: everyone has anxiety whether you want to admit … Continue reading Anxious…Party of one.
No is a Complete Sentence.
A boundary by definition from Miriam-Webster.com literally means: something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent. I am not talking about a property boundary line or a boundary line on a football field. No. I am talking about setting boundaries in your life. "But Emm, what does that mean?" Buckle up because I am … Continue reading No is a Complete Sentence.
Building Back Better
Today was incredible. Today was filled with many emotions for me. Relief. Peace. Excitement. But above all...hope. I launched my blog a few weeks ago when I felt so helpless and didn't know what else to do besides write. Two weeks ago our capitol building was attacked by an insurgence led by hate and lies. … Continue reading Building Back Better
Emm being extra…and extraordinarily normal? What does that even mean?!
Well, for starters I am Emm and I have been told that I am extra. I think that was meant to be something negative, but it's a trait that I am happy to exhibit. I am extraordinarily normal. But also kind of extra. I'm extra in so many ways. I even spell Emm with an … Continue reading Emm being extra…and extraordinarily normal? What does that even mean?!
American Homeland: Season 4 Episode 1
An episode of Homeland is playing out on every news outlet right now. But it’s not in a foreign country that’s being divided by political unrest. It’s here. On American soil. Terrorists have invaded the very house our democracy lives and breathes. The current sitting president is not demanding peace or denouncing their actions. He’s … Continue reading American Homeland: Season 4 Episode 1
So I did a thing…
Its happening. I am am finally launching my blog. Welcome to Emm Being Extra! I can't wait for you to go on this journey with me. Stay tuned for weekly blog posts that I hope to be inspiring or relevant to you!