Just in case you’re new around here and haven’t heard all of my woes about having an Aging Human Body™… I’ve got the ‘flux. Acid reflux, that is. For the record, I come by it honestly. My mom and grandmother both take prescription medication for their acid reflux and have for a long time. Fortunately (I guess), I didn’t develop acid reflux until I was … Continue reading Renata’s Guide to Acid Reflux
Every birthday, people love to ask me if I feel any different. As if the day of each birthday I grow another gray hair or develop a new wrinkle. In reality, the day of my birthday often feels just like the day before. Aging is more marked by big life events, new revelations, and dietary intolerances that my body seems HELLBENT ON DEVELOPING. Tomorrow, I … Continue reading 29 Things I Learned in my 29th Year of Life
New year, new blogging challenge. This week, blogging buddy Bill challenged a bunch of us to write posts about how old we feel (you can find his post here!). With my own birthday just 7 weeks away, it does seem like a great time to reflect on how old I am and how my mortal husk is decaying. Like Bill, I also feel as though … Continue reading How Old Do I Feel?
It’s no secret that it’s basically impossible to be fully prepared for adulthood. We’re fumbling through it like our parents did and their parents before them. Sure, we knew that we would have to “be financially independent” and “clean up after ourselves…” But I was really unprepared for what growing up would do to…my body. Seriously, since college, my body has undergone a full night-and-day … Continue reading The Aging Human Body
Buffalo Sauce Everywhere 