Category Archives: This Is Me

Bow to Your Mistress

Posted on October 4, 2022 by kristianw84

Of all the things I am certain about myself, my ability to adapt to change is my favorite. I have been dragged through the mud, dropped on my ass only to ever be second best so many times that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, Poetry, This Is Me | Tagged #darkmistress, #devil, #life, #Poetry, #power, #takingcontrol, #thisisme | 11 Comments

This is the Way

Posted on September 27, 2022 by kristianw84

I have an extremely dear friend who has uttered the following phrase to me more than once: “I am going to make a Taoist out of you, yet.” This got me thinking, “What exactly is the Tao?” I was aware … Continue reading →

Posted in Lessons, Personal, This Is Me | Tagged #balance, #journey, #lifelesson, #personal, #tao, #taoism, #theway, #weightloss, #yinyang | 28 Comments

Father of Mine

Posted on June 19, 2022 by kristianw84

In honor of Father’s Day, I thought I would honor my father by writing about my love for him. I have shared many poems I have written for the man but have not told many stories about the man who … Continue reading →

Posted in Lessons, Love, Personal, This Is Me | Tagged #cancer, #childhood, #dad, #death, #fables, #family, #father, #fathersday, #hero, #love | 11 Comments

Journey to the Center of Health

Posted on April 30, 2022 by kristianw84

Long-time readers of the blog know that I have been on a health and fitness journey for a little over a year now. I have fallen off the wagon a few times, but I have learned to be easy and … Continue reading →

Posted in Lessons, Personal, This Is Me | Tagged #fitness, #health, #introspection, #journey, #lifelessons, #personal, #philosophy, #self | 20 Comments

Pieces of Me

Posted on April 28, 2022 by kristianw84

I am made up of all the places I’ve been, lessons I’ve learned, and stories that have yet to be told. I am stitched together by song lyrics, classic books, and strong coffee. I have soil that smells like heaven … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, Poetry, This Is Me | Tagged #hometown, #ifeellikeawoman, #makeup, #me, #woman, Poetry, This Is Me | 11 Comments

Smaller

Posted on March 22, 2022 by kristianw84

I often find myselflongingfor somethingbut mostlyto feel smallerI want to feel smallerI want to slipbetween the spacesof your fingersI want to put my headin your lapand for you to swallowthe entire drowningof meI want to see myselfthrough different lensesthe way … Continue reading →

Posted in Lessons, Personal, Poetry, This Is Me | Tagged #childhood, #life, #lifelessons, grief, Poetry | 11 Comments

Dull Edges

Posted on February 21, 2022 by kristianw84

You’re asking me what I want for dinnerand I’m telling you how I never feel like I’m good enough You’re handing me a paper from the doctorand I’m handing you the poems I wrote when I was twenty-one and believed … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, This Is Me | Tagged #betrayal, #lifelessons, #mistakes, #pain, Poetry, prose, trust | 13 Comments

What is Age? Baby Don’t Hurt Me

Posted on January 9, 2022 by kristianw84

So many people fear getting older, but it’s something we all must do, and I believe the sooner we accept the aging process, the more enjoyable our lives can be. I mean, there’s no point in fighting the inevitable, right? … Continue reading →

Posted in Lessons, This Is Me | Tagged #age, #aging, #childlike, #glorydays, #growing, #lifelessons, #nature | 10 Comments

Changes in Mindset – On Health

Posted on November 10, 2021 by kristianw84

Many of you know, I lost my mother on the day after Christmas, six years ago. Her loss hit me very hard, and I slipped into a deep depression for years. I have slowly brought myself out of that depression, … Continue reading →

Posted in Lessons, Personal, This Is Me | Tagged #enlightenment, #epiphany, #forgiveness, #lifelessons, health, introspection | 4 Comments

You’ve Got That Nostalgic Feeling

Posted on September 29, 2021 by kristianw84

Some songs and movies from our past do not have the most outstanding quality or originality, but they give us that sense of familiarness, a reminder of a simpler time. (I sound so old.) So, just because they might be … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorites, This Is Me | Tagged #friendship, #future, #gratitude, #introspection, #lostrelationships, #nostalgia, #past, Personal | 11 Comments