Walk of Hope 2014 Wrap-Up

It was gray and drizzling at 7 AM when we loaded up the car to head down to National Harbor for this year’s Walk of Hope. Gibson quickly became angry in the car seat and let us know for the … Continue reading

What Will You Do When You Succeed?

What Will You Do When You Succeed?

Tuesday was cycle day one for me. Yet another failed cycle. I was definitely angry about it. I thought for sure we were in the zone this time. I had what I thought was implantation bleeding a week before, but … Continue reading

Back in the Saddle Again: Full Time TTC

Back in the Saddle Again: Full Time TTC

We’ve taken our break from the ups and downs of TTC (trying to conceive.)  Took time off for the holidays and to let winter pass- the hibernation season when nothing grows.  So yesterday, on a rainy spring day in the … Continue reading

Impending Birthdays & National Infertility Awareness Week

Impending Birthdays & National Infertility Awareness Week

This has been one of the most difficult posts I’ve ever tried to write.  And I’m not exactly sure why.  Originally I just wanted to touch on the fact that I turn 31 years old tomorrow and that my birthday … Continue reading

Ask Me About My Za-hoon & Other Things I’ve Done to Increase My Fertility

Earlier this week, I mentioned that’d I’d had a Za-hoon treatment at a Korean bath house in my area.  Now it’s time for the big reveal.  A Za-hoon service is also called chai-yok, a V-steam or (let’s just call it what … Continue reading

HFM Hits The Road: Part 3- Wrap It Up; I’ll Take It

HFM Hits The Road: Part 3- Wrap It Up; I’ll Take It

So sore.  Those are the first words that I typed.  And I’m going to leave them there because I think they are appropriate.  Also, certified.  So certified!  As you can see above, my troupe mates and I became utterly certified … Continue reading

HFM Hits The Road: Part Two- My Dance Saga Continues

HFM Hits The Road: Part Two- My Dance Saga Continues

So I came to Michigan to study American Tribal Style Belly Dance and attain my General Skills certification.  But the format has changed slightly.  And I’m so not complaining because THIS HAPPENED! Previously, General Skills was one long, four-day, 20-hour … Continue reading

HFM Hits the Road- American Tribal Style Dance Certification Part One

HFM Hits the Road- American Tribal Style Dance Certification Part One

Today, I’m blogging from Michigan.  I’m traveling with my belly dance diva girlfriends, Viva & Misha.  We drove from Maryland, and it took us a solid eight hours on two tanks of gas and three pit stops.  We travel like … Continue reading

Achievement Unlocked: HFM Gets Published in Literary Journal

Achievement Unlocked: HFM Gets Published in Literary Journal

Well it may seem like a little bit of nothing when you think about it, but yours truly got a story published in a real literary journal.  A huge, massive, ginormous six-word story.  HA!  I know, it’s just a tiny six word … Continue reading

It Will Happen: An HFM Experiment

It Will Happen: An HFM Experiment

When I started my freshman year of college, I took a class from Dr. Henry Parker to increase my chances of graduating.  It was technically listed as a Race & Ethics class, and those topics were addressed too, but honestly … Continue reading