When I was younger, I used to think that Entertainers and Athletes made absurd amounts of money and felt that it was unnecessary. As I grew up and took a few business classes, including economics, I realized that there is a reason to the madness. I decided to write about this subject because …
Perhaps listing the milestone tracker on my page, giving me a constant reminder of how quickly the days pass by, was a bad idea. Every time I look at the calendar I realize how fast my move date is approaching. Between the start of the season and the move, I’m starting to seriously …
I have been sitting in bed for the past few hours watching Animal Planet’s “My Cat from Hell,” and as I watch all these cats with behavioral concerns I becoming increasingly grateful for the amazing kitties I have. I also realize that our upcoming move, which is fast approaching, is going to prove difficult for …
It always warms my heart to know that I have helped my husband stay positive despite the whirlwind that has been our lives the past few years. When David was injured back in 2010, we thought the injury would take a few weeks at most to heal, but when weeks turned into months and months …
When you are married to a professional athlete and your life revolves around a sport, you feel like you are in an alternate reality and in many ways, you are. Baseball is a sport unlike most, one in which you can be drafted as many as four times, and sometimes never play with the “Big …
When I originally decided to travel with my animals to the unknown, I knew it was going to be difficult. I took time to research pet friendly hotels and all the necessary steps I would need to take in order to make the trip as easy as possible for my furry babies. I spoke with …
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Let me preface this entry by saying that I am still battling being a 100% vegan. I follow a predominantly vegan diet, eliminating all but the occasional dairy and eggs. Now I can tell you that the only eggs I eat are the ones beautifully stuffed inside of Morningstar’s frozen concoctions, which I depend way …
It was 2004, David and I had just celebrated our three-year anniversary. After a successful junior year in high school, both academically and athletically, and a few promising summer showcases, David began to make a name for himself among pro and college scouts. His last year of varsity baseball was upon us and as quickly …
For those of you who don’t know the story of how David and I met here is some background. It was August 2000 and I was the ripe age of thirteen enjoying my awkward phase as an 8th grader. All of a sudden, I heard that a group of baseball players had sought out a …
It never ceases to amaze me how many people think that the life of a baseball player is all glitz and glamour. While major leaguers get to enjoy more luxuries than those in the minor leagues, the road to the top is not at all glamorous. This past year I decided to quit my …
