Day 6: The Secret Love Affairs of Fruits and Vegetables

When I was younger, my grandma was in love with soap operas and watched them all day long.  Guiding light, General Hospital, The Young and The Restless (this last one I am referencing me, not the soap). 6 days into my raw food cleanse, spending all day at home with the fruits and veggies is Continue reading →

Romaine Calm and Lettuce Pray I Survive My Raw Food Cleanse

It’s Day 3 of my first raw food cleanse. My poo is entirely green. Every day I plug my nose and suppress my gag reflex failingly, preparing to consume whatever putrid liquid is on the menu for the day. On the other hand, my partner has been downing the shakes/juices relatively unscathed, smacking his lips, Continue reading →

48 Hours of Pure Mayhem

As a trauma nurse, my bestie has seen many shocking and horrifying things. She enjoys telling me about things people have stuck up their butts, things people have eaten, like scissors (not for the first time either) and other random gross things that make me dry heave. But she’s used to it. She doesn’t even Continue reading →

My Time as a Sushi Sausage

I wanted to spoil myself with a day at the spa with something other than the run-of-the-mill massage and facial combo. I can’t do the mani-pedi thing because the nail filing feels like scratching fingers on a chalkboard.  I opted for the ‘Exfoliation/seaweed wrap/soothing massage’ package and prepared my best sushi imitation. The spa greeted Continue reading →