Truly • Madly • Sassy

Fearing the Unknown

I've always been a homebody. A person who craves alone time and needs a lot of personal space. In fact, I've never had an issue with aloneness. I've been like this since I was a kid and it really bothered my mother that I stayed in my bedroom all the time. I'm just kind of a loner, even though I'm ... Read More about Fearing the Unknown

I Always Want To Be Where I’m Not

I always want to be where I'm not. Those words were spoken by my friend Eric a few years ago when I asked him what the meaning of home is and what it was like to have a home in two places. He had relocated to Asheville from Johnson City when I asked him that question and I didn't truly know what ... Read More about I Always Want To Be Where I’m Not

The Downfall of Unconditional Love

I've placed a lot of conditions on love. You know, rules. Boundaries. Lines in the sand. What have you. And I always felt guilty for that because I thought it was selfish to have expectations. I truly didn't know any different—until there was The Man Who Had My Heart. He barreled into my life when ... Read More about The Downfall of Unconditional Love

All About Me: From A to Z

As a blogger, I'm always coming across other blogs with really cool content and my TwitterFriend Hannah Louise did this A to Z post after following suit from someone else. Blogs like this are contagious, ya know, so I'm doing one myself. Thanks, Hannah, for the idea! is for Austria: the ... Read More about All About Me: From A to Z

Hurricane Florence: Evacuations & Going Home

Hurricane Florence is my first coastal hurricane. Not the first experience with one, as I lived in Jackson, Mississippi when Katrina hit; but coastal hurricanes are way different. In Jackson, we were three hours from the coast and while we definitely experienced the force of it, it wasn't anything ... Read More about Hurricane Florence: Evacuations & Going Home

Following The Flutter

You know that flutter thing? That butterfly feeling in your stomach. Or the excitement that you feel when you realize you're following your dream. Or how about that knowing part of you deep inside that says you made the right choice? Flutter. That's flutter. I've experienced lots of flutters over ... Read More about Following The Flutter

Inspirational Woman: Animal Rescue Extraordinaire Lena Wright

My first memories are of animals. Burying my face in the warm fur of our dog while we rolled in the grass; a small kitten hissing at me from beneath a bed, dust motes stuck to its whiskers; sitting in the kitchen floor, practicing counting with piles of kibble that I'd liberated from the dog's bowl ... Read More about Inspirational Woman: Animal Rescue Extraordinaire Lena Wright

A Love Letter To An Old Flame: Dear Mr. Hottie – Part Three

I’ve told you this blissful, sordid story about Mr. Hottie for a reason. And the reason is because I know there are other women out there just like me who think they will never feel anything else for anybody except the person who has their heart. If that woman is you, I’m here to tell you that ... Read More about A Love Letter To An Old Flame: Dear Mr. Hottie – Part Three

Unexpected Relationships: The Saga of Mr. Hottie – Part Two

The next day, I was declared divorced after years of being separated from my former husband. After the hearing, I started making my way to Nashville, Erik's hometown. I'd already planned to backtrack to Oak Ridge after the service because I was heading here to Oak Island after the funeral to clear ... Read More about Unexpected Relationships: The Saga of Mr. Hottie – Part Two

Why Every Woman Needs A Mr. Hottie – Part One

Once upon a time, there was a man named Mr. Hottie. And while I've often referred to The Man Who Had My Heart on the blog, I've rarely mentioned the one who was affectionately known as Mr. H. I first became aware of him in 2014 when I returned to my management position after taking medical leave ... Read More about Why Every Woman Needs A Mr. Hottie – Part One

Something Old, Something New

Once upon a time, there was a man named Mr. Hottie... As my friend Melissa would say, very much tongue in cheek, that's how every fairytale starts. And you know that old adage about something old, something new? Well, next week on Truly Madly Sassy, I'll be doing something a little different by ... Read More about Something Old, Something New

Surrendering To Indecision By Clearing Your Own Path

Surrendering to indecision is one of my biggest obstacles, and admittedly, I stumble over it often. Life is kinda like playing a game of chess, really: always trying to decide which move to make when. And I'm the world's worst, actually, when it comes to making decisions. Most of the time, I make ... Read More about Surrendering To Indecision By Clearing Your Own Path