Ash Thoreau

Ash Thoreau

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  • June 14, 2024

    Back to Reality: Post Vacation Stress

    Back to Reality: Post Vacation Stress

    This life is crazy and the ups and downs are difficult to take. Yesterday, we got back in town early. Everything was good until we started to decompress. My husband and I ended up in an argument. It was no surprise given we were coming down from vacation cloud 9. Ultimately we worked through our… Continue reading

    Adventures, Depression, Health, Massachusetts Trip 2024, Mental Health
    Anxiety, Day in the Life, Marriage, Mental Health
  • June 12, 2024

    All Good Things….

    All Good Things….

    Today was a random, chill day in Massachusetts. We decided to wander and take photos in the morning. I got a decent few with my Polaroid. A fire fighter waved at my kid as they left the firehouse in an engine, which was awesome. And I happened across a well stocked Little Free Library. I… Continue reading

    Adventures, Massachusetts Trip 2024
    Crochet, Family, local, Massachusetts, Paintball, Toddler Life, Traveling
  • June 11, 2024

    More Massachusetts

    Still in Massachusetts. Almost everyday we have been here, I have found myself at a random body of water. Yesterday I was roped into going to one of those old timey villages where they role play that they are truely living in that time. Too bad it was closed. So we drove around and kept… Continue reading

    Adventures, Anxiety, Massachusetts Trip 2024, Mental Health
    Day in the Life, Family, Henry David Thoreau, Massachusetts, Mental Health, Philosophy, Toddler Life, Transcendental, Transcendentalism, Traveling, Traveling with Toddlers
  • June 9, 2024

    Recharge Day

    Today was an absolute blast. We started out at an antique store. Something I’m always down to do but so rarely get to experience. I purchased a cross stitch I couldn’t let go. It wasn’t old and it was $10. I couldn’t walk away from someone’s hard work with it being priced so low. Then… Continue reading

    Adventures, Massachusetts Trip 2024, Mental Health
    Day in the Life, Massachusetts, Mental Health, Rest and Relaxation, Spirituality, Traveling
  • June 8, 2024

    Exhaustion, Climate Torture, Intimidation.

    I’m in Massachusetts. My husband’s family is everywhere. I’m exhausted. The only reason I get this alone time is thanks to my kid’s nap. I should be utilizing the time to nap as well, but I’m freezing. Humidity is a weird thing. It’s like I’m covered in dampness as if I’m sweating, but because I’m… Continue reading

    Adventures, Anxiety, Massachusetts Trip 2024, Mental Health, Parenting
    Family, In Laws, Massachusetts, Parenting, Toddler Life, Traveling, Traveling with Toddlers
  • June 6, 2024

    A Flaw of the American Transcendental Belief System and Where I Am Now

    It’s interesting. I’ve studied the Transcendental Movement back in high school and college. Never have I looked deep enough to find the inherent flaws in the system. It was a subject that was always glossed over by my teachers. I’m sure anyone that is reading this with extensive education in the subject will already know… Continue reading

    Mental Health, Personal Journey
    Anxiety, Meditation, Mental Health, Philosophy, Spirituality, Transcendental, Transcendentalism
  • June 5, 2024

    Riding the Rollercoaster

    This week has been so up and down, I’m exhausted from it all. Yesterday it all came to a head and I was forced to deal with it. My kid woke up early. I know I had one hour of solid sleep. but then I laid around in a daze for 2 hours while she… Continue reading

    Anxiety, Health, Home Life, Mental Health, Sleep
    Anxiety, Day in the Life, Health, Insomnia, Mental Health, Sleep
  • June 1, 2024

    The Beginning.

    This is beginning of something. Of what? I’m not sure. It’s as if something was set in motion last month. Maybe it started before that? Two weeks ago, my mom found me in Barnes & Noble after we had split ways, searching out new books. She declared that she was buying me a book. A… Continue reading

    Adventures, Massachusetts Trip 2024, Personal Journey
    Adventure, Adventures, Henry David Thoreau, Massachusetts, Thoreau, Transcendental, Vacation
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About Me

I’m on a mission to live a healthier life– for myself and my daughter. In recent years I’ve struggled with my weight, anxiety and the tendency to avoid leaving the house when possible.

After years of attempting to solve my weight issue, I have been prescribed a weight-loss medication. Contrary to common misconceptions, this is not a simple solution. Lifestyle changes are a must and I am still working hard through home exercise and diet changes. I hope to show it’s possible to make these changes without a gym membership or any fad-gadgets.

I want to further my journey by facing my anxiety head-on and making an effort to enjoy the world again. I have found myself staying in at all costs. I rarely leave the house outside of going to work everyday. Things have got to change.

My hope is that my story inspires others to prioritize self-care and living life to the fullest.

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