If you’re sitting around waiting for motivation to show up, it’s not going to.

I remember trying to stay awake in church, watching VeggieTales during religious ed, and eventually becoming one of those families that only went to church on Easter and Christmas.

We hear a lot about beginners starting their fitness journey. The excitement, the “newbie gains,” the big milestones that happen quickly. And we also hear about people who finally hit their goals. The transformation photos, the “after” moment, the celebrations.

But what no one really talks about is the middle part.

You don’t realize how much you miss something until you try to start again.

My to 10 book recommendations.

Just you wait until life gets “really hard.”

If I don’t write something down, it doesn’t exist.

How tacos, trust, and a leap of faith changed everything.

Spoiler: It’s hard. But you should still do it.

I turned 31 this week and have picked up a few life lessons along the way.

"Happy birthday, Jan."
"...It's not my birthday."
"Oh. Thought we had the same one."
"Happy birthday, Michael."

– The Office

And I’m so glad it’s not.

Some people call me inspiring. Some call me flaky.

Honestly? A little bit of everything.