It’s not for lack of things to say or write. I could come up with more than a few reasons to have disappeared into this unstoppable world around me. I feel as though I am always struggling to catch up and keep pace with my surroundings. So as change each day occurs, I am chasing … Continue reading Chasing the unstoppable
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Pisces Season and the epic birthday month celebration
It is still technically Pisces season, well into March. But alas, my epic birthday month has come to an end. It included two birthday karaoke celebrations with my girlfriends, co-workers party, family party, pre-oscars birthday festivities, and one hell of a way to turn fourty-one years old. So many friends near and far made the … Continue reading Pisces Season and the epic birthday month celebration
Is this the real life?: The Skins playoff run
The Commanders, or “Redskins” as many fans still call them, are heading to the NFC Championship game of the 2024-25 NFL season. It is an extremely surreal time to be a Skins fan, with Rookie QB Jayden Daniels leading the team its first NFC championship game since the 1991 season. As a kid in the … Continue reading Is this the real life?: The Skins playoff run
2025, a year of courage to overcome
So far 2025 has been really exciting, moreso testing me physically and emotionally. Jason broke his ankle and leg on NYE. Since then he’s been on “light duty” while I try my best to manage caring for him, the kids, the home, and everything else thrown my way with a new grad school semester, and … Continue reading 2025, a year of courage to overcome
School’s out for Christmas!
I am officially 1.5 years into graduate school through Florida State University. Lately I have reflected on what I will do and which population I will serve. As I get closer to completing the MSW, the draw to stay working in child welfare changes. There are days when I am overwhelmed by what I see … Continue reading School’s out for Christmas!
Kamala…and Trump… and Bears, oh my!
I am not a political person, never have been, never will be. I do believe in democracy and the right to exercise my vote. Growing up in a conservative household and even now having many family members and friends that are staunch conservatives, it is hard being the odd ball out. Despite my conservative upbringing … Continue reading Kamala…and Trump… and Bears, oh my!
You are confined only by the walls you build yourself
I had a long exhausting day. To anyone concerned, we fared just fine after hurricane Milton. The storm passed south of us and we only had some moderately high wind gusts. My post is concerning a long work day. Where I had exhausted every option attempting to help. As I lay here attempting finally fall … Continue reading You are confined only by the walls you build yourself
Hurricane Milton watch
After living in NE Florida for several years. I have never been so concerned about a pending hurricane barreling towards the state. There are mass evacuations from the west side of the state. We have prepared the best we can in Jacksonville. I hope to have a better idea of an evacuation back up plan … Continue reading Hurricane Milton watch
NAMIWalks Jacksonville is back!
https://www.namiwalks.org/participant/SarahGrant Join me for NAMIWalks Jacksonville October 19, 2024. The walk is a free event and open to the public to raise awareness for mental health As some of you know, I live with Bipolar I disorder. I found the support of NAMI (national alliance on mental illness) as a young adult, at the beginning … Continue reading NAMIWalks Jacksonville is back!
Bariatric Surgery 8/27/24 Pre-op check-in
Tuesday 8/27/24 is my surgery date. My bariatric surgeon, Dr. Eli will perform a R-NY gastric bypass. The past three weeks I have been on a liquid diet in preparation for the surgery, and have lost close to 20 pounds from that. I am not nervous. I am extremely hopeful and relieved to have this … Continue reading Bariatric Surgery 8/27/24 Pre-op check-in
A passing cloud on a bright day
Time seems more fleeting with every passing day. I watch a cloud pass over the bright sky and reflect on a sweet beautiful woman that left this earth yesterday. “Nani” Carol Moriarty to this day challenges my memory as the kindest and most caring person I have ever known, albeit my own grandmother, Ellen Rossignol … Continue reading A passing cloud on a bright day
Back to reality
I spend the early morning hours trying to coax myself back to sleep. The last few days I have had some disrupted sleep, spending the 3-4am hour lying awake and trying desperately to fall back asleep. I despise when my routine is thrown off and my mood starts to shift. Lately I have struggled with … Continue reading Back to reality
Year 1 complete! Summer semester comes to an end.
Somehow I managed to get through a horrific and stressful course load this past summer semester. My grades are a reflection of the hard work and perseverance. Especially the course of Intro to Social Work research was incredibly daunting. I received a 91.65 percent in SW Research and a 93.8 percent in my SW Practice … Continue reading Year 1 complete! Summer semester comes to an end.
The summer slows its roll.
I finally feel like I can take a deep relaxing breath. The summer semester is finished and my work in child welfare is manageable at the moment. The family is all well, especially Chloe the dog, as she gnaws on her bone next to me on the couch. Ella and Hazel start school in less … Continue reading The summer slows its roll.
Tallahassee Takeover
Spent the weekend in Tallahassee for an intensive seminar at Florida State. It was a long day of workshops to work on foundational clinician skills. The evening ended nicely with indian cuisine, and a coconut margarita to boot while we tackled a SW research assignment. After completing the assignments, I floated around with my friend … Continue reading Tallahassee Takeover
The Seascapechronicles 