Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson, Healthy Eating getting healthy, healthy eating, lifestyle change, Mental health, self care 2
So now that I can breathe and sleep, I am working towards regaining my health, strength, flexibility, and body back to where I want to be. Walking and gentle yoga is how I am starting out exercise wise, because I love them both. I am also reducing my intake of grains, because I feel SO […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson, depression, Mental health, self care 3
Lately I have been eating in a way that makes me feel good. Doing yoga, which I love, and getting good quality sleep. So when I started to fall into a depression spiral I was very confused. My body didn’t feel depressed. I wasn’t tired, lethargic, or physically apathetic. Emotionally and mentally I wanted to […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson book release, Children of Fire Series, Fantasy, new book, writing, YA Authors, YA books, YA FANTASY 0
Happy release day to my fifth novel, Kin to the Asuras. I am so excited! Sometimes it boggles my mind to think that I have written five novels in my Children of Fire Series. I mean, wow, it’s crazy! Don’t forget to get your copy! (Just click on the BUY NOW button below the book […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson getting in shape, healing, Health, self care 5
After three days of using my CPAP machine and being able to breathe and sleep at the same time, I decided it was time to start bringing back the things I missed doing. Understanding my body, I did this in slow careful steps to allow for proper healing. via GIPHY Okay, okay you caught […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson, Health, Mental health, self care, Self-worth 9
I am finally back after feeling like crap and having zero energy. I blamed myself, and my self-talk was debilitating. I am lazy. I am fat. I am useless. I am a failure. No one else is this pathetic. I am so weak. I have no self-discipline. I will never be a good __________ ( […]
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It can be difficult and even feel decadent or selfish to guard your time. But it is essential, when time is so limited and we have dreams that we are working towards. We cannot do everything, and at some point we must weigh the things that need to get done with our skills, and what […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson cats, Kittens, lizards, pet parents 0
My cats are a year old and vicious hunters. They have brought home insects, birds, garden snakes, and lizards. Lots and lots of lizards. Small baby lizards, long brightly colored lizards, and fat horned lizards. Some are still alive and tormented as my cats play with them. The kids and I do our best to […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson, Reviews Alica Mckenna Johnson, Marvel Comics, netflix, Netflix reviews, TV 0
I had heard a lot of iffy reviews about Iron Fist, but was willing to try it out myself. There were elements I liked. For example, the mix of Danny’s childish innocence and warrior fierceness, the complexity of the villains, and the story was interesting. I didn’t love it, but I will check out the […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson, Reviews Alica Mckenna Johnson, life, Netflix reviews, Superheros, TV 2
I loved Daredevil season one. It is a much darker and more violent show than I normally watch. However, the villains’ stories are so compelling I couldn’t stop. So I was excited to watch season 2, and unfortunately disappointed. I didn’t like season two nearly as much, and, honestly, I found the constant preaching of […]
Alica McKenna Johnson Alica Mckenna Johnson, Foreign Film Friday Alica Mckenna Johnson, food, foreign films, Japanese movies, Netflix reviews 0
First let me say how delighted I am to find foreign language films and shows within Netflix Original Series. So my first glorious find is Samurai Gourmet. It’s about a Japanese man, Kasumi, who has retired from corporate life and now has to figure out how to live. When unsure of what to do, he […]
