by Alica McKenna Johnson | Mar 6, 2018 | Alica Mckenna Johnson
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...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Feb 27, 2018 | Alica Mckenna Johnson
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...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Oct 21, 2017 | Alica Mckenna Johnson
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...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Sep 13, 2017 | Alica Mckenna Johnson
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...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | May 19, 2017 | Alica Mckenna Johnson, Reviews
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...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | May 12, 2017 | Alica Mckenna Johnson, Reviews
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...