by Alica McKenna Johnson | Dec 18, 2015 | Monday Musings
So I’ve been taking a TRX class and it’s insane crazy fun. I’m not able to talk. The music is too loud, and I’m panting to hard. But in my head I have a running commentary of ‘funny’ things I want to say to explain why I’m not as good as everyone else. When he brings...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Dec 7, 2015 | Alica Mckenna Johnson, Monday Musings
As a kid I always saved my favorite part of my meal for last. I wanted the yummiest tastes to be the last on my tongue. I still do this, and it has taken me 41 years to realize this leads to overeating. Now of course since I am serving myself, I like everything on my...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Nov 30, 2015 | Alica Mckenna Johnson, Monday Musings
I love cheese, real cheese that comes in blocks and has a rind. Cheese that smells pungent with a strong taste that would make kids gag. So why does the fake orange cheese always look so good? Plastic cheese sauce for nachos. ‘Cheese’ powder for boxed macaroni and...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Nov 23, 2015 | Alica Mckenna Johnson, Monday Musings
Okay so it’ll need a better name, but the idea is amazing! I want to have a café I can go to when I was feeling depressed. Because sometimes you just can’t stand your home for one more minute, or you want to be around people but not have to talk to them, or you need a...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Nov 16, 2015 | Alica Mckenna Johnson, Monday Musings
Seriously, I think this is a great idea. First off, working with kids in the foster care system for the past eight years has made the words ‘mom’s boyfriend’ or ‘stepdad’ something that makes my stomach clench. AND yes, there are a lot of amazing men out there, but if...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Jun 23, 2015 | Monday Musings
My daughter and I went to the Pitch Perfect Sing-a-Long at the Loft, and it was awesome. No it was aca-awesome. Going to the movies is fun, not only because of the big screen, but also because of the energy in the room. Everyone experiencing similar feelings at...
