From Paris, With Love

There's nothing wrong with buying clothes that make you feel good. At some point in my journey I had to recognize that for me - I wasn't buying them because they made me feel good...

Crying Over Spilled Milk

I haven't had chocolate in a month. I had to go to the hospital in early December for a procedure on my stomach, my dog had emergency surgery, it snowed, and then I got the flu. A lot has happened in a month but the worst of it has been the fact that I haven't had any chocolate.

December 8th, 2016

It's been a year to the date that Yik Yak closed up shop. I took some time to reflect on what I learned during my time there that helped mold me into the person I am today.

Life Coach

The first time someone called me "Coach Nikki" was in the 7th grade; half of my life that's been my identity. Unfortunately, half of my life I've also been battling this disorder. And my biggest fear is that I've let it affect the girls that I've coached.

Lumos

After I posted my first blog, I felt on top of the world. I had so much encouragement and support flooding in – from people I didn’t even expect. I was beyond overwhelmed by the outpouring of love. I went the next week or so looking at myself in the mirror differently. I talked to my therapist with confidence. I walked with my head a little higher. I did it. I thought to myself. I’ve overcome this battle. And then…