The Hot Mess Express

I'll be honest, I have absolutely no idea what I am doing. I wanted to start a blog because I spend about 30 minutes in the car each way to and from work and I have a LOT of thoughts going through my head the entire time. I wanted to find a way to get it all out and hopefully I can help someone out there just by sharing my story. So let me start by telling you a little (or a lot) about me. Fair warning, my blog will contain loads of sarcasm, rawness, emotion, and a heap of "If I don't laugh, I will cry".

I am the youngest of 8. I grew up with a single mom that worked 2 jobs to keep a roof over our heads. I like to think that I have a good work ethic because I watched my mom work her butt off to provide for us and I aim to do the same for my family.

I have my Associate degree in Architectural Drafting because I fell in love with it in high school. Thank you, Mr. Powell! I worked as a drafter for almost 9 years but due to mental burnout, thanks to covid and post partum depression/anxiety, I am now a Metallurgical Lab Technician at a bar mill. I have always had a good eye for detail and quality control is one of my strong suits.

3 years ago, I was diagnosed with endometriosis after years of dealing with constant pain. The laparoscopy I had changed my life. That also started the ball rolling on my journey with anxiety and depression which I will be sharing about.

My boyfriend of 8 years also comes from a large family as the youngest, with 6 older sisters. He is a truck mechanic for a concrete company, but a farm boy and car lover at heart. He is kindhearted, funny, hardworking, an amazing daddy, and the best friend I could've ever hoped to find.

We have 2 beautiful babies. Our oldest is a 2-year-old adrenaline junkie, animal lover, digging in the dirt and grease baby girl. Our second is a sweet, nonstop, snuggly, inquisitive 10-month-old. Y'all, I'm EXHAUSTED. Two under two is no joke.