Novice At Best

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!

This book is a survival guide, so to speak—not the kind with wilderness tips or inspirational quotes about mountain biking.  No, this is the kind that teaches things like how to respond when someone says, “Um, yes, sure I was listening but could you repeat it to me - later - I'm kind of busy right now,” how to fake enthusiasm while at an event one doesn't want to be at, and how to deal with the daily strife's that sometimes leave us scratching our heads or hiding under the covers for a few minutes (which could turn into hours). Just to name a few. It’s a bunch of thoughts, a little turmoil, a tad of life lessons about Elle and others, and, more importantly, follows her path, with both anguish and some humor put into words. Things we all think from time to time but never say out loud.   And of course, it’s about convincing oneself that microwaving a bean and cheese burrito and adding salsa counts as the only self-care needed, and a solid food pyramid choice—or as the "kids" call it these days, “My Plate".  You won't find perfect routines or life-changing hacks here.  What you will find is: - Brutal honesty while attempting to stay afloat   - Relatable breakdowns turned into breakthroughs   - A few laughs to remind all of us, we are not alone - and more…  Because, well, surviving daily life isn't about thriving—it’s about showing up, finding some joy in the chaos, and doing our bestest-ish-ness combined with the bullshit-ish-ness and somehow making it work. We've all dealt with the "ish" in one way or another, I'm sure.