It’s 2019! Are you having fun yet? I don’t know about you, but every new year just freaks me out. I’ve never been comfortable with the unknown, and every new year brings me anxiety about the experiences that may or may not come my way. 2018 was truly a year of introspect for me – landing in the hospital last February and questioning my life and mortality – that pretty much set the tone for the rest of the year. As I looked around the room at the people who loved me, I decided to spend the rest ...
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Our 2019 Wishes
What a year it's been! We blink for one second and right before our eyes, 2019 is upon us! This year more than ever, I am extremely grateful to our Brae’s Butterflies – a group of amazing human beings who have chosen to become a part of our little community of friendship, support and love. In 2018, we opened up to each other more, showed our vulnerabilities and supported each other through many life changing events. These wonderful people have taught me so much about life. This year, I learned ...
Fifty Four Christmases
Gosh, I can’t believe we’re here again. In the blink of an eye, we’re back in magical, hopeful times. Though many of us may get lost in the demands of the season, without a doubt, the holidays bring out the best in us. It shifts our focus on those we love – we want to give all we have, all we are – we want to celebrate our beliefs, bring joy to each other. No matter our intention, the holidays will feel different for each one of us. For some, it’s their only break from the daily grind. ...
Thankful for the Silence
I have to admit, there has been a shortage of words lately. I’ve been trying to share something profound, something emotional in this year’s Thanksgiving post. It’s not that I have nothing to be thankful for – on the contrary, it has been a year of journeys and learning. Maybe that’s it. Because this year has been filled with introspect, there hasn’t been much noise. And yet, it’s been quite an intense and heartfelt year for me. When I became ill last February with a still unknown infection, I ...
Time for Down Time
I finally did it. Closed my eyes (literally) and when I woke up, the painful bunion on my left foot was gone. Extricated, eliminated from my foot forever. Or so I hope. I’d been delaying this for years until the pain became too much to bear. The truth is, I’d been so fearful about the lifestyle change this surgery would bring about: no traveling for three weeks (oh lord, how does one stay in the same place for that long?), wearing a boot for four, wearing a sneaker for four more. I’d just ...
Who is Christine Brae?
Exactly one month after Release Day, and I’m so happy to be back! I know I say this all the time, but life has been insane since we let Simon and Tessa’s story out into the world. Splitting myself in half has always been a challenge, but it’s especially difficult when you’re mired in the workload at the office while your publicist is booking all these interviews and sit downs that require your time and attention. You can imagine the difficulty I’ve had just trying to find an empty conference ...
