My So-Called Midlife

This week in YOA, I strapped on my tool belt and grabbed some paint in attempt to restore two pieces of furniture, and I did it all by myself! Check out photos on my Facebook and Instagram!

Got to be a kid again on Halloween in the YOA! I dressed up as an old witch and Trick-or-Treated with my niece, Seriana. Listen as I reminisce about Halloween's of long ago!

Only 10 more weeks of YOA! Time sure does fly by in the midst of a pandemic. I took it easy this week, and cooked dinner for 60 people at the homeless shelter.

It's getting close to Halloween, so this week I took a giant, terrifying leap out of my comfort zone to act in a drive through Haunted Hayride scene.

37 years ago, I quit a golf tournament after Hole 17. This week in 2020, I seek redemption. Did I make it to Hole 18 this time? Listen to find out.

This week in 2020, into DT country my liberal family traveled to do some skeet shooting....just sound horrid doesn’t it lol! We had so much fun, Audrey cried, and we spent a ton of money!

This week in 2020, I found out my mom was right, the only person that thinks I am funny is ME! My stand up week failed but I proved I’m a half decent person! Lol Random acts of Kindness week

This week’s Blood Drive motivated friends to donate and do their part to help others. Unfortunately, my blood stayed right where it belongs, in my veins. Listen to hear about my failed attempt to donate blood during my own blood drive.

This week in 2020, I talk about how my father's work ethic taught me responsibility, and my amazing Labor Day weekend with Jamey!

If you are traveling along 422 this week between Reading and Exeter don’t bother looking for the rock I painted for YOA! Someone painted over it already lol! But take a listen to this week’s adventure. It’s a good story !

Sorry, no music on this week's episode because my son was in a hurry and he can be a brat! He neglected his editing duties this week. Sorry ! Anyway this week it’s all about the Rocky Horror Picture Show !

Sometimes I feel like such a fake in my so called mid life! This week I question the success of “my year”. Plus listen to my attempt at pie making for this week’s goal.

This week in 2020, I mention my upcoming vacation, and talk on the big breakfast my sister and I made for the homeless!

This week in 2020, I take you along on my journey of walking up the 72 steps at the Rocky memorial!

This week in 2020, I talk about my Christmas-filled weekend in late July.

This week in 2020, I talk about my failed attempt to runaway from home!

Getting closer to the big 5 0! This week my family surprised me with as good As a birthday party they could give me during the pandemic, a rolling bar and a surprise party!!!!

This week in 2020, I recap all the fun things I did during this puzzling year, since June 26th marks the halfway point of 2020.

The Year of Alicia is half over (!), but it feels like it's just getting started! The world is starting to open back up, allowing me to finally start on my "real" list; this week I continued to step out of my comfort zone during treatment and experienced a wonderful "a-ha" moment.

This week in 2020, I dyed my hair blonde!!!!

This week in 2020, I finally reached my goal of making a 3-point shot in Basketball! Also, I talk about the surprise graduation ceremony my family and I threw for my niece, Hannah, who graduated community college a couple weeks ago.

This week in 2020, I mention my new treatment plan, and discussed the troubles my daughter had to go through as a biracial girl/women. Enjoy!

This week in 2020, I successfully hit a golf ball! Also, I discuss my new therapy group.

No beating around the bush in this episode just destroying them! Straight on to week 20 in the Year of Alicia. This week I became a master gardener. Not really, but I tried. I only ruined one bush. But, most importantly this week, I took the first steps in my recovery from my Binge Eating Disorder; intensive outpatient treatment. I never experienced treatment before. I'm exhausted but hopeful!

This week, I talk about my daughter, Delaney, as this upcoming saturday is her 25th birthday! Also, we learned how to catch a killer in week 19! Enjoy!

The end of the quarantine in Berks County, PA is in sight! This week in 2020, I talked about my first time genuinely fishing and going on a picnic with my husband, Jamey. Tune in next week to hear how our murder mystery game turns out!

This week in 2020, I talk about my own addiction as the home stretch of the quarantine is still kicking my ass!

This week in 2020, I dive into the relationship with my son, Canon, and talk about my time learning to paint his weekend!

Hey Everyone! We are in another week of quarantine, but the YearofAlicia is still going strong! This week, I "learned" how to sew a pillowcase, and created my own pillow! It just sucks that some of my activities have to be postponed or changed, bu we are making the best of it! Enjoy Week 15!

Another week of quarantine and social distancing but the Year of Alicia moves forward. In this episode I recapped all of my March adventures and talk about how I became a Poppi! In addition, this week I learned to change the oil in my car and "played" Disc Golf, learning one more "sport" I can't play.

Week two of quarantine and 2020 continues to want to break me. I think it just might. I did something totally outrageous but I cannot tell you what it is. However, take a listen for other secrets!

The Coronavirus is trying to take over the world, and the Year of Alicia, but I'm determined to save it! I just need to get creative. This week I made my first Risotto and got out and walked a trail for the first time. Was not the week I hoped for but I completed a goal. Tune in and hear about my weekend and my thoughts on this virus!

This week in 2020, I recap my 1-on-1 time with my dad, my horrendous pound class experience, and an epic karaoke failure with my family. Bare with me for the next couple weeks, as the Coronavirus has taken a toll on all of our lives here in Pennsylvania, and I try to figure out what we will do for the YearofAlicia!

I found myself in quiet the pickle this week. Johnson Lane is slowly slipping away from us and its becoming harder and harder to know what to do. Plus I got to eat a Pickle Sandwich! Audrey, my loyal 2020 Crew member and I traveled to Elsie's in New Jersey for a sandwich made on the biggest most crunchiest pickles!! They were huge, sloppy, and delicious! A must try!

This week in 2020, I recap the month of February, and talk about how surprisingly fun it is to panhandle!

Me and the 2020 Crew got fancy this week when I hosted my very first dinner party! I also got to spend some one on one time with my sister, Maryfrances in Baltimore

I completed another goal this week but it left me feeling defeated and a bit of a cheater. No air got between me and that trampoline. But on a positive note, I celebrated my son, Canon's 17th birthday this week. I love telling his birth story and the challenges of life with this kid!

During Week 6 of the YearOfAlicia, I set out on a journey of pain. I went to spin class... Though that may not sound all that painful, I can assure you that my body has taken a beating! Tune in next week to hear about how I attempt to jump on a trampoline! Enjoy!

In Episode 5 of "My So-Called Midlife" I step out of my comfort zone and get a new haircut! Also, I finally went to my niece, Briana's, basketball game in Delaware! And remember, ice cream for breakfast is NEVER a bad idea!

It literally was a scene from an Italian restaurant this week as the 2020 Crew provided an Italian dinner complete with live entertainment at an assisted senior living center with my amazing friend of 45 years, Lori Wittle. Then, the highlight of the week, Snow Tubing! I whined, I cried, and eventually peed my pants, but I did it!! Snow tubing... check!

No 2020 Crew this week! All me for week 3 of the Year of Alicia. Stepping out of my comfort zone always posed a challenge for me. 25 years ago, getting pregnant, forced me to enroll in college in order to provide a better life for my little girl. High school left some terrible scars and left me terrified of returning to school but I did it anyway and found that I loved learning and excelled at my higher education. This week those terrifying feelings returned as I left my family to venture out on my own.

It's week 2 of 2020 #YearofAlicia - Me and the 2020 Crew threw Axes! However, we also shared lunch with an old friend - the original Jenny from the Block. During this episode I briefly discuss Jenny's struggle with substance use disorder, but more importantly, explain addiction as a brain disease. Understanding addiction can save someone's life. Let's break the Stigma of Addiction!

My mid-life starts off strong during week one of Year of Alicia. Episode one brings you along on my journey with my personal backstory which explains the importance of this very special year. Listen to my New Year story and our visit to Staten Island NY. is so very important to me! You'll know about my trip to Staten Island, NY. Come along for the ride. Enjoy my so called mid-life and get to know me and my family! Thank you, all!

In my very first episode of "My So-Called Midlife", I will explain my reasons for starting this journey/challenge, and give some information about my life. Enjoy! Stay tuned EVERY WEEK for brand new excitement!