Busy Being Tara

A little bit of life, a little bit of adventure.


  • Hope, Fear, and Ketamine

    Tomorrow is my first ketamine treatment. I’ve lived with depression and anxiety for a long time. They’ve been constant companions through different seasons of my life, sometimes quieter, sometimes louder, but always there in the background. I’ve tried different approaches, learned coping skills, gone to therapy, and done the work that people are supposed to… Continue reading

  • I Ate Kiwi 🥝

    Kiwi has always been one of those fruits that I avoided simply because of the way it looked. I assumed I wouldn’t enjoy the texture, and for years I never gave it a chance. I’ve had strawberry-kiwi flavored drinks before, but that was about as close to eating an actual kiwi as I was willing… Continue reading

  • I’m Back (And So Much Has Changed)

    Well… It’s been a while. By “a while,” I mean about two years since I last posted here on Busy Being Tara. I have archived my past posts for a fresh start! Life has a funny way of taking us in unexpected directions. What started as a place to share everyday moments, recipes, special occasions,… Continue reading