Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend

Today's episode starts with a rant about the lack of communication and wondering if I ask for too much. A call with a coach later convinced me to go ahead and move forward with publishing this podcast instead of waiting for life to be perfect. I also talk about my own issues in the bedroom and why I might have those challenges.

Letting go of uncertainty and learning to live one day at a time seems to be a theme I am working through and I will get there one day. How? Well the love from my partner is certain even when nothing else seems right. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

I sing "More Than Words" by Extreme and express the ability to laugh at myself. I talk through my life, wonder what rich is to others and share one of my affirmations with you and how I got to that affirmation...I get paid to LIVE. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

I share posts I found from an account on Instagram called @tinykindnesses. I talked through my decision to not get a storage unit and what I learned about letting go of the need to control. At the end, I sleepily talk to my partner and thank him for our love story and how it continues to evolve. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

I talk through a day in my life from double standards to potatoes to date night and time, the most coveted asset. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

Recounting the morning I spent with my husband and thoughts about my day and restaurants I go to near my house. What makes a restaurant good? I thank him for sharing his thoughts with me and continuing to learn more about him every day. I tell the story of the hug bandit and why hugs are so important. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

Sharing a post from @ZannaKeithley on Instagram and how it makes me feel less alone. And another story about pink shorts and my first time to Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Sharing a story about Christmas and what it was like growing up. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

I share a post from @myfavouritejo to remind myself my partner does not see me as a burden. Whether you are imperfectly perfect or perfect... imperfectly, thank you for loving me. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

I begin by telling my partner about a song written by David Foster sung by Michael Buble 'Best of Me' as tribute to my grandma. When I am done singing the song, I tell them more about her. I'm not just the good one, i'm the very best one. Later on I reflect about the song I sang earlier and how the lyrics are different from what I originally thought. I tell myself I am really proud...

I tell my partner how much I appreciate them for wanting me to be happy. My partner appreciates everything about me and encourages me to be my best self. There's no song today, it's just appreciation for my partner. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

My partner makes me feel safe and because I feel safe, I can sing. I tell him the story behind the song and then sing 'Neon Moon' by Brooks & Dunn. The freedom to sing for someone and have them not make fun of me is amazing and wonderful. I summarize my day including a mushroom, turkey, egg and cottage cheese omelette, a tomato avocado & burrata sandwich with buttered bread, a medi...

It's not easy for me and I tell my partner perhaps we should separate even though I love them. I give them a plan for us to get married next year instead because it's too hard for me and because I'm not focusing on my life, I feel like it's delaying my progress. I don't know what to do, do we stop now or do we just not get married? Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@g...

In this episode, I thank my partner for taking my call and thank them for agreeing to my plan, even if it's challenging for us to go without contact for a year. They decided to let me go so I could go on my path and I would always have them to come back to. I tell them about my day including the food I ate and go into great detail about one of my favorite vegetables. As I talk out loud, I real...

In this episode, I sing "Love Is" by Brian McKnight & Vanessa Williams to my fiancee. I admit that even though I may not be the best singer, my partner accepts me with love. Later on, I share the future I envision with them and plans for my life. I end by thanking them for loving me and accepting me, as is. Instagram: stakeandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

It's my first day at work so listen in while I tell you via voicemail details about my day. New job nerves, food, training, errands, meditation and all the things that make any person's life more interesting. Instagram:stakenandpotato3s stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com

This episode starts off with me sharing a story I found on Instagram about in-laws and it touched me so much, I cried. I got the courage to sing a song called "Troubadour" by George Strait, live and acapella. I would like to mention I am not known for being a good singer, however if it encourages you to sing along, it was well worth it. Sing, it will make your heart happy. I end the mess...

There's no singing today because this was a very emotional day for me, my heart and soul were so tired and I was exhausted. I talked myself through the day and thank my partner for being there for me. I also share a funny story about a call I made and come to a realization about what is not meant for me. I end the message with a realization about who we are and we, we are perfect. Instagram:st...