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Archives for January 2018

Living through the Unexpected

January 31, 2018 | #metoo, Dating, Mental Health, Travel, Writing

It’s only Wednesday, and this week has been quite the adjustment. I always struggle with post-travel-blues; but this time, a couple added stressors have been thrown into the mix. Such is life; but, my emotions have gone a little haywire since the afternoon crowd at Universal Studios a couple days ago– I’m still feeling a…

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Back in Action

January 29, 2018 | #metoo, Astrology, Coldplay, Dating, Disney, Growing up, Mental Health, Music, Travel, Writing

Vacation: it’s one of my favorite pastimes (duh, it’s probably everyone’s). I’ve been away for five days in Florida getting a theme park fix and spending a little time with the ocean. If you know me personally, you’re surely aware that akin to my obsession with Coldplay is my affinity for Disney World. My last trip…

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Look at the Stars Pt. 2

January 22, 2018 | Astrology, Chicago, Dating, Family, Growing up, Mental Health, Nannying, Writing

Time for another hippy dippy post on astrology. Shoot, have I lost you already? Have a sense of humor, my friends– this is fun. Last week I mentioned that I went on a couple dates with another new guy. I tell you what, I spend a year convincing myself that I am un-dateable and that…

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Reality TV

January 19, 2018 | #metoo, Astrology, Chicago, Dating, Domestic Violence, Family, Growing up, Mental Health, Nannying, TV, Writing

Typically, this is the time of year when my energy level hits an all-time low. It seems this year is no exception. I couldn’t force a new post out this week. It wasn’t that I was void of material; but rather, I had no desire to write my thoughts down. Last night, something shifted– suddenly,…

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On Being Crazy

January 15, 2018 | Coldplay, Dating, Growing up, Mental Health, Politics, Writing

Last week was a bit rough. Like most humans, sometimes I make mistakes. Unfortunately when I make them, I have a tough time forgiving myself.  So, I ended my week of road bumps inside of myself, drowning in my thoughts, and convincing myself that I am crazy. I like to joke about my “craziness” to…

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Look at the Stars Pt. 1

January 11, 2018 | Astrology, Coldplay, Dating, Growing up, Mental Health, Music, Writing

For 98% of the things I have to say, there’s always a fitting Coldplay lyric. I know a lot about how the song, “Yellow” was made; but, as far as I know, it didn’t have anything to do with what I’m about to write. Side note: last night I had a dream that I was…

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Lost in Translation

January 10, 2018 | Chicago, Dating, Growing up, Mental Health, Nannying, Writing

Fun fact, it’s been six years since the photo up there was taken. I thought it was only a second ago– what is happening to time? Anyway: Last night I met with my therapist at her new office in the Loop. I took the train like an assimilated Chicagoan, passed all the tourist spots, and…

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Panera and Potty Training

January 8, 2018 | #metoo, Chicago, Dating, Domestic Violence, Growing up, Mental Health, Nannying, Writing

Happy Monday! Oprah’s Golden Globes speech– it’s a must see. I wish I had written it. I can’t imagine that you would enjoy reading about the things I have to say and not appreciate her words. You’ll find the video here. In other news, remember that I was feeling under the weather on Friday? Well,…

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