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A Letter to My Ex
To my ex, When you sent me the papers, I cried all night. It wasn’t like I hadn’t conciously made the decision. I think we were both in agreement on that. I think I cried because it was so final – so real. And… Continue Reading “A Letter to My Ex”
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Spain Update #11: In Defense of the Players
In the dating world, no one likes a player. We consider them horrible people, heart breakers – people that play mind games. Many will say that they are something to be avoided because they are liars or cheaters. And while I agree that some… Continue Reading “Spain Update #11: In Defense of the Players”
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Spain Update #10: To All Those Boys…
Let’s talk about DATING. Navigating the cruel and crazy beast that is dating can honestly be exhausting. It is fun, but sometimes it’s also the worst. As an extrovert, I really enjoy meeting new people, but it can be hard to put yourself out… Continue Reading “Spain Update #10: To All Those Boys…”
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Spain Update #9: Just Keep Trying
For awhile now, I’ve been beating myself up for not having every aspect of my life organized and together. I haven’t been focusing enough on school, or I need to apply more hours at my job – I need to walk my dogs more,… Continue Reading “Spain Update #9: Just Keep Trying”
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2020: A Decade Worth of Reflection.
When I look at who I was ten years ago, I see a young, clueless girl. Always overstressed, I had to be perfect at everything. I had to get this new adulting thing down! Super responsible, always working really hard. I was too tough… Continue Reading “2020: A Decade Worth of Reflection.”
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Spain Update #7: LOVE.
If you know me, you know I am incredibly interested in positive psychology. And a big part of why I am so interested in this subject is that I am trying to understand why we think things – because our thoughts are so powerful.… Continue Reading “Spain Update #7: LOVE.”
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Spain Update #6: Sexual Desire & Women
Today I’m going to address a topic that might make a lot of Americans uncomfortable. Sexual desire! For women, there is a stigma that exists for any of us that want to actually have sex. You don’t see it all that much here in… Continue Reading “Spain Update #6: Sexual Desire & Women”
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Spain Update #2: Gratitude for My Fellow Humans
Life is a crazy, beautiful thing. I can’t stop pinching myself. I am living in a foreign place, learning a new language – I see new things every day. I’m uncertain about the future but open minded and excited about it. Things are hard… Continue Reading “Spain Update #2: Gratitude for My Fellow Humans”
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Journey Into Happiness: When I Lost My Older Sister
Damn it, what a year. I didn’t sleep. I didn’t want to eat. I didn’t feel a damn thing. I remember driving down country roads with my boyfriend (now husband), just looking out in silence. I didn’t care about any of it. I was… Continue Reading “Journey Into Happiness: When I Lost My Older Sister”
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Journey Into Happiness: Stop Being So Hard On Yourself
If you’re like me, you are super hard on yourself. You always want to be the best, do your best – and the truth is that it’s impossible to be perfect. When we aren’t perfect, it’s easy to beat ourselves up about things. But… Continue Reading “Journey Into Happiness: Stop Being So Hard On Yourself”
