My Life
Does the vague name make it sound more edgy?
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I Threw a Tiny Tantrum
It was all fine. It was a good day with no complications. I went to work, I took an evening exercise class, I had endorphins running through my veins as I mixed together spices for a homemade taco seasoning—life. was. good. Then I realized that the ground turkey I planned to brown was still in… Continue reading
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A Farewell to Chairs
Ten years ago I moved into a townhouse with my sister and our friend Kristine. There is a picture of the three of us that I still have framed, standing in the empty living room, dreaming up the new chapter of our lives. None of us had gone away to college, and this was the… Continue reading
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I’m 34!
Last year I wrote this post about my birthday and I thought I would pop in today with a similar sentiment. A book I read recently described birthdays as “not a day to celebrate progress…[but] a day to celebrate existence.” And I thought, yes! That is exactly how I feel. Because what a treat to… Continue reading
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5 Books that Changed My Life
On a recent episode of the Bad on Paper podcast, cohosts Becca and Olivia, as well as listeners, weighed in on books that “changed their life.” If given this prompt ten years ago, I might not have had an answer. Not only because I was still not much of a reader, but because I didn’t… Continue reading
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My Summer Bucket List
Last September, I saw people making fall bucket lists meant to help them fully embrace the season. They were lists of activities that are either only available in the fall or perhaps just the most fun in the fall. Things like drink hot apple cider, go apple/pumpkin picking, or do a Turkey Trot. My sister… Continue reading
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Today I’m Staying Off My Phone
This is something I’ve been saying to myself on the weekends. Especially when I have an open day to spend at home. I leave my phone on the charger in my bedroom, and it stays there. Any calls or messages are sent to my FitBit, and I will respond if necessary, otherwise, nothing, I am… Continue reading
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For Sam & Leana, Thanks for Being So Nice
On the last page of my 8th grade yearbook, there is a signature from a girl named Leana. “Hey, you r so sweet & you’ll have no prob in H.S. Have a kick ass summer!! xoxo” I never called the number she wrote beside her name or sent anything to the email address she included.… Continue reading
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The Year is 2003
Let me take you there. Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard close out the top two on American Idol, Finding Nemo is released and “I can speak whale” is arguably the funniest thing in the entire world, iTunes launches, Blockbuster and Hollywood Video are still going strong, and, if you’re me, you’re starting 8th grade. High… Continue reading
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My Weekly Workout Routine (For Now)
I am constantly a sucker for reading about people’s routines. I think we all are. We want to know what people are doing that is bringing them peace or keeping them organized or helping them be productive. We want to know what is making them feel like they are doing more, being more, achieving more,… Continue reading
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There’s Your Day
When I was little, my sister and I shared a room. Our twin beds sat against opposite walls, sandwiching a window in between, and each morning our mom would come in to wake us up by opening the curtains and saying, “there’s your day!” Often, in the haze of the morning and the frustration of… Continue reading
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