March 2010
48 posts
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100 Proof.
Intuition is a beautiful thing. That is, when you listen to it.
While in an on-again off-again tumultuous relationship for years and years, instincts would pop up in the form of fire alarms vibrating through my pores. But whenever I would address the situation – ultimately I’d default to believing that my partner was telling the truth. Because, well, that’s what you do. You have faith. You...
February 2010
22 posts
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Namaste.
When I reflect back on the last four months, all I see is change. 115 days ago I got laid off from my job. 79 days ago the love of my life came back to me on a horse (ok, in a limo). 53 days ago I reignited my journey to health inside and out. 44 days ago I started a new job in a new industry.
The experiences individually and cumulatively have been overwhelming to say the least. Simultaneously,...
“You don’t have a soul. You are a Soul. You have a body.”
– C.S. Lewis
Well said.
theessentialman:
“Well done is better than well said.” - Benjamin Franklin
“The worst feeling in the world, for me, is watching everyone move forward while...”
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BFF.
Like many middle-class American families, mine grew up with a dog to complement our human household. Our first pet joined us in the late 80’s soon after moving to the outskirts of DC; an adorable Boston Terrier named Patty.
That energetic, ambitious young boy would not stay inside our unfenced yard, despite our reprimanding efforts. One fateful afternoon my neighborhood girlfriend knocked on...
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My Funny Valentine.
After all my moaning and groaning about Valentine’s Day including its over-commercialization and cheesy advertising messaging, I ultimately ended up getting my cutthroat soapbox handed to me in a beautifully-wrapped, pink & red bow. I’m not sure what happened this year, but I along with many good friends got the royal treatment from our counterparts.
Mr. Big took my love for mixed martial...
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Ringside romance.
I can’t pinpoint exactly when my fascination for fighting began, but it was at least several years ago. And I recognize that this piece of me completely contradicts all of my traditional girly qualities…no shame there. I guess you could say I’m soft & sweet inside but rough around the exterior edges (ex: I’ll be the girl walking a pit bull in high heels). But there is a...
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Love is like crack.
I’m a very analytical person. Borderline skeptical. Throw a statement at me, and I’ll immediately ask for its reference source. I Heart Facts. All reasons why I previously wanted to be a Reporter with these complementing attributes.
But when it comes to Love, can you even begin to quantify it? Or create a spreadsheet of bulletproof data? Bottle it? Package & consume it from a...
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“You’ve been halfway living your life for too long. When it’s time to die, go...”
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Cupid isn't stupid?
I started blogging almost 2 years ago, thanks to my former OBF (office boyfriend — the next best thing after a gay boyfriend), Phil. He was a marketing agency colleague turned office lunchmate turned off-the-clock soulmate. Ok fine, maybe that’s a stretch but I’ve always thought very highly of him. Mostly because he’s the only platonic heterosexual guy companion who...
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Girl Crush, revised & updated.
The most recent cover of Women’s Health magazine sports a blonde bombshell who rocks an amazing bod. Although the name sounds familiar, I didn’t recognize her face. About half way through the captivating Q&A interview, I started to fall in love.
It turns out my original girl crush Megan Fox [strictly for her looks] is being replaced by a new & improved version, Kristen Bell....
“We’re all susceptible to it, the dread and anxiety of not knowing what’s coming....”
– Grey’s Anatomy (via quote-book)
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Shut your pie hole.
I’ve recently completed a full month on my new employer’s payroll. All things are a go – except, well, total and complete undermining of my weight loss efforts.
After adopting a solid ten pounds of unnecessary baggage over the course of a 2 month unemployment period with cheap groceries, coupled with overlapping holiday sweets binging, the New Year with a new job brought much-needed hope for my...
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Cougars, uncovered?
One of my favorite web sites to gush over fluff but nevertheless fabulous female fodder is thefrisky.com. During Thursday afternoon’s eat-at-my-desk-while-surfing-the-internet lunch session, a book review came across my screen — Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough. I finished the witty synopsis in record time, wiped up my drool of excitement, and penciled in a Barnes...
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Ex feet under.
My life continually manifests through themes. Well this last week has distinctly been focused on former flings.
First up is the Quarterback. During my 30-day dating binge in November, QB was the only one who I had any kind of quasi history with, so was consequently the only guy I shared full disclosure regarding my Mr. Big reunion. He handled my early retirement incredibly well and wished me good...
“You can’t live your life for other people. You’ve got to do what’s right for...”
– Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook)
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Half Century.
The title had me at hello, “SECRETS TO A HAPPY MARRIAGE.” Not only am I a sucker for all things relationships — what makes them work, what makes them fail, but particuarly lessons from ones that *happily* last more than half a century. My personal favorites are marked in bold.
Betty & Louis Chernoff — married 60 years.
“We don’t read newspapers at...