Cookie Jar
I’m a pretty big proponent of the below idea. The private counselor I went to after separating from my ex- used the analogy of a cookie… Read More »Cookie Jar
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Feeling Lonely
The “I’m not good enough” bug has been buzzing around my head lately. He’s accompanied by the “What’s wrong with me?” bug. They’ve been staying… Read More »Feeling Lonely
Transitions
Some days I feel so small. I feel invisible: Infinitesimal. I don’t make a difference at all. Some days I look around. I see… Read More »Transitions
Take the Donuts
Amanda Palmer wrote a beautiful and fantastic book about vulnerability and opening yourself to help and support. In the book, she talks about Henry David… Read More »Take the Donuts
All the Colors
This week has been a fiesta of creation. Poems (here, here, here, here, and here), blog posts about Renaissance festival (here) and personal growth (here), dissertation… Read More »All the Colors
Every Silver Lining
… has a dark cloud. Have you ever been talking to someone, and no matter how good life is for that person, there’s always a… Read More »Every Silver Lining
Midnight Vulnerability Session
I can’t sleep, so I figured I might as well blog. Too many thoughts are whirling around in this head. Mostly they are good ones,… Read More »Midnight Vulnerability Session
The Universe Conspires
One of my favorite books is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. In it, Santiago is driven to pursue his personal legend. He faces obstacles and… Read More »The Universe Conspires
Holding Pattern
I was offered my new job the last work day before the holiday break. This means as far as the new job goes, I haven’t… Read More »Holding Pattern