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DVD Nostalgia
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of a good Netflix binge every now and then. I love the convenience of being able to watch whole series in a 12 hour period, and I love that if I get a sudden whim to...
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We Need An Ark!
What a weekend. I’m writing this on Monday evening, and I have to say that this is probably the most exciting day I have ever spent in my pajamas on the couch. But let’s rewind a little bit. The...
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Four Years in Austin / Bucket List
I realized over the weekend that this Memorial Day marks four years living in Austin. In some ways, I can’t believe it’s only been four years. Austin is the first place I’ve ever felt really at home....
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Thought Box Topic-Pet Peeves
I’m back to drawing from my thought box for writing inspiration! Today’s topic is “pet peeves.” Today’s topic was actually more difficult for me than I would have thought. It’s not that I don’t have...
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TGIF (Truth. Gratitude. “I am.” F@ck it!) 5-29-2015
Happy Friday, the good people of the internet. I’m in disbelief that it’s already here. Not only was this a short week, but it was also really fast. I was also really tired and didn’t feel especially...
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Things I’m Giving Up On Learning to Do
I consider myself to be at least fairly independent. Meaning, I can take care of myself. Mostly. That’s not to say that I don’t rely on people too much. I definitely do. Still, I know myself and while...
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Don’t Sleep With Me
I used to think I couldn’t sleep. In fact, for the longest time, that was my excuse for drinking a bottle of wine every night. So that I could fall asleep. For a few years I took ambien. That proved...
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Life’s Little Victories
First of all, I apologize for not being here as much as I usually am. I decided to take a few weeks to get my head straight and take some pressure off of myself. I’m hoping to catch you up on...
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I Am A Success At Blogging. Here’s Why.
I know there are probably some people who will disagree with me here, but that’s OK. Let me preface my thoughts with this: I appreciate all of the tips on “how to run a successful blog” that can be...
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Love and Mercy Review
You must know 2 things before I go any further. John Cusack is my all time favorite actor. I have seen every movie he has ever made, even the ones that have 1 star on IMDB and a few that were very...
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Hello?
Welp. I did it again. I took a 6 month break from writing and while I’m not going to give you any excuses, I have been missing the therapeutic aspects of journaling and reflecting on my life’s...
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The Small Things
Happy day! It is a happy day, and I’m making it my goal today to be mindful and appreciative of all it’s beauty. That’s right. Today I mark the return of cheesy happy guru Carissa, even though life has...
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Focus and My 2016 Oscar picks and predictions!
I’ll start with just a few thoughts and observations. I have really poor focus. I mean, duh, I’ve known that I’ve had severe adhd nearly all of my life, but I’m only now starting to realize how much...
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Sunday Mornings
I’ve come to really enjoy Sunday mornings more than any other day. It’s the only day of the week where I have no set commitment, I don’t have to work, and usually I am alone… Though that’s not...
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Weekend thoughts
Hi it’s me again from a lazy Sunday afternoon. You might be happy to know that I’m feeling quite jolly today, but that wasn’t the case for the earlier part of my week. I’m trying my best to be...
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Talking to Strangers
I’ve been trying every week to set intentions for myself. I’m still going for the overall goal of increased happiness, but since I get overwhelmed very easily, I find that it’s easier to start with...
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Right Now
I don’t do well with change. Especially change that involves saying good bye to someone whom I love with all of my heart… Someone Who I imagined would be there with me for years and years. This kind of...
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I love everyone and updates!
Thanks for everyone who has reached out to me this last week. This whole experience has been exhausting and confusing and emotional and I don’t think I could wake up and face the day without the...
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