June 2009
29 posts
Good Advice.
Act as if until it becomes.
Stress City
Billy Joel isn’t the only one who’s movin’ out. I have to do it tomorrow. This was the one thing I really, really didn’t want to do. I love my house and all that it stood for. It was my independence, my refuge, a symbol of our commitment…it was my home. Plus, it was my dream house. I guess what hurts the most is that this breakup is now truly reality, and...
Excitement!
A friend of mine, whom I’ve known since kindergarten, is a Marine* at USMMA at King’s Point, New York. He recently had a week off, and he came home to good ol’ Fairhope, Alabama. He invited me to eat sushi, which we had done before in earlier years so I didn’t think much of it. Well, he asked me to accompany him to his ring ceremony — which is apparently a big deal....
Relationship Homework
Because we only have ONE life, let’s make it the best possible. I’m a hopeless romantic, so in order to be truly happy, I want a relationship that won’t disappoint me. If you’re playing along at home, get some paper and a pen. We’re making two lists that will ensure we don’t settle. The first list will contain only things that are required in order to be in a...
“ABC” - The Jackson 5 I’m...
Touched
Since I have started writing about my experiences with the breakup, I have received countless emails, Facebook messages, comments, and more. They are all coming from women and girls who are experiencing similar issues. Every day, I’m moved to tears when I read that something I wrote inspired, encouraged, or comforted you. Please know that I completely empathize with you, and I am truly here...
Revelation Du Jour
I started a new, 100% insurance-covered therapy today. Because of all my current research and studies, I was telling the anecdotes and relating them all back to my codependent tendancies. And she agreed that I have issues with codependency. Of course I do. Then she said that it actually sounds like the codependency is a side note. To my therapist, it sounds like my relationship was unbalanced...
Sunday Inspiration
I’m the first person to cringe when someone starts offering unsolicited religious anecdotes or advice. I’m the last person to ever push my beliefs on anyone. That being said, what I’m going to share today is not religious — it’s observation and comparison. If you can benefit from it, fabulous. If you think I’m still just spewing Jesus garbage, then forget about...
A Sincere Proposal
Dear Bradley Cooper, I knew you were fairly handsome before, but then I saw The Hangover. With a busted lip, bloody shirt, and a tiger-clawed neck…well…I swooned. Plus, you were wearing a vest in your first scene — a VEST. Okay, I know all of those things are movie-specific and not you-specific. However, you completely made me reconsider the flaxen male. I’ve always been a...
Codependency Dream
Last night’s dream: I’m lying next to him in bed, and I give him a love squeeze. In return, he digs his finger harder and harder under my ribs until I fall off the bed, unable to breathe. When I look up, he has turned into a larger-than-life Doberman Pinscher. He growls and shows his huge teeth. I tell everyone else to leave the room, and I shut myself in with him. I ask for someone to...
Update!
One-third of the way through the book I bought. I have made so many notes, and I’m learning how to be happier! I feel so different already. I know everyone in my life will benefit from my advancements. Such a great day! This is how life should feel.
Wonderful Things
I used to pride myself on finding happiness in the little things. It’s been difficult for me to do so in recent days, but I am glad to report that things are turning around. My friends have surprised me. It’s like I forgot that people could care so much. Shannon delighted me by sending me a postcard from Hawaii with a kind note. Kaleigh sent me homemade chocolate chip cookies! Allyson...
Don't Post Anything Too Interesting!
I’m attempting to go on hiatus from the Internet. We’ll see how it goes…
I Say "Rolled"
A lesson in vernacular AND a synopsis of my night!! What do you call it when your house gets covered in toilet paper?
Life, Plain and Simple.
As bad as it may get sometimes, please always remember that the world is a beautiful, beautiful place. No matter how grim the future seems, there is ALWAYS a reason for it, and your quality of life will improve from the bad experience. Even if it doesn’t feel like it, there are people who genuinely love you and will never, ever turn their backs on you. When you feel hopeless, just remember...
Meet The Pup!
This, my friends, is Kava. Her name is Czech for coffee…and this girl is a dark roast! I got her this morning at an adoption fair in Mobile hosted by ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation). She was dropped off a few weeks ago with her two sisters. Her mom had been euthanized after giving birth. I’m so excited about her! She is calm and skeptical, but still so bubbly and kind. She is...
Please
bear with me. My whole life just changed. Thank you to the wonderful people who noticed — and genuinely care about me. To name a few: Jan, Erin, Karl, Ashley, Allyson, Maria, Katie, Mom, Matt, and Dad.
Yoga
I love yoga. Here are today’s reasons why: - The man next to me was trying to do his breathing exercises with a sinus infection. - Said man also made sexually-suggestive sounds AND rubbed his butt during one pose. - Two farts from the left side of the room. - The nonstop Dave Matthews Band music, which I loathe and is totally not yoga-appropriate. - Going to yoga straight from my mom’s...
