January 2012
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A Few Things for 2012
I don’t really have resolutions so much as just ways of life. But maybe they are the same thing.
1. Read at least one ebook. I mean cripes I have an ipad (best wedding gift ever!) and I have yet to read an ebook.
I just fear them. I know it’s an irrational fear. But what if I like them better than regular books. That would be a very sad day indeed.
2. Volunteer more.
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December 2011
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Best Reads of 2011
I read some great books and I read a lot of really ok books. Here are my favorite reads of the year. These being the one’s I would recommend for everyone, not knowing your taste. They are in no particular order, except the first one. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot has been one of the most enlightening/controversial books I have read in a long time.
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Still at work!
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half-pint replied to your post: Reader’s Choice
History of Love but you probably already picked one by now.
I am going to read History of Love next. I am taking all your advice and reading History of Love first. I hope I really like it :)
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Home by myself tonight!
Going to build a warm fire and lay on the couch with Lucy.
Husband is going out for a big night on the town with best friend.
They are going out for Indian food. Seriously, this is going out for them.
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Reader's Choice
Which book should I read next
A History of Love by Nicole Krauss
or
The Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
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1 out of every 45 kids in the United States are... →
In all your holiday celebrations did you do something for a homeless kid?
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looking at everyone’s posts about how much fun (insert sarcasm here) they are having with their families….
makes me really happy I told my mom there was no way in hell I was going to her house for xmas
Last night I woke up really sick. I was going to lie on the couch and watch some Netflix.
That didn’t go down though. I let Lucy out and was walking down two stairs to get some water and I slipped and fell hard. Onto my left arm, it hurt so bad I couldn’t even scream out. Lucy looked at me and started licking me, prompting me to get up.
This morning my arm hurts, but is better....
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My Breasts as a Public Commodity
I am small woman, all 5’2 of me and was blessed with large breasts. I will put it out there, my breasts are 36D’s. They are huge. And I am not a large woman. My weight fluctuates between 125-132 pounds. I got down to a low of 120 right before my wedding and guess what, nope my boobs did not shrink.
And you know what, I want a breast reduction.
And no, if I lose weight, my breasts...
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I went to the doctor yesterday for some check up stuff and I did the horrifying weight check.
Granted it’s xmas time and I am having my period. But the number I saw was so not cool to me.
My husband and I have started doing yoga together because he’s needs motivation to work out and it helps me stay on track.
Also I was going to eat healthier
But I just ate a damn good pumpkin...
agirlinsandiego replied to your post: There is this organization that I want to apply…
I’m not in HR, but I don’t think that is legal for them to require you to be Christian…
I thought it would be illegal too. But if you look up the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the policy is legal. Many have tried to fight it. It’s crazy that it can be legal, but it is. In fact the law states
This...
sparklyofmyveryown replied to your post: There is this organization that I want to apply…
Depends how annoying Christians are to you. I love God and all, but dammit some of them get on my nerves with all their Christian lingo and close-minded bullcrap. But then you never know, you could work with some really sweet and cool people.
Honestly, I don’t have a problem with the majority...
mybabyismychoice replied to your post: There is this organization that I want to apply…
That would be awful to fake on the daily. and how do you “prove” youre a christian? I mean do they expect your to martyr yourself as a job pre-rec?
I have to provide three references, two professional and one from a spiritual/pastoral reference. That is basically how they “prove” you are a...
dailykayla said: I got an insulated lunch purse yesterday with my name monogrammed on it yesterday…from the Dean. That’s our Winter Holiday bonus. FML.
LOL! What is a lunch purse? I hope it’s at least in a good color. We rock!
half-pint replied to your post: I work in the child welfare industry. It is no…
I haven’t ever gotten a Christmas bonus.
Really? That surprises me because you work for a rather large organization. I worked for one company for 4 months before xmas and the boss still gave me $100. I am totally appreciative to have a job, but then again, I am very underpaid and overused. I do things that...
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they tell me it rained: Book Rec: Psychological... →
This is a great list of books. I’ve read a lot of these, but I am excited to read more.
the-eden-express:
Depression/ Manic-depression/ Bipolar Disorder
An Unquiet Mind - K. R. Jamison (A very prominent author on the subject; Jamison writes with the creativity of a poet and the objectivity of a scholar. Highly recommended.) The Devil Within - Stephanie Merritt Madness: A Bipolar Life -...
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hershapeinthedoorway replied to your post: Inappropriate Emails From My Boss
WHAT IN THE GOOD GRACIOUS LORD!?!?! Does your boss have a boss to whom you can send this email and say you are feeling very uncomfortable at work because of her inappropriate candidness?
Nope. My boss is the owner/director of our organization. We have a board of directors, but it’s a fake board of directors...
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Stocking Stuffer
I was looking for stocking stuffers this morning and thought this would be perfect for the husband.
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“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.”
– ~Henry David Thoreau~
A friend sent this to me this morning because she knows that I have been having a hard time putting my work in a positive framework. But this does help.
The Sobriety Journals: Labeling →
thesobrietyjournals:
I dislike labels. I am a trained Sociologist by trade and labels for me create distinct boxes or categories. When I get labelled, I feel like I my movements are constricted, that I don’t have options. The most common labels I have right now are woman, white, alcoholic. These binary categories make…
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FYI
Mindy Kaling has a tumblr!!!!!!
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Not Trying to Offend Anyone
But I think I would be perfectly happy being a housewife.
I would go to coffee with the girls.
Volunteer at numerous organizations.
Read.
Play with my dog.
Cook, a lot.
And I don’t think I would ever get bored.
Now I just need to convince my husband to go to graduate school for something that will make us rich!
wayfaringmd asked: Hey there! I'm your Tumblr Readrs Buddy! I just wanted to let you know that I'll be sending a package your way this week! And I'm actually sending you two books, so get excited!
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I’m at home today. Taking a mental health day. I totally believe in them. And so far, so good.