I have realized recently how putting your life out on the web can take you back to high school.How?1) Somebody blogged about or posted pics from some event that you weren’t invited to. I remember Monday morning at my locker, hearing others talking about the parties they went to over the weekend and feeling left out.2) Somebody blogs about something they did, the...

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I LOVE accomplishing things. There’s just something great about seeing the evidence of my work. Even if it’s as simple as washing dishes and seeing them all stacked in my dish drainer. And then putting away the dry dishes and seeing the empty dish drainer. I like being able to take pride in my work. I wonder if that’s a bad thing, but...

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Wow, I am not feeling so great today. I didn't sleep well last night and woke up completely unrefreshed and sleepy, and that feeling has stayed with me all day.I had Physical Therapy and a doctor's appointment (I'll spare you the details; I'm sick of them myself. Just know it was another painful discouraging treatment) this morning.I'm wrapping things up at the office...

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So, it had been about a month since I'd seen wonderful Tess. Guess what's new... Yea for Tess & Lathen!!!I'm so glad we got to hang out and catch up!!And we got to see another lovely sunset; pardon the blur (I was driving). ...

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If you have a freakishly good memory you will remember awhile ago I briefly mentioned AYOP. If you don't, just look here. AYOP stands for America's Youth on Parade. And that's exactly what it is! An annual event held at Notre Dame that draws in thousands from across the country to compete in events such as baton twirling. In fact, it's almost all...

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I Wanna Know...how my black slip completely disappearsif my car is okwhat we're doing in C-buswhat I'm gonna do with my lifewhen healing will occurwhat's for lunchif Super Target will have all the groceries I need for tomorrow's partywhen my car will get washedwhat I'm going to be when I grow upif I will get to be a wife & momhow to cookhow...

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Wow, it’s so great to have a night off every now and then. I feel like I got so much accomplished last night! I remember at one point thinking I couldn’t believe it was only 7:00 because I had already done so much.I did laundry. I picked up around the apartment. I worked on an upcoming event I’m organizing. I talked with Jac...

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Read "Portland Vacation in Words" before looking at the photos. I hope you appreciate this. I spent a lot of time on it, all for you, my beloved readers. ...

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My dreams of a Golden Girls reunion have just been shattered with this sad news.Who's your favorite Golden Girl? Come on, you know you have one! ...

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I can't believe this is me. I can't believe this is what I am going through. The pain was so great I just cried. A lot. It didn't matter where. At the doctor's office. In the car. At home.I don't know how many injections I received. I know it was more than last time. It was more painful than last time. I could...

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It's a rough morning. I'm struggling to wake up physically and mentally. I feel groggy, and my shoulder hurts.I'm having more injections this evening, and that is heavy on my mind. I don't know if it will be better or worse, having already gone through it and knowing what to expect. I guess the one area where it's better is that I know...

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I'll try my best to describe my recent New England vacation. But it's hard because the beauty and uniqueness of Portland is beyond what words can describe. Genuinely, I encourage anyone and everyone to experience Portland, Maine, for themselves.And I really feel like that is what I did. I didn't want to have dinner at Applebee's and go shopping at Sear's. Every day...

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I've got a lot of thoughts on my mind. Here are some of them:It's interesting how my shoulder/neck/back/arm pain flares up right when I'm feeling incredibly stressed.I'm on an Oprah kick. I highly doubt it will last long (I hate TV). But she had a doctor on the other day talking about the connection between physical problems in your body being caused by...

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How walkable is your city? Your neighborhood?You can find out here! It's pretty cool! ...

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So, I was conversing with a friend over lunch today, and she filled me in on what's been going on in her life. She mentioned camping at a park with an olympic size swimming pool and slide. And she said that was the first time she'd used a water slide, which I found surprising.Then I realized I have plenty of things that I've...

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Really - who can pull off a pink polka dot and striped halter dress?!?Well, we're gonna see if I can!I found this dress at a store that shall remain nameless, marked down 50% off. I fell in love with it and convinced my sister to buy her own fun, sexy dress too so that we could save another $10!Though I don't really have...

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If you haven't taken advantage of this fun event, you have 3 more chances still this summer: July 25, August 8, and August 22. ...

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I absolutely love this ice cream! I've even been known to eat the lactose free version if that's all that's available! *Smirk*And then top it off with fresh raspberries!!! Does it get any better?! No, I tell you, it does not! Mmmmm!As a side note, South Benders, Super Target has raspberry pints on sale for just $1.50! ...

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Any Poison fans out there? Anyone? Anyone?Well, even if you're not, you need to look at this! I found it via Corey's blog, and was blown away!! ...

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Random ThoughtsWhen will I have cake? I've been craving it for weeks!It's been a LONG time since I've been free to go to Thursday night church.What groceries do I need, other than milk?Yea for sunshine and getting color on my face!I can't believe my arms hurt this much! But I keep reminding myself it's a good pain.I am trying to brainstorm party ideas.And...

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Total for the first 5 days (Thursday thru Monday), minus ones I had to delete to free up space: 687Total for the full 6 days minus ones I deleted: 702Total photos taken for full 6 days including deleted ones: 765I take way too many photos...Thanks, everybody, for your guesses! ...

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Well, I'm up late (of course). I had to get some photo uploading/transferring stuff done, and it was quite challenging for me as it was on a Mac. Eeek!I have taken WAY too many photos on this vacation.Go ahead. Take a guess. Really. Go ahead. Guess. From Thursday through today, Monday. 5 days. Leave your guess. Correct guesser will win an award.Tomorrow/today/Tuesday will...

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In case you don't have access to my Facebook, here's a photo from Maine.This is for you, Mom! :)I'm having a GREAT time!!! ...

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Just wanted to jot a quick note in case anyone was on the edge of their seat waiting for a blog from me!I'm in New England!!! And LOVING it!!!No hurries, no worries. This is vacation and it is GREAT!!I'll share details and pictures of everything later. Now I'm heading out to see some lighthouses!It is more beautiful that words can describe here!! Even...

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I'm in a great deal of pain.I'm sensitive. I'm a wuss. I don't care what you say. I just know I HURT.I've been in chronic pain related to my neck and shoulders and upper back area for the last couple years or so. Periodically I go to a DO to have it worked on.Now my DO is trying something new.Injections.Remember the injection I...

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