The upswing always comes around.I am looking forward to so much. I've had a busy day and have a few more ahead of me. A lot of work stuff that isn't so exciting. But it's different, so I enjoy that.Tomorrow I'm out of town for a meeting, good way to end the week.Then I say goodbye to my favorite cafe. Where I used...

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I was gonna get up and workout this morning. I overslept. It didn’t happen.Instead I had wonderful dreams that I’m afraid will never come true.We’re supposed to get 5+ more inches of snow. I am soooooooo tired of this snow. I can’t even imagine it all disappearing. This has been a *rough* winter.I’m walking around with a heavy heart. The song is still...

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1. Today I was holding a check for $10,000.00. That’s a lot of zeros.2. It’s ok to not like a particular food! You don’t have to eat it. You don’t have to feel bad for NOT eating it.3. Yesterday I completely forgot the word crouton. I had no idea what those things were called.4. Magic Johnson is advertising for Jackson Hewiit. How weird.5....

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I have this problem with falling asleep. I still recall repeatedly not being able to stay awake in college classes. I mean, it was like out of control. We’re talking front row, head bobbing repeatedly throughout the class!!This even happened when I was auditing a class at Notre Dame last year. I was there as a professional, and I was falling asleep just...

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The last few days have been a whirlwind. 69 hours in Los Angeles is not long enough.It's now time to return to reality. Gotta get up early to workout and then head back to the office.Then dinner and 24 with Andy and then on to book club. Back home to tidy around the apartment.Yep, just a normal day here in South Bend. I'm...

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Hooray! My car is repaired and paid for!!! Such a relief! Hooray! My car is repaired and paid for!!! Such a relief! ...

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So, apparently, Elkhart (about 30 min. east) police are looking for this guy, who they think may have killed 2 men. I am almost certain I have seen this man. He looks soooo familiar to me. Probably some guy who hit on me at one point or another. It happens too often to keep track. Or maybe he was an eHarmony match? So,...

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Locals, this weekend is Niles' awesome Ice Festival! Definitely something work checking out if you are in the area. Honestly, I am bummed I am missing it. Though, I am grateful I will be in Southern California!Also, some of our local Micky D's now have McCafe's!! The downtown McD's (IE, my McD's), Grape Road, and Twin Branch (wherever that is!?). Perhaps more, but...

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Jennifer . . .is hyped up from watching 4 episodes of 24 tonight!is beyond irritated with her car door lock freezing and then not shutting.is starting to get excited for California this weekend.is tired of the blizzards.is still waiting for the money.thinks tomorrow is gonna be a great day.is ok with the fact that she missed 90210 tonight.is contemplating going TV-less when the...

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My office is extremely cold. Certain parts of the building are fine, such as my boss’ office. My office, however, is surrounded by windows (normally a good thing) which lose a lot of the heat. I constantly have a space heater going under my desk and an extra sweater that I leave at work to blanket myself with.My home, on the other hand,...

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Q: Why do I live in the Midwest?I have asked myself that question countless times - always in the winter. This is my fourth winter since moving back from Los Angeles. Each one seems worse than the last. And I am found frequently wondering why I live here.I'm not the only one. I've got other people asking me the same thing and asking...

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1. I have updated my list of Blogs I Read.2. You now have a poll in which to vote.Last month I told you about my new endeavor and asked for your suggestions for a label any time I blog about it. I received many ideas and have put 5 of them online for you to choose from. There is still the option to...

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Tuesday is the day that Lulu (my car) will be fixed. I hate that it has taken so long and that I am driving around without a working front left turn signal! I hate being one of those jerks who doesn't use a turn signal!I'm still nervous about the other driver actually coming through with the money. The world is full of jerks....

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This morning I wanted something comfortable to wear. This has been a recent obsession of mine, becoming extremely happy when I go home and get to change into loungewear or PJ’s. Maybe it all started with the recovery post surgery.Regardless, this morning I decided I needed to wear my sweater robe.I’ve had this thing for ages, and it was second-hand when I received...

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The last couple of days I have been feeling better. I could tell my mouth was healing. I ate my first real meal yesterday - very exciting! And I returned to working out today.I'm pretty certain I lost my last stitch today. Apparently "the stitches will dissolve in about a week" means "you will spit them out in your sink when brushing your...

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Some random thoughts throughout the day, Tuesday, approximately 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (in order of occurrence), :Hey, I actually slept. Yea. And good dreams too. Wow.Are those the stitches from my mouth??I don’t like wearing socks.Coffee or no coffee?My neighborhood has an eerie feel this morning.I hope my car door isn’t frozen shut again. I hope it will close.Really? I have to...

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I haven't made too many New Years resolutions recently. This year, though, I felt I should.And it kinda felt like a chore. Like, I gotta do it in case somebody asks. I felt the need to be introspective and set goals.I struggle with setting goals. But I'm trying to get better at it.I realized I love making lists, so I decided to just...

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Oh dear, I am feeling sassy and, excuse me, ballsy tonight. Actually, it's been throughout the day. I'm not sure what has gotten into me. I thought it was the music I've been listening to for the last couple hours (Tom Petty), but I realize now it started earlier in the day.What have I been doing in such a ballsy mood?Pretty much, saying...

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1. Do you ever just reach a certain point where you have done all you can and you can do no more?2. Do you ever wonder when you first started losing respect for a person and why?3. Do you ever wonder how certain people were raised to turn out so clueless?4. Do you ever crave tomato soup?5. Do you ever long to return...

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Who's up for a whine-fest? All I want to do is complain right now.My jaw hurts. I'm getting cranky. I've been working hard in my apartment all day and last night. I have been feeling bad today - besides the jaw pain, exhaustion, all over body ache, and hot flashes, for lack of a better word.I am hungry. I just want to be...

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It's been 4 days since my wisdom teeth were removed. I went back to work today. I've had slight pain, but I've kept it in check with just Tylenol.Tonight, however, I think I'm in more pain than I have the last few days.It was pretty strange realizing how the anesthesia (or Anna Stacia, as I like to call it) wiped away memories. It's...

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