Monthly Archives: May 2012

Happy First Birthday

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Today I have done an excellent job avoiding any sort of academic productivity that could have potentially been considered doing what I “should” have been doing. And…as I started the time on a self-mandated 3 hour push of productivity, I … Continue reading →

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Please Excuse the Exhaustion

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

I feel like I need to premise this whole post with an apology. I’m writing it after a mere few hours of sleep AND I barely dipped into my first cup of coffee. Why I feel like writing is beyond … Continue reading →

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The Thinking Trap

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

You know those days of major distractions.  Those days when you can’t stop thinking about something and the only thing you WANT to do is to STOP thinking about it? There is actually a theory that describes it.  It is … Continue reading →

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It Wasn’t Meant to Be

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

In the last week, I have written 3 posts. All incredibly intriguing (here is where you not your head YES and agree blindly with me) yet, somehow…as I go to publish…the internet conks out, I hit a random button, or … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Day without Children

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Today I celebrate Motherhood alone. My Chickens across the country…enjoying a day of summer without me. I woke up a little bit sad. Sad because not only am I missing baby Chicken’s first Mother’s Day, but sad that I am … Continue reading →

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Packing

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Today was my day to pack for the my stance in the great state of Nebraska.  And I sucked. And in full disclosure, I just suck at packing. I’m incredibly good at over-packing. So, today I over-packed. I think that … Continue reading →

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Don’t Make a Rash Decision

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Today I read an article titled, “Don’t Even Think About Divorcing Until” that a friend posted in the wonderful time-suck of Facebook.  The whole premise of the article was that you need to stop and really think about why you … Continue reading →

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Just a Little Anxiety….No Need to Look Here

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

The month of May is an important month. And with the importance comes a tiny bit of anxiety. Or maybe a lot. (And again, as a special note to those individuals who like to take what I say grossly out … Continue reading →

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Sneaking a Peak

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

I’ve been reading some new blogs. (and once again for my audience that likes to take things I say grossly out of context, reading is an OK thing to do…especially when it doesn’t interfere with work, kids or life. Reading … Continue reading →

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Good Ol’ Aesop

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Today I was wasting time on Facebook. (Don’t judge…we all do it… the best kept secret to brain vacations between work stints) And one of my favorite people (you should meet her at M3) posted a quote that has snuggled … Continue reading →

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