I just spent the past 1+ hours here looking at the archives. I'm so glad that I took so much time to post back when Maddie was a baby. It was great to look back and see what was really important then and reflect on what is important now ( Read more... )

How do I know that I'm losing my mind? Because I'm losing physical things. Today, I discovered that I threw away about $20 in girl scout cookie money, hopefully not more. In my efforts to try to get caught up, I throw myself further behind. I think in the process of being so stressed about school projects and giving myself a pass to let other ( Read more... )

Yes, dear friends it is THAT time of year again. 
Yes, this year is turning out to be more of a challenge than ever before.

As you know, Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization that is very near and dear to my heart.  For the past six years, my days at work have been full of amazing stories.  These little frienships that we set up really do make ( Read more... )

And a very happy birthday to smldada9801 !

Hope it's a great one :)

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If there is someone on your friends list who makes your world a better place just because they exist and who you would not have met (in real life or not) without the internet, then post this same sentence in your journal.

WHEN GIRLS DRINK TOO MUCH:

1. I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHERE MY PURSE IS.

2. I BELIEVE THAT DANCING WITH MY ARMS OVERHEAD AND WIGGLING MY BUTT
WHILE YELLING "WOO-HOO!" IS TRULY THE SEXIEST DANCE MOVE AROUND.

3.  I'VE SUDDENLY DECIDED I WANT TO KICK SOMEONE'S ASS AND HONESTLY BELIEVE I COULD DO IT TOO.

4. IN MY LAST TRIP TO PEE, I REALIZE I NOW ( Read more... )