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2011 Goals
The past 2 years, I have set goals at the beginning of the year. I have been brainstorming the past several weeks about what goals I would like to set for myself. I have had both successful and not-so-successful goals, so I hope that this knowledge will help me create some for this year that will challenge me and be easily trackable to keep me ( Read more... ) -
The Unemployment Diaries #2: Triumphs and Challenges
I've officially been voluntarily unemployed for three weeks now. I spent some time this evening looking over the gameplan I created on an evening like tonight on the eve of my first week without work, and I was happy to see that I've been making steady progress toward finding employment, keeping busy, and reducing expenses. However, these past ( Read more... ) -
The Unemployment Diaries #1: The Gameplan
My last day at Hamline was Friday. It was bittersweet. In some respects, I was very sad. I didn't want to quit, but felt I couldn't achieve my professional goals in the role I was stuck in. Rather than feeling helpless, I took charge and decided to remove myself from a dead-end situation. I also was sad knowing that I was not only leaving ( Read more... ) -
The Allure of Drama
I try to lead a relatively drama-free life if I can help it. I put in my time at work, spend my free time doing things to better myself (reading, exercising, cooking, etc.), and overall try to be a good person and friend ( Read more... ) -
Making Friends as an Adult
Matt and I have oftentimes talked about how we wish we had more close friends. Granted, we're not at a loss for social invitations, but there's something different between getting together for a quick meal, a shopping excursion, or a night of gaming compared to someone you call/email on a regular basis and talk about the important things. However ( Read more... ) -
Hopes for My Beloved Cat
It's very weird and surreal knowing that Cocoa is gone now. I'm actually still ridden with guilt over my decision. This morning, she was eagerly eating the tuna I spoiled her with, meowing as usual to wake me up, purring on my lap, rubbing against Matt's feet when he got out of the shower, etc. Was she ready? Was it the right time ( Read more... ) -
Cocoa's List of 5 Favorites
Make a list of five of the things that your pet likes to do the most. When your pet can no longer do two of these five things either from physical disability or lack of interest, or he/she can only do them with difficulty or great prodding, then it's time to think about letting him/her go.
Thanks to ethel, I'm thinking about Cocoa's five favorite ( Read more... ) -
Tough Decisions Ahead
I've had my cat Cocoa for almost 18 years now. I've had her since she was a kitten. Recently, she hasn't had the best health.
( Over the past 1 1/2 years... )