Work. School. Friendships. Family. Bills. Pets. I just returned from this fabulous family vacation, so why don't I feel any less relaxed than I did before leaving? Maybe it's because work is always at the forefront of my mind, and my thesis paper has plopped itself right there beside it. I don't sleep well -… Continue reading Just Keep Breathing
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One Year Later
It came to my attention that New Haven wasn't making me very happy. So, what did I do? I gathered my family and my cat, packed up our belongings, and we left. Cooper and I are back in New York with my parents, and so far the change has been good for me, and for… Continue reading One Year Later
Life as a (Cat) Mom
I became a "mom" this past August...and then again, in November. Just because my children are furry, four-legged, and have claws it doesn't make me any less of a mother. I keep a roof over their heads and food in their bowls, even when I don't have a whole lot of food for myself. I… Continue reading Life as a (Cat) Mom
Living with Cooper
I moved into my apartment all on my own, and I NEVER planned on having a roommate. Then, I met Cooper - the domestic, long-haired cat in my life, and within 24 hours there was a little man living here. He is only a year old, but it is like having a young child as… Continue reading Living with Cooper
Walking with my head toward the sky
When you walk through the streets of Manhattan, do you ever notice the people around you? Do we ever take the time to lift our heads and our noses up from our phones and just really see the people or the buildings? I will admit that on days when I am stressed out or feeling… Continue reading Walking with my head toward the sky
“The Road So Far…”
Here we are. December is finally here and everywhere I go I see Christmas. Honestly, I work so much that sometimes I cannot believe that Christmas will be here in only 15 days. Typically, this is my favorite holiday because I love hearing the music and seeing the decorations, but this year...I am struggling to… Continue reading “The Road So Far…”
The Five Stages
About three months ago, I made the decision to end my relationship. It wasn't healthy. No one was happy. And...let's face it - it just was not working. I spent a year and a half trying to find some way to make it work and I did all I could, but he did not want… Continue reading The Five Stages
