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Breakup Redemption: I Win
Published on 2012-07-21 05:10:00
Folks I haven't written a blog post in awhile (and frankly I'm pretty impressed with Blogger's new platform...maybe he has changed after all...maybe I should give him another chance...) but I simply have to share this with you, as I'm sure many of you will identify with my current situation, and I just need to tell someone!But first, a bit of background.If you haven't read previous posts explaining my past relationship, let me give you a quick rundown. From my freshman summer at college to my se [..]
It's Not You, It's Me
Published on 2012-01-10 12:42:00
Hey there Blogger, how have you been? It has been awhile, now that you mention it, since I've actually written a real blog. What's that? A week? Maybe more? Well, who's counting. You look good Blogger, you look good. Where have I been? Oh, yeah, about that. Maybe we should sit down and talk about something. Blogger? Did you hear me? Blogger...I need to talk to you. Blogger...pause the damn game this is important. Here, hold my hand. First let me just say that you're awesome...just...awesome. I m [..]
Photography Wish List
Published on 2011-11-25 14:05:00
Ok folks, so after countless hours of research and recommendations from the photographer I've been working with, this is the initial combination of photography equipment I'm thinking of buying: 1. Camera: Canon EOS 40D 10.1 MP Digital SLR Camera 2. Lens: Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 1.8 II LensI can find both of these on Ebay for a combination of about $500, which considering my budget at this point is about $12, I have a feeling this is as close as I'm going to get. Any photographers out there have any [..]
Thank You: All Of You
Published on 2011-10-31 04:44:00
Wow...how have you been blogging buddies? I've been...well, I'll explain. There's been a lot of development on my end, and I bet you all have no idea how much you had to do with it.Here, I'll break it down for you. Remember about 8 months ago when I started blogging on a complete whim? No? Well that's cool. I had three week break between when spring semester ended and summer semester began, and I'd never gone that long without having a paper to write in years, so when a friend suggested blogging [..]
Nightshift vs Dayshift
Published on 2011-10-07 05:16:00
Fun fact: I'm a nightshifter. At a psychiatric hospital. As in I work nightshifts...not some mythological shape-shifter super hero...although that sounds way more awesome... But there’s a number of reasons why working nights is better for me: I get paid more, and by nature staying up all night just comes much more naturally than staying up all day. Plus there's a definite personality shift from day staff to night staff, and I fall into the latter. So here we go: 5 Reasons Why Night Staff is Be [..]
Fall Fashion Conundrum
Published on 2011-09-26 11:02:00
Ugh, Mail. Typically, I enjoy getting mail. I even welcome the familiar stack of "pre-approved" credit card applications that make the bi-weekly journey from my doorstep directly to my trash can. But some days, the awaiting delivery turns out to be my complete undoing, almost as if the mailbox had transformed into Pandora's Box while I was slaving away at a hospital night shift. And why the sour attitude? Well, every once in awhile, a fashion brochure (how the hell do they find me?) will turn in [..]
A Sign It's Good Day
Published on 2011-09-22 06:45:00
I had a Jerry Maguire moment today. No, not the "SHOW ME THE MONEY" moment you all are thinking of, but a different one. The clip below should explain it pretty good. Don't you just hate when that happens? When you're so excited you want to shout it to the world but the next best thing is singing at the top of your lungs. So instead, you have to hunt down an awesome song to sing to and it's then and there that every radio station seems to be collectively running their "sh*tty song of the hour [..]
Shameless Plug
Published on 2011-09-20 10:49:00
Well just a little update to let everyone know I'll be splitting my blogging time from now on. I'm glad to say I get to be a regular part of the blog associated with the site www.thegoodlifeoncampus.com!Now typically, when I am asked to blog on behalf of a service or product I run for the hills. Unless, that is, two conditions are present: 1.) I agree with with the premise of the service or product (no one's trying to rip anyone else off or anything), and 2.) I can give my honest opinion. I'm no [..]
Lesson 16: "Interesting" People Are Lame
Published on 2011-09-13 05:45:00
Let's get one thing straight here; the dictionary defines the word 'interesting' as, "Arousing curiosity, attracting or holding attention or provoking thought." The media's definition?Well, not that. Contrary to the brainwashed opinion of the general public, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (or New Jersey, New York, Atlanta, Orange County, Washington D.C., Miami, Fargo, or wherever), are not interesting. Dramatic maybe, but interesting? No.To me, the definition of an interesting person is so [..]
9/11 A Different Perspective
Published on 2011-09-11 04:50:00
When I first started blogging, my boyfriend told me, "I can't wait until you get your first hater comment. Then you'll really know you've made it." He was joking, of course, but it's true. Posting what the vast majority of people already think is essentially playing it safe. No fresh perspective, no thought-provoking dialogue to trigger a novel viewpoint in a new (or familiar) reader.Well having said that, it should also be perfectly clear that I have no intention of offending anyone through my [..]
Lesson 15: Know Your Weaknesses
Published on 2011-09-09 12:41:00
For most of us - scratch that - all of us, there is at least one situation that not only tests our ability to make our own decisions, but proves we're completely lacking in it. A specific circumstance that, when the conditions are duplicated time and time again, we perform the exact same action, regardless of any preconceived plan. "Not I," I can hear you muttering under your breath. Sorry, but I'm not buyin' it. You're just as vulnerable as I am. I actually like to think I'm pretty good at exer [..]
Lesson 9: Go Easy On Yourself
Published on 2011-07-03 22:40:00
The other day I had the itch to do a some serious shopping. And I mean the kind where you clean out your wallet in a whirlwind frenzy, then spend the rest of the afternoon trying to think of some excuse that would justify you wearing all of your
I Was On The News!
Published on 2011-07-03 11:16:00
Well not exactly me I guess, but my mom was featured with our ice cream truck! I had my internship all day so I couldn't be there, but here's the link to the news clip and the video. That's my mom demonstrating how the ice cream business is done
Finals Week = War
Published on 2011-07-01 00:42:00
Dear Week Before Finals Week, Look, I know we're going to end up spending a lot of time together next week, but please don't read too much into it. You were kind of a jerk to me last time we hung out, and I haven't forgotten it.Wait - let me fin
Food Conquest #1: Quinoa
Published on 2011-06-28 22:00:00
So here we go, experiment #1: Quinoa. Pronounced keen-wah. I've known of it's existence, but I've never tried it. Sounds like some kind of fruit, if you ask me. First of all I should lay a little brick on this subject. Quinoa (as typically bought in
Health Food Conquest
Published on 2011-06-27 01:31:00
As my "about me" section explains, I'm a graduate student finishing my Master's in Mental Health Counseling while finishing another degree in Dietetics in order to acquire certification as a Registered Dietitian. My end goal is to be able to help peo
Couples Who Fight In Public
Published on 2011-06-25 03:49:00
To the couples of the world out there who insist on fighting with each other around everyone else because they think it proves they are more comfortable and more "in love" than the rest of us who are acting civil: knock it off. It doesn't work that w
Stupid And Crazy: Update
Published on 2011-06-24 11:16:00
So earlier I posted this explaining my plans to take a trip to a random country, that you choose, via the poll on the right. Right now it seems Italy is currently in the lead, which was daunting at first, considering it was at the high end of my pric
Eating Healthy While Eating Out
Published on 2011-06-21 02:05:00
Restaurants are evil.I don't want to alarm you, but if you've ever had any kind of disagreement with the scale at home you'll agree that eating out typically tends to strain that already tense relationship. And why wouldn't it? The goal of a restaura
Choose Your Own Adventure
Published on 2011-06-20 02:18:00
"One who waits, need not do, for waiting is a task in itself. One who does, need not wait, for waiting is no longer needed."Simply put, I am sick of waiting, therefore I am doing.Alright folks, between blog comments, facebook comments, and word of mo
Craziest Thing You've Never Done
Published on 2011-06-17 16:37:00
Today I'm feelin' a little...frisky. So here's what I'm proposing. Let me know, in the comments section, about something you have always wanted to try but never have. Maybe skydiving, bungee jumping, scuba diving, a strange food of some kind, getting
Cravings
Published on 2011-06-16 03:17:00
It's 2:16 in the morning, and I can't sleep. It's unfortunate. I have a 16 hour day planned tomorrow. Practicum in the morning, clinicals till 9:30 in the evening. My day starts at 5:34 a.m. and here I am, lying in bed, wasting precious sleep-time.
Lesson 8: Make It Your Own
Published on 2011-06-15 00:21:00
There’s a house on my ice cream route that I pass nearly every day. Honestly, there’s no real reason for me to even be driving by it. I don’t remember a single time anyone has ever actually bought ice cream in that neighborhood, but I still tro
Lesson 7: Know When You're Going In Circles
Published on 2011-06-12 22:12:00
Me: "You love baseball more than you love me." Boyfriend: "No I don’t, that’s ridiculous." Me: "Yes you do. If me and baseball both showed up at your front door you would have sex with baseball first."Boyfriend: "You could watch..."Every couple h
Fruits and Veggies on a Budget
Published on 2011-06-11 16:36:00
Today is one of those days. With my ice cream truck in the shop, and the hospital being temporarily overstaffed, both of my jobs have come to a standstill. Problem is, of course, my expenses have not. With the new session of summer school s
How Do You Know It's Been A Long Day?
Published on 2011-06-07 23:31:00
Ever walk out to your car to find the driver's door open and the car still running? From when you parked it this morning? 8 hours ago? No? Er, um, yeah...me neither. Ok slight confession...I have done that. Twice. Such is the life of a struggling gra
Grocery Shopping For Weight Loss
Published on 2011-06-07 19:53:00
Girl 1: I ran 3 miles today. Girl 2: Good for you! I walked 2!Girl 1: That's awesome! What are you gonna have for dinner?Girl 2: Frozen Lasagna. It's organic. Girl 1: Mmmm. Me too! I can't wait for summer, we're gonna be so skinny!Yeah, sorry to say
7 Random Thoughts About Me
Published on 2011-06-06 03:24:00
I got a blog award! Thanks FatSoSarah!I've never gotten one of these before, so I'm going off of what she did, and it looks like I need to say 7 interesting things about myself, so here it goes!1.) I never, ever wear matching socks. I buy t
Marlee vs The Gym Hottie
Published on 2011-06-03 03:44:00
Ahh the gym. As a former college athlete (with a degree in health and kinesiology), I really shouldn't feel uncomfortable in a place of fitness. I know how all the machines work, the various lifting techniques, the correct amount of weight
Lesson 6: Collect Something Worthwhile
Published on 2011-05-30 04:07:00
(While watching the movie "Home Alone")Boyfriend: "Why don't you wear more outfits with shoulder pads?"Me: "I dunno. I really should. I know how much you're attracted to linebackers." Some people, as a hobby, collect certain items. Stamps, coins
Lesson 5: Have A Backup Plan
Published on 2011-05-28 02:02:00
Reality TV girl #1: "It just, I have to tell you guys, you, like, you just, OMG you are going, you are just going to die. It was like World War 9."Reality TV girl #2: "Ya all of us cried." Girl #1: "I cried. It was insane."Girl #2: "Who's your b
Weight Loss Super Ingredient #1
Published on 2011-05-24 19:03:00
Well I'm feeling rather healthy today, and since I got so much positive feedback from this post regarding the psychological aspects of weight loss, I decided to share some of the basic recipes I've learned throughout my coursework and
The First Official Day Of Summer
Published on 2011-05-23 02:07:00
"Wait...is that the...oh my god I think it is...."How do you know it's officially summer?For some maybe it's the first meeting of your slowpitch softball team, or the scent of freshly cut grass. Maybe it's the first bite of a bbq'd hotdog, or the fir
Proudest Moment
Published on 2011-05-20 22:22:00
Warning: Very personal post.Recently, while at work, a coworker mentioned that her proudest moment was the birth of her daughter. Another said hers was the first time she officially became a homeowner. They then, of course, directed the que
Spring Cleaning = Play Time
Published on 2011-05-17 01:01:00
"Why on earth are you wearing ski boots?""I'm cleaning."I believe it would be safe to say that the vast majority of people in this world have another childlike version of themselves that tends to show up in certain situations. May
Stupid And Crazy
Published on 2011-05-13 16:12:00
I am going to confess to you one of my greatest fears in life:I fear that my passport will go unused. I got one years ago when I was offered a position on a professional softball team in Sweden. Long story short, life happened and I chose not to go.&
Lesson 5: Be Your Biggest Fan
Published on 2011-05-12 00:46:00
"I don't think I like you very much today. No I don't think I like you at all. And today is even one of your better days. How sad."This, on numerous occasions, has been my dialogue with some kind of bathroom mirror.
Weight Loss From A Psych Point Of View
Published on 2011-05-09 03:16:00
Ahh yes, the weight loss issue. I've been there myself, along with every single person I have ever known. So I'm not sure why I was surprised to find so many blogs dedicated to documenting weight loss that are instead being used to document frus
Inexpensive Mother's Day Top 10
Published on 2011-05-07 13:47:00
Ahh Mother's Day. One day a year when I am expected to wrap up all that my mom means to me. One day. Each year I rack my brain for a gift that's worthy of such an occasion, but my budget tends to squash any extravagant ideas that might come through a
Marlee vs Baby
Published on 2011-05-05 20:51:00
Something interesting you may not know about me before this trip? I'm 26, and have never held a baby. Ever. And not by lack of opportunity either. It takes a lot of skill to keep from holding a baby when everyone in the room assumes that since I am a
Roadtrip To Utah And Back On $162
Published on 2011-05-02 18:01:00
As of 6 a.m. Sunday morning, I headed off to Utah to visit my infamous brother, mentioned earlier in this post, emphasizing his talent for exploiting the potential awkwardness of any given situation. He and his wife just had a beautiful ba
Lesson 4: Shop For Free
Published on 2011-04-30 06:08:00
"But it's staring at me..."And it was. Hardcore. Shoes stare. It's a fact of science. They look at you in a way that emphasizes the fact it was on your foot just moments ago, being a good little shoe, making your legs look long and fantasti
Lesson 3: Spend It On A Memory
Published on 2011-04-27 19:58:00
Whether or not I was wearing a bra was the least of her problems. Side note: this post is probably meant for more mature readers. It's not vulgur by any means...just more...mature. I awoke with a phone call."So I'll be over around noon, is that okay?
Lesson 2: Pricetags Are Overrated
Published on 2011-04-26 08:04:00
I wanted to rip her little blonde head off. There I was, off in my own little homicidal daydream. If I were in a movie, I would've done it in slow motion with epic music playing loudly in the background. I'd have left the store gr
Holiday Tip #1: Invite The Ones That Matter
Published on 2011-04-24 23:57:00
Oh Martha Stewart, arrogantly staring at me while seated in a perfectly Easter-themed coordinated dining room, your hair and table flawlessly set. I've come to terms with the fact that my home will never look like yours. I ha
Textbooks 101
Published on 2011-04-23 06:24:00
I'm going to confess a slight secret here: I kind of don't mind shopping for textbooks. Back in the day, when I was a young naive undergraduate, only knee-high to a grasshopper, I learned a cold hard truth: the cost of school will hurt, but
Lesson 1: Stand Your Ground!
Published on 2011-04-22 20:44:00
I have that same habit I'm sure a lot of you have. The one where you wander around the kitchen like a lost soul, opening and reopening the refridgerator door praying for something delicious to magically materialize in the pantry. The sad tr
Introductions
Published on 2011-04-21 00:29:00
Well it's day one, so I think it's best to start off with some introductions. For the sake of anonymity (and because I can) you can call me Marlee. I'm a college student, pursuing my Master's in Counseling, as well as finishing my Bachelor'