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My Bird Has Left the Nest

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 Last week I flew over 2,000 miles to drop my teen off at college, then hopped on my return flight alone. It was almost unbearable. Now, I consider myself a pretty tough cookie. I am not someone who lives in fantasy land. I like realism and appreciate brutal honesty. In fact, my nickname amongst my girlfriends is Asshole because I tell people like it is. I know that my daughter will be back home for summer and holidays. I know that this would not be our last good memory together. Yet even still, I lost my cool during this drop off process. Several times during the trip, my teen had tears fall. Each time, I felt nothing but parental wisdom flow through me to comfort her. She was going to be fine. Enjoy water polo and have fun with her teammates. She'd be home in just over a few months. THIS WAS NO BIG DEAL. So, when the time came to give her the final hug before I headed out of her dorm, she cried and I didn't. I just hugged her the tightest I have ever hugged anyone in my entir...
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Feeling a Spark

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Perhaps it's the hope of the New Year, but I am feel especially motivated so far in 2021. Before I dive into that, here are some highlights to catch you all up to speed on what has transpired over the last 7 years since my last post: 1. I had a son in 2014 2. I became a stay-at-home mom in 2015 3 Life 2016-2019 4. Covid Pandemic, daughter graduated high school, bought a house all in 2020 As you can see, besides attending to my family's every need and want, I really have not done much with my life. Hence the 7-year hiatus from this blog. I have, however, managed to think and dream a lot the last 7 years. These are some of my thought highlights: 1. I want to be a better version of myself (mentally, physically, and sexually) 2. I want to be fiscally responsible by investing, budgeting, thrifting, and earning 3. I want to be an entrepreneur so that I can earn an income around my family's schedule 4. I want to write a book to leave something of me behind so that my kids, grandki...
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Are We There Yet?

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There was a time when the finish line seemed like it was just around the next bend. I just realized that was a few bends ago and these legs are getting quite shaky and tired. What if there is no finish line?
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Something Good

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I wish I was really good at something. You know the type of "good" I am talking...er, typing about. The type of good that pours from my soul at every moment in time. The type that cannot be contained, controlled, or compromised.  Something that I was so good at that it consumed every part of my being, energy, and time.  Others would feel this thing that I do so well. They would wonder about it. Talk about it. Share it with other people.  It would be tangible and consume all the senses. This thing would come so naturally from within me, that people would often think it was no work at all. It would appear so effortless, in fact, that others would try to emulate this thing that I do so well.  They will try, but will fail because this thing cannot be replicated. It is so unique and natural that it is impossible to repeat. I want to be special like everyone else.
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A Nice Surprise

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Something strange has been happening lately. The kiddo and I have made some unspoken strong bond with one another for the past few months. After months and months of attitude from her, she seems to have *gasp* matured a bit.  And with this maturity, she has replaced attitude with communication. I seem to be falling in love with her all over again, which I did not think was even possible. It is the most amazing feeling! I dread the day this may be brutally disrupted by puberty, but for now, I am soaking this all up and memorializing it with this post. I LOVE YOU, BROOKIE BEAR!  
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Spring Lemon Squares

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This past weekend was hot, hot, hot... finally.  The kiddo and I spent the entire weekend in flip flops and shorts.  It made going back to work on Monday even more dreaded. Bleh. The nice weather means that Springtime is finally here! Spring makes me think is bright colors, fruity tastes, and light crisp salads. I have always wanted to make lemon bars from scratch, especially since G loves lemon deserts.  Earlier today while waiting for the kiddo at the dentist, I was flipping through magazines and came across this recipe. Tonight, on a whim, I finally decided to stop thinking about it and just did it.  With the help of the kiddo, we were able to make this delicious, yet surprisingly easy recipe. Once the cooled and were chilled, these babies were refreshing and sweet.  Fabulous! I recommend cutting them into small 2"x2" squares- anything bigger is just so much sweetness.  I will definitely be making these again for our dinner guests this spr...
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My Grocery List

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If you are like me, you have a love/hate relationship with grocery shopping.  I love the idea of serving my family healthy home-cooked meals for the week.  I hate doing it all within a strict budget.  The budget constraints and my amateur skills in the kitchen make coming up with creative, healthy, budget-conscious meals a bit difficult for me. Recently, I came across this article that listed the 20 best foods to pick up at the grocery store.  It's an interesting read and I hope you find it useful the next time you are at the grocery store. ( Pinterest ) Here is the list for quick reference: 1. Almonds- Monounsaturated fat, protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, and Vitamin E 2. Asparagus- Anti-Inflammatory nutrients and folic acid 3. Avocados- Monosaturated fats, Vitamin A, D, E, and K 4. Berries- Vitamins and Antioxidants 5. Bell Peppers- Antioxidants 6. Black Beans- Packed with nutrients 7. Broccoli- Vitamin C and Vitamin K 8. Brussel Sprouts- V...
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