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Recent Reads – May 2016
Life

Recent Reads – May 2016

*This post may contain affiliate links. In fact, it totally does.* Non-fiction I started numerous books this month only to decide they weren’t worth finishing. Sad face!  I also started a few that were promising but put them off to read library books that I was finally allowed to download. I also picked up some *gasp* physical

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June 1, 2016 at 6:09 pmLeave a comment
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Recent Reads – April
Life

Recent Reads – April

Non-fiction Social Media: Social Media Marketing Strategies – A seriously basic overview of social media.  I didn’t pick up any new tips from this one. Avoid unless you don’t know what social media is, then it might be a good, simple explanation for you. Poor Girl’s Guide to Fame and Fortune: Learn How to Go From

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May 3, 2016 at 12:30 pmLeave a comment
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Recent Reads – March
Life

Recent Reads – March

Non-fiction Declutter And Simplify – 33 Proven Ways To Declutter And Simplify Your Life – pretty basic de-cluttering tips. I’m a sucker for anything de-cluttering or organizing though so… I just can’t stop myself. In fact, I just added about 10 more of this type to my Kindle Unlimited reading list.  It’s private to hide my

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March 31, 2016 at 7:22 pmLeave a comment
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Recent Reads – February
Life

Recent Reads – February

Non-Fiction Dad is Fat – Jim Gaffigan plus jokes about kids = good stuff. Fat Girl Truths – Eh, it was OK. I liked that it was from the perspective of someone who’s been there.  Other than that it was pretty similar to most weight loss advice. First World Problems – Pretty damn funny.  I catch myself having “first world

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March 3, 2016 at 1:39 pmLeave a comment
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Recent Reads – January
Life

Recent Reads – January

My boyfriend surprised me with a subscription to Amazon Unlimited for Christmas.  Super thoughtful!  It doesn’t give you ALL of the books but there are quite a few I’ve been wanted to read plus lots of new suggestions.  Between that & Overdrive (the library’s digital download site) & a couple paperbacks borrowed from a friend

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January 18, 2016 at 12:38 pmLeave a comment
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You guys! I did a THING!
Life, Small Business

You guys! I did a THING!

Long time no post!  I have been busy. This last year & a half brought: a move to my own place (for the first time ever!) acquiring the accounts of the business I used to work for dating (ugh) finalizing my divorce a big server move & lots of smaller server updates a weird health issue

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December 20, 2015 at 5:15 pmLeave a comment
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Life, Roller Derby

An ‘I’ve Been Gone So Long!’ Update

I took a lot of time away from this blog lately.  I needed some distance as I was having issues with a few things that I had to work through (without sharing with the whole world LOL). Here is a quick update on what I’ve been up to: Sick! Sometime during the beginning of August:

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September 19, 2012Leave a comment
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Going Down?

I signed up for Weight Watchers (again) today.  I have struggled with my weight since high school and I come from a family of people who struggle with their weight constantly.  I’ve been up & down 15, 20, 25 pounds at a time.  And every time I gain it back & then some. Last time

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September 18, 2012 at 9:37 pmLeave a comment
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I’ve Decided to Lose Weight – These Are Not the Reasons Why

It took me a while to decide to lose weight again.  And even now it’s a totally utilitarian choice* & I feel the need to make that clear. One: I am not giving in to the pressure that women must be thin to be beautiful. Granted, many people look better thinner and I am admittedly one of

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Fashion Experiment

I’m going to see if I can buy clothes* at only Target for a while. I love my favorites TJMaxx & Marshalls and the high quality clothing you can often find there.  However, every time I go into one I take anywhere from an hour and a half on up to go through the *entire*

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July 24, 2012Leave a comment
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