Tag Archives: mental-health

I Swallow my Tough Pills Nervously

Posted on March 13, 2015 by joey

My readership drops when I post awards. I don’t mind. If I cared about readership, I’d need to do all sorts of things that aren’t authentic to me. Like almost swearing — dam that $h!t is lame. People who never swear … Continue reading →

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Sensitive Everything, Sensitive Gut

Posted on March 8, 2015 by joey

“Is it ever a good time to get sick?” The Mister asks me. “Yes. Last week would have been a better week to get sick, thanks. Not a single important thing happened last week.” Last night before bed, I felt … Continue reading →

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Control Freaks

Posted on July 17, 2014 by joey

New dentist’s office sure was weird about the Halcion. First, the dentist agreed that it’d be fine for me to have the Halcion and some shots because I do not like the laughing gas. I know, I’m weird. I hate to … Continue reading →

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Simple Joys

Posted on June 5, 2014 by joey

Yesterday was an extremely pleasant day. The weather was sublime. Cool for June, gentle rain off and on. We had the windows open. Breezes swept through the house all day. The Mister stood in front of the window saying, “It … Continue reading →

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Fighting is Their Favorite

Posted on May 30, 2014 by joey

Today was the last day of school for our wee ones, and the panic has arisen. Summer vacation is wonderful, because no more 6am. Sadly, at whatever time they awaken, they will be together all day, every day, day after day … Continue reading →

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“I have this coupon for halfa brain…”

Posted on May 20, 2014 by joey

Some of my friends are Couponing. You’ve seen the Extreme Coupon people on television, right? I’ve never watched the shows, but I’ve seen bits about it. They leave the store with carts and carts of products, and then they pay … Continue reading →

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A is for Anxiety

Posted on April 1, 2014 by joey

People ask me all the time how to get rid of anxiety, how to reduce it, and whatnot, so I thought I’d make a big list of everything I’ve done that made a difference to me. I’ve gone from anxiety … Continue reading →

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In a Nutshell? I Am a Nutshell

Posted on March 24, 2014 by joey

Yesterday, I committed the late afternoon to hanging out in the back of the house to do laundry. I KNOW! Will the excitement never end?!? I had a bowl of pistachios. I eat pistachios on the regular, as well as … Continue reading →

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In Gratitude for The Baby Daze

Posted on February 20, 2014 by joey

I posted this photo on Facebook for Throwback Thursday. Me, two (step) kids, two babies and an obvious daydream about bubble baths. I don’t know if my mother was trying to capture my demeanor when she took the picture, but … Continue reading →

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Feeeeeelings! *sings, sways arms*

Posted on February 9, 2014 by joey

All these internet memes about how you are responsible for your own feelings, about how you’re in control of your own feelings, and you must own them, be responsible for them? Well, I just think they’re all crap. I’ve actually thought … Continue reading →

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