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Connecting With Friends
I’ve been trying to just keep my kids and me safe and healthy. Minding my own business and helping friends and family as we are isolated. FaceTime has become a good way to stay close although I’d prefer just talking … Continue reading
Posted in finding happiness at 50
Tagged connecting with people, Coronavirus, FaceTime, health, home, isolation, video chat
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I Have A New Trainer!
I have a new trainer at the gym and she’s amazing! She counts the reps. She focuses on my posture. She talks with me. She is encouraging and she pushes me to my limits. We laugh and joke! What a … Continue reading
When Your Kid Wants To Come Home From College
My kid went to University in August and started falling apart. How the hell it happened in the blink of an eye is beyond me considering I think I have a good grasp on my kids normally. But this turn of … Continue reading
Why Smoke?
Well, so far, day 5 is going good. I’m still too stuffed up with this cold to smoke which helps tremendously. But I know that I am a work in progress in the whole quitting smoking arena. I think many … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, finding happiness at 50
Tagged advice, breaking bad habits, cigarettes, guilt, health, quit smoking, relationships, shame, smoking after divorce
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Rocky Theme Song
Rocky‘s theme song Gonna Fly Now feels right to post today. It’s a classic that even if you’ve never seen the movie, you know that song, right? Is there anyone who didn’t recognize it? I’m putting it below in case … Continue reading
One Slip Up
Ok, I’ve got to be honest here. Today, on Day 7, I slipped and had one. It didn’t even taste good and I have guilt over it. At any point while I was smoking, I could have stopped, but I … Continue reading
Uncompromising Doesn’t Mean B*tch
I compromised my whole life. I put myself last on the list for ages, in many situations. I did what I felt was right by putting others first. I lost sight of myself because of my decisions. While I won’t … Continue reading
I Quit Again
So I had a really good weekend which I haven’t been able to say for awhile. I went to a friend’s house who lives on the beach and spent the night on Saturday night. We had dinner, drank wine, watched … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, women 50
Tagged a new me, bad habit, changes, cold turkey, friendship, health, new routine, nicotine, quitting smoking, the patch
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