Mark was sketchy as hell. I still think his ex wife makes up one of the lamp shades in his 70s era pad. Yeesh.

OMG Married at First Sight is my jam with my husband. We’re addicted - I want Nick and Sonia to work out but am not entirely sure what to make of them. (I think they’re cute though). And Tom and Lily are a scoche insufferable.

Went back to the company that offered me a job several months ago and am officially working there as of this past week. It’s been alright (it’s still work) but at least I don’t have any prep and I am getting a nice pay cheque (former teacher here).

I want that shirt. Not even gonna lie.

Wow those are awesome dreams and I’m impressed that you remember yours! I tend to forget mine, unless they are terrifying or bizarre enough to stick with me. I am not one for dream interpreting dreams at all but perhaps this means that something lucky will occur to you. And in my heart of hearts, I am Leslie Jones’…

<3 I hope everything works out. And for what it's worth, I understood your original statement. I just want you to gain some confidence in your abilities and know that you can succeed at this - if others are seeing it, you should too!

DO IT! We’re moving back east next summer *crosses fingers that my grad school apps work out* and I am SO STOKED to be headed back east it isn’t even funny. Hope you get your offer! Good luck!

Oh stop it! Professors are SO GRATEFUL when students attend their office hours - that’s where you really get to know them and get the one-on-one attention you deserve. Speaking as a former teacher, I always enjoyed meeting with students who were invested in their education. It’s never wasting anyone’s time if you try…

Now I want to make my homemade peach cobbler.

Ugh I’m dying to take my husband down there - try some real key lime pie and see the seven mile bridge (he has yet to go, and I haven’t been since high school). Neither of us are cold weather people, but we’re most likely moving out of Cali due to insane housing prices and my desire to be closer to my family.

Hmmm well you definitely don’t want to bring a child into the world when you both aren’t on the same page. Have you discussed your plan(s) for raising children yet? That might help allay any fears he has. I might also consider writing out a timeline - one of grad school, one of baby, and one of grad school and baby…

I say go for it, particularly if you recognize it now and can stop it before it gets worse. I am about to restart my attempt at taking medication because my life is impacted significantly by my PTSD, depression and anxiety. Meds can honestly do wonders.

obviously should say “terribly into” not “terrible into” but stupid kinda won’t let me edit it

LOL thanks I’m kind of a bit of a psycho overachiever. My husband did the same thing off and on when he was working and also attending classes. It’s difficult but manageable - mine right now are not terribly challenging beyond the reading requirements. And the fact that I’m a bit crazed about my GPA but big whoop.

Wishing you all the best in the world for your new job! I’m a former teacher too! (Happily so - teaching truly isn’t for me). I’ll be working with students in a more one-on-one/tutoring capacity, which is a much better use of my talents and time. Sometimes when you get out there and see what the other offers might be,…

I miss the Cape SO MUCH!!!!! I am jealous you were there - I hope you had a blast. Maybe try some time in September, see if it works, and give them an honest assessment at the end of the month. I’ll be doing the classes and working thing this quarter AGAIN and while it does suck, it can be manageable if you are insane…

Ugh I love chicken nuggets so much it’s insane. In my mind I’m still a 5yo - forever eating nuggets and waffles (and mac’n’cheese!).

<3 I am in baby mode but we probably won't have any for another couple of years. I've very much enjoyed watching her story unfold because it helps me get out my baby angst without having to actually put myself through it. I think Jim (and their relationship in general) is insane(ly bizarre) but whatever - not my life,…

Not my journey and not sure if you’re interested in reality tv at all but the newest season of Real Housewives of Orange County has someone named Megan who is going through IVF now. I actually enjoyed her storyline even though a lot of viewers apparently didn’t.

I’m so anti-social it’s hard for me to make friends - I can barely socialize outside of work. I’m trying to get back into ballet classes again or maybe take up yoga to help me relax.