Oh my gosh - yes, thank you, this. I have posted this sentiment here, there and everywhere. What is it about this that people don’t get? For a lot of us, our professional and personal networks intersect on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Posting our thoughts on race/class/criminal justice is not only non-productive, but in…

Here’s some perspective: I’ve seen people on FB complaining about outrage about Cecil and lack of outrage about Planned Parenthood (conservative peeps) & outrage about Cecil and lack of outrage about victims of police brutality. However, I can say that in my case, and probably in the case of others, I’m not going to…

It is :( And long holiday weekends feel the loneliest! hugs.

I was on-again, off-again dating this horrible horrible stool sample of a human. We were in the city for the fireworks, and after a full day of his crap, I just hit my limit. I was feeling full of drunken girl-power. As he was turned the other way, watching the fireworks, I heard Destiny’s Child “Survivor” start…

Yes! And was this a weird week or what? Strange energy. I actually had my first full-blown panic attack in years. UGH!

Is there something wrong with me that I cannot get over Bennett peace-ing out forever? UGHHHH!

It is so hard losing a fur baby. I lost my beloved dog the day after Christmas a year and a half ago. It still breaks my heart. I think the reason it hurts so bad, is they give us nothing but love - no baggage. They never hurt us, lie to us, cheat on us - all our memories of them are pure. Please don’t beat yourself…

I’m so sorry! It has been a really strange week. Me and the fiancé are going through so much financial stress, that I am constantly obsessing about the future house and/or mini-me prospects (or lack thereof) - and as my gynecologist so nicely put it a few weeks ago, I don’t have much time left. So I feel your pain!…

Someone in my newsfeed ACTUALLY said, “There’s never been a worse time in history to be a white, conservative Christian”. Can’t unfriend; it’s family. But oh, did my finger hover over that reply button for a looooonnnnng time.

My fiancé and I are long-distance - think, very very freaking long-distance. We’ve known for quite some time, after many long discussions in-person, and otherwise, that we want to be together for the long-haul. This year, due to some financial constraints and life changes, we have been separated for longer than ever…

Yes. For me, being told I’d make a beautiful bride calmed me and brought levity to a situation when I needed it. It was especially meaningful coming from my non-mushy, not-into-weddings type best friend. Simple as that.

I once had a very wise older gentleman (who had been happily married for a gazillion years) tell me that the whole “marrying my best friend” thing is a total crock. He said, “hell no, my wife isn’t my best friend and thank God for that!” There are times when I’m sitting in my sweats with my fiancé, looking like total…

I hate to admit this, but…I’m kind of …from the general area where this went down (I don’t live there anymore, but born and raised). Trust me, Pennsylvania is the new Florida.

Yes :) My poor cat poos her pants on the short drive to the vet’s office every.single.time so…no. :)

“Mayors of Hammertown” - may I borrow this sometime? Love.

Also have senior fur-baby rescues who I am prrrretttyyy reluctant to put on a plane or boat, haha! I’m not ruling out retiring in Europe though! A girl can dream!

Oh I would move there in a heartbeat!!! Problem is economical though…out of the two of us, I have the more stable careery-career, and since I don’t speak the language, I’d have to forfeit it there. And his income couldn’t support us both. Him moving here is a bit easier since he speaks perfect English. But oh…to run…

Not gonna lie - I’m kind of a lone wolf, and very introverted, and really love the me time I have had while we wait for him to move here. My apartment is very very tiny and it feels that way when he comes to stay for months at a time. I love him, and he is so good about the space thing, but I definitely have been…

You would be amazed at how many “he’s just using you for a green card” comments I have received. This is despite the fact that he lives in one of those amazing European cities that is always in the top 5 happiest cities and I live in one of those American cities that always makes the top 5 most depressing/violent/etc.…

You as well! Nope, no doctors here! Just average working folk :) If you ever need to vent, you know where to find me! xxoo!