Taking a Break

I made a promise to myself that I wouldn’t let blogging turn into idolatry.  Well, it has strengthened my faith but weakened my marriage.  I now post on here before discussing my thoughts and ideas with my husband.  And that’s borderline infedelity, an emotional affair if you will.  At the very least it smudged the line, and [...]

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Confession Time

I’m… slightly bitter towards married planned pregnancies, very bitter towards married accidental pregnancies, and extremely bitter towards unmarried accidental pregnancies. I never realized telling white lies about family plans would hurt so badly. I apologize for refusing to hold your newest blessing.  I don’t mean to be rude.  It’s just too painful at the moment. I’m wasting my [...]

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Quote. Unquote.

I’ve wanted to paint our bedroom since the day I moved in.  I strolled over to the nearest home improvement store to steal paint sample cards get some expert advice.  The following conversation ensued: Employee:  May I help you? Me:  Maybe, if you’re comfortable enabling my inactive decision making style.  What color should I paint [...]

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Update: Schedule

I’ve posted before about the scheduling pitfalls of the theatre industry.  It’s been a month so I thought I’d share my progress.  I still have many issues to sort out, but here are my solutions on a few: Sleep:  My husband works 9-5ish (he can occasionally flex since he’s salary) so we see each other, on a good day, [...]

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Catholic Decor

Recently, I received a mezuzah as a souvenir from Israel. It made me realize I’m slacking in the catholic home decor department.  My childhood home had a crucifix, which was the only item my Protestant father and Catholic mother could agree upon for being relatively denomination-neutral. I remember Nana and Pop-Pop’s house having a very catholic home:  water fonts, statues, prayer [...]

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