January 2012
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Jan 27th
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Jan 26th
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Jan 26th
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I made Chicken Broccoli Alfredo tonight
It doesn’t look pretty - so you don’t get a picture. But damn am I proud of my sweaty ass right now!!!! Here’s the recipe - http://www.food.com/recipe/chicken-broccoli-alfredo-346199
Jan 26th
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Personal Day
This means a day to myself to spend how I choose. This does not mean text me and call me from various numbers until I answer - and then talk to me about a work issue I was not present for nor can I predict what will occur with said issue tomorrow. In other words - leave me the f^*k alone!!!!!
Jan 25th
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Jan 25th
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Jan 25th
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Jan 25th
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Things I am learning because of my new job.... →
I knew there had to be a theory out there that explained what I am dealing with at work. This is almost laughable though. Almost. 
Jan 25th
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Go to Hell
I am taking what my father-in-law refers to as a “Go to Hell Day” tomorrow. I needed to make a doctor appointment and tomorrow morning was the only opening. Instead of going to work after the 30 minute appointment…I am spending the day with my daughter. We’re going to shop, play and make dinner for Daddy together. I am so excited.
Jan 25th
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Jan 24th
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Jan 24th
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Jan 24th
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Jan 24th
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Jan 24th
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I'm really toying with training for the Tough...
But I’m also pretty sure it would kill me as I have ZERO upper body strength. Also - the other day Matt dragged his feet on the carpet and then kissed me, causing a shock on our lips. I almost cried. Wimp for life. But one with big dreams. 
Jan 24th
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Jan 23rd
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The One and Only
I’ve never really belonged to any one group. In high school I hung out with theater people, but I wasn’t ever in plays or musicals. I hung out with druggies, but I never did any drugs. I wasn’t really into school, but I dated the school body president - who a year later was fighting deportation because he was an illegal immigrant, but that’s another story. I didn’t...
Jan 23rd
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Jan 23rd
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Overheard on the train
“I don’t know if it was creepy or romantic” Honey, if you have to ask…it’s the former.
Jan 22nd
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Jan 22nd
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I am so giddy excited to see Audrey!!
I could not handle more than a night or two away from her every six months or so. I have the rest of my life with Matt (and oh what life it will be!!!) but Audrey is only little for a tiny amount of time!
Jan 22nd
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I was going to order room service for breakfast...
but there’s no alcoholic drinks on the menu. I’m so confused. 
Jan 22nd
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I need to tell you what Kel and I put away at The...
themattsmith: - 6 Chef’s selection oysters - Ahi tuna crudo with persimmon-celery salsa verde - Taste of 3 hams : Serrano, La quercia rossa, Edwards country ham - Charcuterie plate with pork/fois gras terrine, Pork pie, head cheese, coppa, Morteau sausage - Liverwurst on crusty bread - Blood sausage with pears, onions and picked beets - Suckling pig with grits, broccoli raab and...
Jan 22nd
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I've had so much meat in my mouth tonight...
Matt’s VERY happy comment at the end of dinner. You guys, I was so wrong about this place. Holy hella yummy!!!!!
Jan 22nd
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Very little food. Second drink.
Mama is starting to feel happy. Giggly is up next!
Jan 21st
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Jan 21st
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Way to drop the fucking ball.
Jan 21st
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There's only one shitty thing about this...
While my wonderful in-laws are watching Audrey, so Matt and I can be in Chicago, they will be staying in our house. In our room. I so can’t hide shit where I normally do so as to achieve a state of “clean” for their visit. Shit!
Jan 20th
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Jan 20th
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Jan 20th
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Jan 20th
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I’m slowly starting a list of things I want to do with Audrey once this school year is over - it’s my happy place. Go to the museum on free days with a picnic lunch packed Go to the park/lakefront Go to the zoo on free days Go to the library for reading groups
Jan 20th
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That's cute
The girls at work were talking about what meds they are on for anxiety and/or depression today. They were tossing around names and reactions and helpfulness. I felt a little out of the loop and pressured to keep up. I racked my brain and when I thought of something I quickly piped up…. I was on zoloft for my postpartum!  The conversation came to a pause and proudly I waited for looks of...
Jan 19th
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Things aren’t already better - by any means. In fact, they’re worse right now. But my outlook is completely different. A weight has been lifted.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m scared - I’m stressing about different things. But everything seems different…it’s hard to explain. I am sure I will waiver a thousand times between now and June. I’ll go from...
Jan 18th
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What's that work? You're trying to stress me out?
Um, no…I don’t think so.
Jan 18th
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Did I ever tell you guys that in college I set...
Turns out she and I aren’t friends anymore. Also - I suck at fixing people up. 
Jan 17th
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Turns out - Life changes don't mean less stress
How exciting though to experience stress that isn’t totally soul crushing.
Jan 17th
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WatchWatch
Live Blues concert at The Smith House tonight. Complete with dancing dog. 
Jan 17th
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Jan 16th
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zzzeee asked: Wow! I know you've been having some issues with the teaching world, but what was the straw that finally broke the camel's back?
Jan 16th
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I think we just decided that I am not going to be...
School ends June 8th. I have until then to figure out what I am going to be when I grow up. 
Jan 15th
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Jan 15th
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Gonna go ahead and try to watch this episode of Bones for a second time. Hoping to stay awake for more than the first ten minutes tonight.  Busy day today even though I didn’t leave the house. Had to clean house this morning because of company this for lunch. Which also meant postponing my “No Bras Allowed Day” bumming me out a little bit. We have fun with our friends and five...
Jan 15th
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I just slept for almost 11 hours.
I feel glorious right now!!! Someone forgot to give the message to the bags under my eyes though.
Jan 14th
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Jan 14th
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Jan 13th
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I just went through my husband's tumblr archive.
I’m pretty sure there are more pictures of him snuggling our dog than any of me. I mean, did you guys even know I existed??
Jan 13th
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I ate lunch at 4:22 this afternoon.
Cold macaroni just doesn’t taste that bad when you’re that hungry.
Jan 12th
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Old Muppets
Student A: I want to play the drums Me: Like Animal in The Muppets? Student A: Who are The Muppets? Student B: Oh, I know who they are! We watched A Muppet Christmas as home. Me: Isn’t it cool? Student B: Yeah! We watched it on one of those square DVD’s
Jan 12th
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