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About what sandra thinks

Sandra is a writer, sometimes blogger, poet, artist, emotional disaster. She thinks far too much and sleeps far too little. Sandra lives in the Northeastern U.S. but dreams of an oceanfront home in Italy, but she would settle for a non-oceanfront home in Italy. She loves books, brutal honesty, coffee, and the color black. She hates insincerity, beer, whipped cream, and facebook. And she is uncomfortable talking about herself in the third person.

inadequate.

Posted on 23 April 2018 by what sandra thinks

This is long… and littered with obscenities. And pointless. And embarrassing to post. Want me to be real? This is real. You’ve been warned. Yesterday when I went to pick my daughter from her friend’s house, I was talking to … Continue reading →

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dear diary | t – toxic #atozchallenge

Posted on 23 April 2018 by what sandra thinks

Dear Diary, After I left the party last night, I locked myself in my room and scribbled every word I wrote so quickly… so anxiously and aggressively… that I think I actually hurt my hand. I was upset. Beyond upset. … Continue reading →

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5 things I like about myself.

Posted on 22 April 2018 by what sandra thinks

I know exactly what my dear friend Cyranny was trying to do when she tagged me for this challenge. It was very kind of her and I’m incredibly grateful for her friendship. But… wow… this sure as hell is a challenge for … Continue reading →

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dear diary | s – solo #atozchallenge

Posted on 21 April 2018 by what sandra thinks

Dear Diary, I fought with myself for at least an hour before I finally sucked it up and went to the Woodman party. How could I not? I knew everyone would be there… and it was happening two floors below … Continue reading →

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song of the day. #57 #music

Posted on 20 April 2018 by what sandra thinks

I was going to post this song a few days ago but I got distracted. Today I heard that the artist was found dead at the age of 28. Little additional information is available. Tragic. Wake Me Up | Avicii … Continue reading →

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thirty… and other annoyances.

Posted on 20 April 2018 by what sandra thinks

Thirty. A couple of days ago, I got thirty likes on thirty posts in less than thirty seconds. Is this new follower a fucking speed reader? Please! No reading happened there. What is the point? I hate when my notification … Continue reading →

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dear diary | r – relationship #atozchallenge

Posted on 20 April 2018 by what sandra thinks

Dear Diary, Chemistry was awkward this morning. For me. It was the first time I’d seen Ethan since the Dylan ‘incident’. But it wasn’t just that. It was Hannah and the party and… just… all of it. I knew I … Continue reading →

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dear diary | q – quit #atozchallenge

Posted on 19 April 2018 by what sandra thinks

Dear Diary, I need to quit thinking about Ethan so much. That’s what I keep telling myself. I don’t think it’ll work… but I hate that I’m getting so upset over him. I have to stop. And last night I … Continue reading →