Category Archives: life

disappearing act.

Posted on 24 June 2018 by what sandra thinks

Wouldn’t it be great if after disappearing for almost a week, I came back and told you that life is good? That my mood has lifted… my kids are having loads of summer break fun and are getting along famously… … Continue reading →

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reverse schadenfreude.

Posted on 14 June 2018 by what sandra thinks

That seems cruel. Am I a horrible human being? Maybe. But I cannot be the only one who feels this way sometimes. If I was the only one, there wouldn’t be a word for it. Maybe everyone else who feels … Continue reading →

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happiness.

Posted on 13 June 2018 by what sandra thinks

happiness. [1] I want it so much it hurts. It’s not something I can create. Everyone doesn’t get to have it. It’s there or it’s not there. For me… it’s not. happiness. [2] It’s out of my reach. Sometimes I … Continue reading →

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so… to sum up…

Posted on 12 June 2018 by what sandra thinks

As ‘promised‘ (or merely mentioned), here’s that birthday recap I know you’ve been waiting for. Warning: I’m probably going to go into too much detail so this might be long. Oh, who am I kidding? It is definitely going to … Continue reading →

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the dreaded birthday. (plus #music)

Posted on 10 June 2018 by what sandra thinks

Tomorrow is my stupid birthday. I’m writing about it mostly because I have nothing else to write about. And maybe tomorrow I’ll write about it again just to recount my ‘special‘ day. Ugh. Getting older sucks. I used to say … Continue reading →

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no improvement.

Posted on 7 June 2018 by what sandra thinks

I didn’t say anything but I had another procedure earlier this week… a different kind of injection in my back. I have had no improvement. I have been working on this since last November… seeing the pain management doctor since … Continue reading →

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dispassionate. #wordoftheday

Posted on 3 June 2018 by what sandra thinks

This picture really has nothing to do with this post. I just like it. I am not generally a fan of the word meh. It speaks to my distaste for trendy, popular things. But I suppose coffee is trendy and … Continue reading →

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my favorite word. #socs

Posted on 3 June 2018 by what sandra thinks

This week’s prompt for ‘Stream of Consciousness Saturday‘ (no editing, etc…) is my favorite word. I know it’s already Sunday for many… it’s 1:30am here. But whatever. [If you are easily offended or don’t like foul language, you may want … Continue reading →

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