Category Archives: life

thanks and smiles and tears.

Posted on 18 May 2018 by what sandra thinks

I have been overwhelmed by love, kindness and support over the last few days. It’s been kind of a long-distance intervention. No one called it that… just me. And I’m most definitely not saying that’s a bad thing… quite the … Continue reading →

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get out.

Posted on 15 May 2018 by what sandra thinks

Please don’t say ‘I told you so.‘ I’ve always known you were right. Getting out of the house helps me. It’s never been about wanting to get out. It’s always been about being able to get out. I know that sounds … Continue reading →

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hammer metaphor.

Posted on 14 May 2018 by what sandra thinks

Today: You know that scene in the first Thor movie where Thor pins Loki to the bridge by resting mjolnir (that’s the hammer… I’m a nerd) on his chest… and Loki can’t move it because he’s not worthy? Today, I am … Continue reading →

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my girl…

Posted on 13 May 2018 by what sandra thinks

…gave me this. It was exactly what I needed. — ©2018 what sandra thinks

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it just makes me sad.

Posted on 13 May 2018 by what sandra thinks

This will probably sound ridiculous… but it’s making me so sad. I have tears. An app my daughter loves on her phone updated to a new version and she hates it. It’s totally different and she’s miserable. She cried for … Continue reading →

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my cluttered head and fascinating life.

Posted on 11 May 2018 by what sandra thinks

I have four drafts from the last twenty-four hours. The same thing keeps happening. I try to write about one thing, but it connects to other things—things that make me feel like hell… things that I don’t want to talk … Continue reading →

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today’s thoughts. with pictures.

Posted on 9 May 2018 by what sandra thinks

I know I am constantly on your mind and you need to know my thoughts on a daily basis. That is why I’m writing this post. You’re welcome. [Sarcasm, in case you didn’t get that. But really… how could you not?] I … Continue reading →

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moment of panic. part two: more than a moment

Posted on 8 May 2018 by what sandra thinks

Obligatory disclaimer: I might delete this post because… just because. I fear this may now be a daily thing. I keep having different versions of that moment of panic I had on Friday. And I wasn’t even alone for all … Continue reading →

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