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Stating my Intention

Posted on January 14, 2016 by noemikjames / 17 Comments

I have a few things I’m working on right now, but I don’t want to write about them yet. For some reason, with these particular intentions, I feel mo...

Connection/Friendship/Identity/Life/Marriage

What 2016 Brings

Posted on December 31, 2015 by noemikjames / 7 Comments

Christmas is over, and I’m looking toward the new year. I love new years, new beginnings, clean slates, a chance to start fresh. At least I used to. It...

Financial Security/Life/Marriage/Parenting & Family

Playing Catch-up

Posted on December 29, 2015 by noemikjames / 21 Comments

Well, a belated Merry Christmas to you and yours. I hope you had a great day, whether you celebrate or not, and that you have plans to celebrate the New Year in...

Life

C-

Posted on December 14, 2015 by noemikjames / 25 Comments

Lately I’ve been really feeling like I’m failing at being an adult. Like I can’t manage even the most basic tasks that adults have to do. I...

Identity/Life

Bad Attitude

Posted on December 11, 2015 by noemikjames / 36 Comments

There are some blogs I read, and people I know, that seem to have a better life than I do. An easier life. A more fulfilling life. Their kids are easier. Their ...

Life

Ingenuity

Posted on December 8, 2015 by noemikjames / 15 Comments

No heat for us this winter and it’s cold in the mornings. Really fucking cold. We have a space heater in our bathroom and it can get that super small spac...

Life/Marriage

The Specifics

Posted on December 3, 2015 by noemikjames / 38 Comments

So I was formulating a response to one of the comments yesterday, and I realized I had too much to say in that space. The reality is there is no one reason that...

Life/Marriage

He is never going to get it

Posted on December 1, 2015 by noemikjames / 45 Comments

My husband and I have had some difficult talks lately, and things between us are getting better. I think he’s really starting to see the disparities in ou...

Life

How to Save on a Holiday Calendar in 27 Steps

Posted on November 30, 2015 by noemikjames / 11 Comments

STEP 1: Learn of great Black Friday deals at your friendly neighborhood internet picture-present maker. STEP 2: Determine you can, despite all odds, pull togeth...

Life

Sub Plans Suck

Posted on November 17, 2015 by noemikjames / 9 Comments

One of the worst things about being a teacher is how fucking hard it is to take a day. I’m trying to think of another profession where being out is such a...

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