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Is there something in the water?

They say things happen in threes. Births, deaths, accidents, engagements, and apparently…divorces. I’m seriously starting to wonder if it’s something in the water. Divorce is so common no one even blinks an eye anymore. 50% divorce rate in the US if you listen to the statistics. For me though, it’s never really hit that closeContinue reading “Is there something in the water?”

They’re not pet peeves…they’re whole kennels of irritation

***WARNING: The following post is rated R. It contains strong language and adult situations. Author assumes no responsibility for any offense taken if you choose to read past this point.*** As I have mentioned in previous posts, I’m what you would call a type A personality. I like certain levels of order and organization, andContinue reading “They’re not pet peeves…they’re whole kennels of irritation”

The Blitz

Before I became a mother, I had no clue how much my life was going to change. It was definitely a rude awakening! Soon after my child was born, I realized I was the equivalent of the blitz. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the the blitz, allow me to explain: “The Blitz”Continue reading “The Blitz”

Adventures from last night: I discovered I can count all of my teeth using just my tongue…

For those of you that have neglected to read my “about” page, (wink, wink) I have type 1 diabetes. I am coming up now on 19 years since my diagnosis. It is important to me to raise awareness, but at the same time, I don’t talk about it very much. Or more specifically, I don’tContinue reading “Adventures from last night: I discovered I can count all of my teeth using just my tongue…”

None In the Oven

I thought I learned everything I needed to know about getting pregnant in junior high. Turns out…I was wrong! As I sit at Café Express, typing away on my keyboard and listening to the expectant moms next to me talk about the joys of babies and pregnancy, I realize I have to get out of hereContinue reading “None In the Oven”

The One Where I Realized Monica Geller Is My Lobster

I’m a little bit of what you would call a control-freak. I’ve always been a Type A, organized person. Always the leader, always taking charge, always organizing. And I can definitely be outspoken at times. In my home everything has a place, and it’s almost always immaculately clean. Every knickknack placed in a particular spot andContinue reading “The One Where I Realized Monica Geller Is My Lobster”

15 McAwesome Life Lessons I Learned From McDreamy

Well, as you all probably now know, Shonda Rhimes decided to try to ruin all of our lives last Thursday when she had to audacity to kill off Dr. Derek Shepherd, aka McDreamy, on Grey’s Anatomy. Grey’s fans practically broke Twitter with grief, fury, and even a few death threats! For my part, I wasContinue reading “15 McAwesome Life Lessons I Learned From McDreamy”

Oklahoma Strong

Today marks the 15th running of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. The marathon is a fundraiser for the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. While many of us were still sleeping on this Sunday morning, over 25,000 people were in downtown OKC to run. They run to remember and honor the 168 innocent lives that were lost whenContinue reading “Oklahoma Strong”

London BABY!

I have officially reached Defcon 1. And it’s not because of all the severe spring weather we seem to be having lately. (Note, I’m an Okie and I take severe weather seriously.) No, I’m on high alert about something very important, something very near and dear to my heart. Something that is going to changeContinue reading “London BABY!”

My crappy blog introduction

Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Amanda, and I hate introductions. How are you supposed to do a blog intro anyway? To me it feels like the first day of school, where the teacher makes you stand up, say your name, and “tell us something about yourself.” I always panic in that situation. Continue reading “My crappy blog introduction”