Beautiful day but feeling mighty tired

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Susan

It was an absolutely amazing day today. A picture perfect sky, the air was fresh and cool with a soft warm breeze. It even smells great.
I am feeling absolutely exhausted. Mentally, emotionally, physically – all of the above. I just need to be honest. So there you have it. I am working very hard to [...]

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traffic sucks

Posted on September 12, 2007 by Susan

The Washington, DC metropolitan area ranks #2 in the US for traffic congestion. This fact was confirmed this morning when it took me 2 hours to drive 17 miles.
At least we are recognized for something other than politics.
Currently I am working very hard to maintain a positive mental attitude.

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Why I threw out my easy button

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Susan

I once had an easy button on my desk. It was given to me by a former employee who turned out to be a few sandwiches short of a picnic, if you know what I mean.
At first it was cute, and at the end of every meeting or discussion, inevitably someone would push the button [...]

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Reality Check and Being Thankful: 5 Steps that get me to a better place

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Susan

Today was a particulary trying day.  It was one where I felt as if I have been kicked all day long and then hung out to dry. All of us know how easy it is to take things personally, and then get caught up in a negativity frenzy. Then we inevitably end up feeling like crap at [...]

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Migraines Suck and so does our Healthcare system

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Susan

For the first time in weeks, I had some time alone yesterday to be at peace with the quiet in my mind (and my house). My kids were out of the house for the entire day and evening. I had planned to watch my netflix movies and do some organizing around my room - then attend [...]

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Glad, Sad, Mad

Posted on February 1, 2007 by Susan

My brain is mush today. My emotions are all over the spectrum so I thought it may be a good idea to make a list. This time, I will organize by glad, mad and sad.
 Three things I am glad about today:

The fact that I am able to provide a comfortable and happy home for my [...]

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