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June 5
Some days you just wish you could do over. Today was one of them.
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May 8
Oh my god the last week has felt interminably impossible. I really thought today would turn the tide, but there’s been no relief at all. Anxiety has its hooks deep in my heart and stomach and lungs and it’s literally painful. Eating hurts, breathing hurts. I’m ready for a break.
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March 31
One of the last camellias on our bush for the season. It’s been kind of a ho-hum day. Played badminton with Robin for a while. Took the kids to movie night at school for a fundraiser. So far, no drama. I’ll take it.
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March 18
Today’s big spring break adventure was playing Phase 10 at Panera with the kids. It sounds kinda lame, but it’s these little kinds of things that stick with me as warm memories that I can draw on when things are tough. The memories of bigger moments are more like flashes of light that don’t last…
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March 12
Just home from church and day is still in front of me. It’s a nice day. I should do something outside, but I will probably end up taking the kids clothes shopping and playing Harry Potter. Maybe we can take Harry Potter outside at least.
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March 9
It was a hard day, but not the hardest. I was disproportionately disappointed when an important member of the class I’m teaching on Thursdays backed out of the remaining classes. I’m having a disagreement at work that is stressing me out. Robin took one of my sodas, or at least I thought she did. I…
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March 6
I had written these little flowers off as lost during the deep freeze earlier this winter, but here they are! I am going to have to build a garden around them. I am still not feeling quite right. Maybe I need to sleep next to the ocean for a week.
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February 27
Today has been a day of intense introspection. Not sure where I’m headed.
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February 22
There are some nice things in the backyard if you look hard enough.
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February 13
I have overloaded myself with responsibilities and the stress is overwhelming. Even the smallest tasks seem difficult. I’m hoping the three-day weekend coming up is a chance to slow down a little.
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February 7
These camellias bloom every year, but I never take the time to appreciate them. They come all the same, blooming for their own benefit. I bet it’s nice to be noticed.
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