Growing Pains

Finding my way, one step at a time

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An Honest Letter to Myself

New Post: An Honest Letter to Myself #lettertomyself #growingpains #mentalhealth #bepresent #realtalk #blogger #mindfulness #healing

You are not happy because you are not present. You are everywhere but here where you belong. You’re treating the symptoms instead of the disease.

You want so badly for people to like you; you’re starving for validation. Bending and warping yourself in every direction until you’re a caricature of the masks you wear. What you are is enough. Being true to yourself, being proud of yourself, being…

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You Get Used to It

New post (mini-rant) about customer service and how we treat each other. Check it out!

Buckle up kids, it’s about to get ranty in here.

I was at work the other day and one of my customers was deliberately rude to me. Honestly, these things happen every day so I can’t even tell you now what was done or said. It’s not important anyhow, what struck me was what happened next. The next person in line came up and said something about the other person being rude and I just chuckled and…

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Security Blanket

Happy Monday everybody!

I’m kind of at a loss of what to write about right now. I’m not feeling very well, emotionally or physically the last few days. My fiancé suggested fessing up to not having any great ideas and writing about something I know. He’s right! What better to write about when I’m under the weather than my go-to comfort. My security blanket.

I don’t remember how long ago I started…

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‪Today I’m grateful that I have a steady job! It’s rough sometimes but even when I don’t want to go, I’m lucky that I can #WonderfulWednesday #blessed #grateful #appreciate #dailygratitude #growingpains #catsgrowingpains #thankfulfor #thankful #PositiveVibes ‬ https://www.instagram.com/p/BpFPRw_grV4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10ys6ihqndh2c

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Weightless

Last weekend, I went to my best friend’s bachelorette party at a local hot springs / spa and it was a magical experience. Here’s what I wrote about it:

  Its strange to feel weightless, honestly

Stepping into the baths at the hot springs was nothing if not a spiritual experience

It was quiet there

Not the oppressive kind of quiet that hammers a stake into your skull until it fills you and robs…

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Today on my blog: the down time blues: a little home alone blurb #braindrain #blurb #anxiety #depression #mentalhealth #downtime #growingpains #catsgrowingpains #freetime #blog #blogger #bloggersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAUu8OglXt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3p6x8603tjnp

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Down Time

I’m having a hard time with my down time.

It isn’t that there isn’t enough for me to do. My house is full of books I haven’t read and chores that I haven’t done. Staring at me. Mocking me.

I kid. But in all seriousness there is more than enough to keep me entertained before work. I just find relaxing…anxiety-inducing. I like to be busy. If I’m not actively working on the things I need to do, then…

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Tonight especially, I am grateful for the support of my family and friends while I start a new (and terrifying!) journey #dailygratitude #catsgrowingpains #gratitude #thankfulthoughts #blessed #positivevibes https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-iJPPAMSJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ddcz03cpntme

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First Day of My Life

First Day of My Life

I realize I haven’t posted in awhile. Major no-no for a new blogger but here we are. Without further ado, here is the hole I’ve been stuck in:

I’m taking a break from school. It’s going to be awhile before I can say that without tasting bile. I am heartbroken – but it’s almost like mourning the person I thought I would be than it is regret or sadness. The more time I spent in my little world of…

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One Day at a Time

One Day at a Time

The last couple of days (weeks, months really) have been…eventful. My life is going in a different direction than I ever planned. And I am in a state of constant, painful flux. I had to drop a class late because I am spread too thin to function, and I feel guilty and ashamed. At this point, though, it was take a W or fail. I wish that professor answered emails. And I’m kind of glad that he…

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You’ll never regret a trip to the #gym #gymmotivation #gymlife #fitness #pf #nevermissamonday #legday https://www.instagram.com/p/BoaiB8BAe_a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13a97etoge0s5

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Real Talk: I Can't Commit

Real Talk: I Can’t Commit

Normally, when we talk about commitment issues, we talk about people who just can’t settle down with a partner: the guy that just won’t pop the question or the girl that pushes everyone away before they get too close. That’s never been me. If anything, I get attached to people far too easily. (I’m looking at you, Anxiety and Insecurity.) No. Me? I can’t commit to myself. I can’t commit to my…

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Living that #basic life! #peppermintmocha #starbucks #caffeinemachine #catsgrowingpains https://www.instagram.com/p/BoRpBRYAbWb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=in9ra5izzfm8

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It’s #thankfulthursday again friends! I’m thankful for silly #puppies and great friends that make blankets they love to play in! What are you grateful for today? #gratitude #dogsofinstagram #crochet #friendship #好想你 #furbabies https://www.instagram.com/p/BoPXCBhgjew/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=flnbfq52vmcr

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What if I were nicer to myself?

What if I were nicer to myself? Today’s What-If Wednesday is brought to you by negative self talk.

Today’s What-If Wednesday is brought to you by negative self talk.

My day started off rough. I overslept (a lot!), I didn’t have time to work on assignments, I forgot half of what I needed for the day, and when I got out to my car I realized that I had left it unlocked all night on the driveway in a city known for auto theft. I was angry with myself. And the hate started rolling out. I was…

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It’s a beautiful day to have a beautiful day! I hope today is kind to you, friends! #catsgrowingpains #clouds #positivevibes #prettyday https://www.instagram.com/p/BoMivw4gEAT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10prdxqslwdsh

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#goodnight lovely people! Have a fabulous Friday! I hope something wonderful happens to you all tomorrow :) be well my friends #friyay #nightowl #fairylights #fabfriday #goodvibes #slayyourday #fromcatwithlove #cstsgrowingpains https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn-wBC8ATMz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15i6nhugnhyc0