CA to CT to CA

I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I moved to Connecticut six years ago. it was one of the best decisions of my life. Now I'm back in the Golden State. Living in a part of CA I never thought I would live in. This is about my life with PS and Murphy (my beloved Frenchie).

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On the eve of 32

I’ve always liked my even number years, with the exception of 25, and have enjoyed getting older. 31 was hard - adjusting to being married, adjusting to my new role, and struggling with anxiety. It has been a bit darker than I would have liked, but tomorrow starts a new year. At dinner tonight, after PS told me what he was planning on getting me for my birthday, I decided that 32 is the year to do all those things I’ve wanted to do, but haven’t, and should before we decide to bring children into our lives.

Here is the list so far, and I plan on adding more:

1. Run in the Santa Barbara half marathon.

2. Go wine tasting in Napa.

3. Train our puppy.

4. Balance home with work.

5. Work harder on lessening my anxiety.

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No one is on here anymore but..

Do any of you manage people at work?

I am just wrapping up my first year as a manager and man do I not love it. It's hard.

How do you all do it? How do you boost morale when people just feel down? How do you encourage people without coddling? How do you have those tough conversations?

Any tips would be helpful!

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Tacos 🌮

Crock Pot Creamy Pulled Chicken Tacos

Mini Mexican Street Corn Salad Tacos

Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Chicken Tacos

Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce

oven baked barbecue chicken pizza tacos

Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos

Grilled Steak Tacos

Beef Tacos with Mango Salsa

slow cooker barbacoa short rib tacos

BLACKENED SHRIMP TACOS

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Yes!

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Growing up

One of my best friends just told me she's pregnant, and I just got my dog 500 followers on Instagram so my husband would buy me another Frenchie.

I feel like a dork.

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Everyone who knows me, or follows me in social media land, knows that I LOVE my Murphy. I would love a second dog, so I'm true Regan fashion, I made a bet with PS. I bet him that if I got 500 followers by September 30 for Murphy's Instagram, he would have to get me another pup in 2018. Folks, we're at 114 and have two months left. Help a girl out and follow Murphy @themurphydoggy In fact, get your friends to follow!

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If you are in public

Don't have your phone on speaker and talk really loud while munching on French fries. You're obnoxious.

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Sometimes you just say yes

Over cocktails tonight, I said I would be happy to fill in for a coworker on a trip to Brazil. I'm waiting for final word, but I'm excited at the possibility.

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PS and I were recently visiting friends in Texas and there were three of us couples; all interracial. We'll all have moments when people will stare, make comments, judge and do what human beings do, but at the end of the day we're married. It's pretty crazy that this was only fifty years ago, and we're still fighting for marriage equality.

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Not living near friends

PS and I headed to Dallas for his friends' wedding. Most of his Dallas friends are married or in pretty serious relationships, which we don't really have here in CA. We're at brunch with two other couples and it comes out that we are the only couple where I do all of the laundry! I'm too nice.

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I hate where we live, but when I watch House Hunters and find out that the median home price in Silicon Valley is $1 million, I check myself.

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Forever love - J Crew

I just rush ordered two dresses to choose from for the wedding I have coming up this weekend. I went to look at the dresses again, I realized there was a promo code for them that literally popped up. Called up customer service and they price adjusted and chatted with me in less than five minutes. Thanks, @jcrew ! This is why 90% of my wardrobe is yours.

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This weekend was for saving money at target and watching Murph try to pull triple citrus off the tree.

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Diving Deep into the Archives

I’ve spent the last two nights reading my old blog posts. I’ve been a part of tumblr for over seven years and haven’t blogged much for the last two. There were some gems in there - reminders of life before, during, and now the new life with PS.

What a trip.

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One year. PS and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary. Billy Joel at Dodger Stadium. Sunday stroll through Pasadena. Champagne. White Von's cake (it was our wedding cake.) Wedding photos finally on Facebook. This first year has been filled with lots of ups and downs and all arounds. I'm thankful for everyone who has supported us in our first year of marriage. It really does take a village.

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3 years ago I was moving in with PS. 2 years ago I was looking for a job. 1 year ago I was at my bachelorette party with coworkers Today - I'm obsessing over our numbers at work, and enjoyed a really nice day in town at the taste of Redlands. Life's strange.

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Work has been stressing me out big time. I've never worked harder in my life and felt this unaccomplished. I cried for the first time today in front of one of my bosses who asked me what was wrong. I've been channeling my stress into our garden. I have to say it's resulting in a gorgeous backyard that I'm really enjoying. My new goal is to grow beautiful lawns. I've always know I was a 31 year old living in an old lady's body. Always find the bright side.

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On watching home shows

PS:why are we always watching home shows? It makes me feel like our house sucks, or we need to move somewhere else.

Me: muahaha my plan is working. No actually, I'm really bored with the house and want to spruce. That's why I wanted to go to Ikea this weekend.