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Category Archives: On Traveling
Plodding through the Airport
I’m plodding I thought this to myself as I traipsed through yet another airport. Is that an output of my state of mind right now? YES. I’m plodding. I’m not strolling, skipping, speed-walking … But plodding. If you know me, … Continue reading
The Pull of the Hotel Room
Oh that moment where you finally get to your hotel room, and the reality of “no one is here who needs me at this precise moment and there’s no house to clean” hits, and all you wanna do it take … Continue reading
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My Worst Nightmare As a Traveling Mom
My client needed to bump our session up a couple of days. The day he wanted was Joshua’s first day of preschool. Working mommy conundrum. Okay, maybe not my worst nightmare, but my heart jumped to my throat and I … Continue reading
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A Historical Evening: My Wanderings in Virginia
I had the privilege of wandering around Fredericksburg, VA this evening. It’s a rare occasion that I’m in a city long enough to explore, and rarer still that I have car to do so. So when I do … I … Continue reading
Holding …
I’ve decided one of the worst things is sitting on the phone on hold. I’ve been on hold with United Airlines for 31 minutes and counting.It’s so frustrating because there’s NOTHING you can do about it! I could get angry … Continue reading
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Thoughts in my head
I have a dear friend who always says, “So, I was thinking in my head …” Well that’s where thinking occurs, right? At least for most of us … And I often catch myself or my mom saying, “Well, I … Continue reading
this is my life
I was thinking about my life today, and I’ve decided it’s decidedly unique. I get to spend a whole lot of time with my child, and a whole lot of time with my husband. Other than some work hours (that … Continue reading
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Lessons Learned Today
1. Never ever. ever. ever ever ever ever trust an airline when they tell you your checked bag will arrive with you at your new destination after they’ve cancelled your flight and rebooked you on a different airline. NEVER. 2. … Continue reading
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You went where?
“Where are you headed?” “Bonners Ferry, Idaho.” “Where?” “A little town in northern Idaho.” “Never heard of it. Where exactly?” *Sigh* “Canada.” 🙂 Joshua and I just returned from a 5 day trip to Far North Idaho–Bonners Ferry. Almost 10 … Continue reading
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Vegas Baby! (or … Daddy … ?)
Today I flew into Vegas. First time ever–Vegas Baby! Except, I spent the evening with my Dad. 🙂 I am speaking for Verizon Wireless tomorrow morning, and my Dad happened to be here speaking at a restaurant franchisee conference this … Continue reading
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Glimpses of Me: Choosing Motherhood 