Monthly archive for ‘ July, 2010 ’

When Moving On Literally Means Moving

30th July 2010 | 2 Comments

When my plane landed in Salt Lake City, I waited for the feeling of home to wash over me.  I was waiting for the usual rush of excitement from the familiarity all around me that my personality type thrives on.  But it never came.  Suddenly Salt Lake City was no longer home. After a few [...]


The One About the Tampons

26th July 2010 | 6 Comments

Remember how I said Florida was perfectly magical with the exception of one unexpected event? Well, I guess it’s time that I explain. Apparently there is a slight timing difference between being stressed and being completely relaxed in womanly bodies. A few days difference that I didn’t account for. Because it’s me we’re talking about, [...]


Florida – July 2010

23rd July 2010 | 2 Comments

The entire time I was in Florida everyone kept telling me to take a lot of pictures.  Take a lot of pictures, Olivia!  Pictures, Olivia.  Pictures! Guess how many pictures I took.  Two… ish.  Epic fail on the picture taking, Olivia.  It’s a good thing someone had my back.  So all of these pictures you’re [...]


Real Life

15th July 2010 | 1 Comment

I took a brief hiatus to Florida over the last week.  It was magical.  The week really couldn’t have been more perfect other than the occurrence of one minor unexpected event.  (More details on that will be sure to follow.)  The dynamic of Florida was intoxicating.  No one was in a big hurry to get [...]


Preparing to Self Destruct (Part II)

11th July 2010 | 4 Comments

When I lost my job, I felt a small sense of security knowing that within a week a severance payment would be deposited into my bank account.  Nothing eases the pain of losing your job like money.  Then there was the insurance coverage. Through COBRA I could still receive the health care that I need.  [...]


Poetic Beauty

2nd July 2010 | 1 Comment

Oh, Lord God, have mercy on me and mend my broken wings. ~ Kahlil Gibran