Category: Confessions of a Singleholic
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the art of the pivot
What a Layoff Taught Me About Rebuilding On My Own Terms I did not have a midyear layoff on my Bingo card for what’s already been a tough year, but here we are. Instead of sailing right through, it’s time for me, like many others in their 30s, to learn the art of the pivot. A…
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INFERTILITY: a Hidden Full-time Job
When people think about those going through infertility, they may know, in theory, the logistics that someone may go through. The appointments, the needles, and constant monitoring. But here’s the thing they might not think of: it doesn’t happen on its own schedule. Infertility is a hidden full-time job. It happens in between meetings, during…
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Watch Me: Reclaiming My Identity During Infertility (Without the Toxic Positivity)
I want to be very clear: If you’re looking for a post that is going to romanticize infertility treatment, this isn’t it. I’m interested in navigating infertility without the toxic positivity. I don’t think it’s beautiful or empowering (at least not in real time), and pretending it is isn’t the point of this post. Most…
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homeownership tips to survive the first year
The ink is dry, the boxes are unpacked, and the ‘New Home’ smell is starting to fade into the ‘What did I just do?’ reality. Here is the Architect’s guide to not just surviving, but actually enjoying, your first 365 days of homeownership. The ‘Emergency Fund’ vs. The ‘Aesthetic Fund’ The excitement of having your…
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how to curate your sanctuary on a budget
You don’t need a luxury budget to build a luxury life. Really, you just need a good eye and a bit of resourcefulness. The secret to a home that feels ‘collected’ rather than ‘decorated’ is the art of the high-low interior design mix. After several years of living both on my own and now with…
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Your Monday Morning Pep Talk: We Got This
How a three word mantra helps me get through the week. If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that the sound of the alarm on Monday morning is one of the most unwelcome things you’ll hear all week. It’s the official starting gun for a week that can feel like a marathon…
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Six Secrets to Silky Skin
Recently, a friend and I were talking about our “things” that we’ve managed to maintain – maybe it’s that your hair is always smooth, even in Florida humidity. One girl I know says hers is that she always smells good, even after working out at the gym. Maybe it’s that your breath always smells good,…
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Chapter 35: The Stage-Five-Clinger
It’s been a minute (or lots of minutes), but I’m back at it! Welcome back to Confessions of a Singleholic, ladies and gentlemen. Today I have a fun little story for you about my favorite type of person. A guy I’ve never even met getting clingy and needy. This story is brought to you by…
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Chapter 34: Dating Apps – Ranked and My Profile Rules
You know you’ve used too many dating apps when you can create a ranked list of them.