Tag Archive: single mom

Apr
11

Lessons In Online Dating: ‘Spin Your Web’ & Don’t Be A Lazy Ass

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m the world’s worst dater. Especially when it comes to online dating. Still, I refuse to give up. And it’s not because I’m a glutton for punishment; it’s because I know everything else I’m actually good at in life took practice, patience and hard work. Though …

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Mar
01

Making The First Move

Making The First Move Lady Balls

I’ve joked a lot about my online dating woes here, but I know deep down that online dating can work. After all, one of my blogger idols Ms. Single Mama met her amazing husband on OKCupid after several failed attempts at dating the old fashioned way. And one of my closest friends in real life …

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Feb
15

When Worlds Collide: A Tale About That Time My Mom & I Met Jackie Collins

Me, My Mom & JACKIE FUCKING COLLINS

I often find myself wondering if this is all a dream – the success of this blog, my loving my job, the extraordinary adventures I’ve been on the last few years, and the wonderful life I’ve created for myself, by myself, since becoming a single mother. It seriously is a wonderful life, even with its …

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Feb
01

How To Lose A Guy In 10 Minus Four Dates

How To Lose A Guy In 10 Dates

Honesty is so important when dating, yet many of us are hesitant to be honest when we need to most. We fear causing people emotional pain so we avoid saying what needs to be said, but most of the time that ends in apologies and hurting them anyway – maybe even more so than if …

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Jan
14

Another Year Of Possibilities. Happy Birthday To Me!

Happy Birthday Bacon

Today is my 34th birthday and I couldn’t be happier about getting another year older. With 100% honesty I can say that my 30s have been the best years of my life. Though they started off rocky while I found my footing as a single mom and single woman, they’ve turned into an amazing adventure …

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Jan
07

Catching My Breath…

Catching My Breath copy

It’s been a rough few days since he left. It’s been a confusing few days… It was romance to the 10th power, in a fast forward motion that sped through what would normally take months or even years in five wonderfully fucked up days, that has left me breathless. It felt like magic; like the …

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Jan
03

Just Me, Again.

Just Me, Plus One

I could feel them coming, so I hastily kissed him goodbye, turned around, and walked away – even though several parts of me wanted to stay there and never let him go. When I reached the escalator, I decided to stop fighting and let the tears stream down my face during the walk back to …

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Dec
31

Goodbye 2012. Hello New Year.

Happy New year Bacon

It’s been over a week since I’ve posted. My silence hasn’t been intentional; it just sort of happened as I’ve found myself enjoying the benefits of living in the moment during the holidays. I abandoned my old Christmas Eve traditions this year for an adventure in New York City. When I hopped on the bus …

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Nov
26

Finding My Balance As A Single Mom

Sid Caesar Quote

When I became a single mom I looked at it as a second chance to become the independent woman I always wanted to be but could never quite find the courage to do. I didn’t know how I was going to get there, so it was all very trial and error. I made a lot …

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