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Month: February 2007

birth control methods

birth control methods

(Sorry this post is so long! You can download a pdf of this post here.) I’ve wanted to do a post on birth control for a while. Several people have asked me what methods we use, since we have opted not to do any hormonal birth control. I wanted to help by giving some more detail on the options available should one choose to go this route, for whatever reason. First, let me say if this topic makes you uncomfortable,…

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look at me, I'm special!

look at me, I'm special!

I read this interesting article today, entitled: Study: College students more narcissistic. Being a recent college graduate myself, I have noticed the inward and “me-focused” attitude that many of my peers – and even myself – sport. Today’s college students are more narcissistic and self-centered than their predecessors, according to a comprehensive new study by five psychologists who worry that the trend could be harmful to personal relationships and American society. “We need to stop endlessly repeating ‘You’re special’ and…

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so tired

so tired

Wow, I haven’t been writing much recently. I think it’s because I have been so tired lately. I don’t even know what I’ve been doing… But I feel tired all the time, and I am sleeping at nights. Maybe I’m getting sick. I was looking forward to relaxing this weekend, because it’s the first weekend in a while when we haven’t had guests. However, I had a lot to do at home and I didn’t do them at all –…

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Puppy Bowl III

Puppy Bowl III

So I came across this post today and just had to share it with y’all. (Note new spelling. (Joanna)) While most of America was tuned into the Super Bowl to watch the Colts kick butt (oh yeah), Animal Planet was featuring Puppy Bowl III. You just have to go check it out for yourself. And be sure to root for your favorite puppy. For all you cat lovers out there – check out the Kitty Half-Time Show. Kittens running around…

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the extra push

the extra push

Originally published on February 20th, 2007 at Onward & Upward When I was in middle and high school, I ran track. I started as a sprinter, and then moved to long distance. I didn’t excel at either – I think my race was more the 400 m – but I stuck with the long distance for a long time. Sometimes it was so hard to keep going… Panting heavily, my chest aching, my muscles screaming for respite. Those races would…

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