While waiting for a video file to export at work, I started writing what would be my final blog post in the "Goodbye My Twenties" series. I pulled it out of my notebook when it was time to go home and intended on finishing it and posting it. However, I started thinking about everything I … Continue reading Goodbye My Twenties: The Final Farewell
Goodbye My Twenties: When Is It the Right Time to Get Married?
**Disclaimer: This blog was written for people who are currently in relationships and thinking about marriage. I fully support and understand that some people do not wish to get married. While at work today, a co-worker of mine brought up that, since I am the only married person in that department, I am the one … Continue reading Goodbye My Twenties: When Is It the Right Time to Get Married?
Goodbye My Twenties: Where Do We Go From Here?
If you haven't hit this time in your life yet, I'm sure you will soon enough. There comes a time in (nearly) everyone's life where so much has changed that they have to take a step back and really ask themselves, "Where do I go from here?" Its not a question of anxiety or depression, … Continue reading Goodbye My Twenties: Where Do We Go From Here?
Goodbye My Twenties: Networking in a Brave New World
A lot of people will tell you "It's who you know", and they're not wrong. That saying seems to be becoming more and more relevant. Opportunities often become available because of a connection you have established. Networking has become such an integral part of our society, especially since social media became the norm. Think about … Continue reading Goodbye My Twenties: Networking in a Brave New World
Goodbye My Twenties: That Can Cause PTSD?
When someone says PTSD, what pops into your head? A veteran? A rape victim? A domestic abuse survivor? All of those examples are valid. They are all real life examples of people who suffer from PTSD. But what about the less obvious cases? If someone said PTSD, would you ever think of someone who has … Continue reading Goodbye My Twenties: That Can Cause PTSD?
Goodbye My Twenties: The New Job
We've all been there before - you're starting over with a new company and a new job. You've got the "first day" jitters. You're excited and anxious and hopeful but cautious. You may have been burned at previous jobs, by co-workers, by management, by the job itself, and that can make you hesitant to let … Continue reading Goodbye My Twenties: The New Job
Goodbye My Twenties: Once a Family, Always a Family
I've been thinking about what I would write about in my next blog entry. The patience-trying process of getting your name changed? The upcoming writing workshop? Maybe more on the trials of job hunting, since that has been constantly on my mind. But no...I think I'll put aside the angry ranting of rejection and disappointment … Continue reading Goodbye My Twenties: Once a Family, Always a Family
Goodbye My Twenties: Just Another Sunny Day
It's another beautiful, sunny, summer day, and I once again find myself under the comforting shade of the Thinking Tree. I guess it's an appropriate place to park myself, seeing as all I can do lately is think. Think about the pets, think about my husband and this new chapter of my life with him, … Continue reading Goodbye My Twenties: Just Another Sunny Day
Goodbye My Twenties: My First Visit to Disney
I've been a big time Disney fan, back to my earliest memories. Disney cartoons were a big part of my childhood - The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty...I could go on and on. I loved the movies, as did my sister, so they were probably watched more than … Continue reading Goodbye My Twenties: My First Visit to Disney
Goodbye My Twenties: Reflections on a Wedding
They tell you it goes by in the blink of an eye, but you foolishly think that, since you've put nearly a year into planning it, it will last longer. The day finally comes. You've been planning for it for almost 12 months. You've been steadily growing more anxious. You've rewritten your vows at least … Continue reading Goodbye My Twenties: Reflections on a Wedding