On The Wagon

MAY 19, 2011 6:24PM

Feeling Defeated?



I have been beaten up emotionally.  Most of you probably have been as well. There are plenty of people in this world who tell us we aren't smart enough, pretty/handsome enough, rich enough, talented enough, etc.  They break us down until we start to believe that what they're/
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MAY 16, 2011 2:46PM

Stability



My life has not been a stable one since I was a very young child.  I always bounced around from place to place, lived in a variety of foster homes, and have been completely on my own since I was sixteen.  I lived in chaos, in the moment/
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Read this and scroll all the way down for illustrations.  Happy Friday all. :)

http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/28/hilarious-hand-written-airline-complaint/

Thanks for reading! :)
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MAY 11, 2011 3:03PM

Freaking Out




My life is changing.  Every day something happens that seems to push me in a different direction.  The direction is good, it's positive things that are happening, thankfully, but it is freaking me out.  For so long I have been stagnate, paralyzed by my own fear, indecisivenes/
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In an attempt to better my life and myself I have gone into the far reaching crevices of cyberspace to do research.  A lot of the things I have read are meant to be taken with a grain of salt, but this seems like sound advice, that is applicable to us
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MAY 6, 2011 2:06PM

May Workout Tracker



It's May and summer is creeping towards us.  I am aiming to get some kind of exercise every single day, not only to improve my aesthetic body, but to make me healthy from the inside out, both in mind and body.  Apparently there are some/
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MAY 5, 2011 2:25PM

Last Night



Last night I went to my favorite bar, the magical Den of Hollywood.  I haven't been there in a long time, and I've missed it.  It is basically my Cheers.  I know, and love, everybody there.  I went for karaoke night with a couple of girlfriends and we/
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MAY 4, 2011 2:38PM

Being Thankful



Whenever I feel like I have been done wrong by the universe, I try to remember the things I'm thankful for.  Whether you subscribe to the teachings of Deepak Chopra, the Dalai Lama, Jesus, or whatever else, there is a constant theme that prevails.  Being thankful.  Saying tha/
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MAY 3, 2011 2:15PM

Alcohol Poisoning







Alcohol poisoning is a dangerous and sometimes deadly result of drinking extreme amounts of ethanol alcohol.  

It is important to point out that binge drinking (consuming five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting) can also lead to alcohol poisoning. 

It is also important t

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MAY 2, 2011 6:51PM

Excercise



Sometimes after working all day and commuting, I just want to flop on my couch and go into a coma.  I haven't been hitting the gym very much lately, and it's beginning to take it's toll on me.  I haven't gained any weight back, but I am tired,/
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APRIL 29, 2011 2:25PM

Six Months



On Sunday it will be six months since I jumped on the wagon.  I have learned a lot and have made some real, positive changes, both in myself and in my life.  I am still not exactly where I want to be though, so I have decided to/
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I know Memorial Day Weekend is still a month away but the party invites are already coming out.  If you choose to drink, don't get behind the wheel.  California, and our entire country are suffering economically, and what better way to make some extra $$ then to have lots of really&nbs
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APRIL 26, 2011 1:59PM

Women Who Smoke Should Read This





Research indicates that smoking damages a woman's ovaries. How much damage is incurred depends on the length of time a woman has been smoking as much as how many cigarettes a day she smokes. It is likely that smoking accelerates both the loss of eggs and
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APRIL 25, 2011 1:32PM

The Creative Outlet



It seems like a lot of creative people struggle with self destructive behavior, in one form or another.  For me, I feel an overpowering, and at times overwhelming feeling, pushing me to write, act, produce, etc.  My mind overflows with big ideas, and formulas for how to construct/
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APRIL 22, 2011 3:43PM

Anger



I am so pissed off.  I had such a shitty week and had to deal with so much fricken drama.  First there was my worthless agent that I had to fire, then insane childish drama with a supposed friend, and drama at work because people can't be bothered/
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APRIL 20, 2011 6:35PM

The Naysayers



Recently I have taken some criticism from people about my blog.  One person told me it's getting old, said it's time for me to fall off the wagon, and wasn't saying it in a joking way.  Another person who has serious issues with both drugs and alcohol mocked/
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APRIL 19, 2011 1:17PM

Counting



"I'll just have one or two drinks."

Yeah, that rarely happens.  Saying that for me was the kiss of death.  I would go out to just have one, and stumble home at 3 am.  I went out with one of my girlfriends the other night and she said
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APRIL 18, 2011 2:54PM

Life's Spring Cleaning



Last week was a challenge.  I have had to make some tough decisions regarding my career, and have had to deal with some industry assholes and their unprofessional behavior.  C'est la vie. 

When things are running along smoothly, being on the wagon is easy.  When I hit spe/
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APRIL 16, 2011 1:47PM

We Can Do Anything






If my chubby, ex-smoker, redheaded behind can do this, I can do anything.

And so can you.

Thanks for reading. :)

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APRIL 15, 2011 1:14PM

Faith



Faith is hard.  It doesn't involve things you can see or feel.  It is a belief that comes from within us.  I haven't had faith in myself or in others in a very long time.  I have seen a great deal of ugliness and it has broken down/
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APRIL 14, 2011 1:08AM

Average

Today was a rough day.  I was venting to someone about a professional problem and his response was to tell me that I am average, not pretty, and should take what I can get.  Verbatim and more detailed. 

What is average?  Why would he say I'm that?  What is it that's average/
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APRIL 13, 2011 6:39PM

What Smoking Does to Teeth



Smoking is bad for us.  We all know that.  There is something so powerful not only in the cigarette itself, but in the act of smoking, that keeps us coming back for more, it spite of all of the dangers, warnings, and consequences.

One of my very good friends/
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APRIL 12, 2011 5:54PM

How Alcohol Affects a Woman's Body




Moderate consumption is okay, even healthy, but we all know when we cross the line.  Drinking too much puts you in danger for the long term, but in the moment as well.  Protect yourself and your body.  If you have a problem, or know someone who does, seek help. 

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APRIL 11, 2011 12:33PM

Weight Loss



I am down 20.5 lbs from when I started this.  That's a lot of excess chub.  I hadn't weighed myself in quite a while because I was eating a lot for the marathon, but I finally hopped on the scale yesterday, and imagine my surprise.  I finally/
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APRIL 7, 2011 5:36PM

Healthy Ways to Combat Stress



I am stressed out.  I think the problem is being compounded by the fact that I am absolutely starving, which is my own fault. My publisher has basically given away the title of my book, just before we went to press, and I have a maximum of fourteen days to come/
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