Tag: life lessons
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5 Ways Serving Tables Prepared Me for Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the life of a server! A role where you smile through the chaos, all while your customers might push the limits of patience with their complaints and antics. I spent my college years in this fast-paced job, and while I eventually utilized my degree in sociology, I can confidently say that…
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Lessons I Learned After Losing My Father
Get Pregnant Fast The last time I heard my dad’s voice, it was a mix-up—he called me while trying to reach my aunt after arriving at a bus stop in New Mexico. Our conversation was brief; I shared about my new job, and I asked if he’d swing by to see us on his way…
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Rediscovering the Joy of Embracing Messiness in Nature
Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, my partner and I embarked on our inaugural tent camping adventure with our kids. To be honest, I never imagined I’d ever go camping, primarily due to my irrational fear of aliens and, to a lesser extent, bears. Plus, the thought of getting dirty, sleeping on the cold ground,…
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6 Life-Altering Words That Transformed My Parenting Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my 48 years on this planet, I’ve been labeled with many traits, but “easygoing” has never been one of them. I tend to worry, overthink, and get anxious. However, a few years back, I experienced a moment of clarity that can only be described as a divine epiphany: “Will it matter…
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The Self-Centeredness of Youth: A Privilege I’ve Outgrown
Get Pregnant Fast When I was in my final year of college, I managed to defy the norms of my generation and land a job before I even walked across the graduation stage. I took a part-time position at an advertising agency, and once I received my diploma, I transitioned into a full-time role, crafting…
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6 Witty Comebacks Every Parent Can Relate To
Get Pregnant Fast As kids, my siblings and I were masters of whining and pushing our mother’s buttons. Fast forward to today, and I find myself echoing her classic lines to my own children. Here are six timeless comebacks that have stood the test of time: “I’m going to count to three…” When tempers flared…
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10 Insights Gained from Navigating Breast Cancer
Get Pregnant Fast Three years ago, my life took an unexpected turn as I transitioned from a dedicated scientist and full-time mom to a breast cancer patient in what felt like the blink of an eye. The journey through chemotherapy and a double mastectomy with reconstruction brought pivotal lessons that no medical professional could ever…
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Why I Stopped Asking “Why Me?”
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, I find myself trapped in a cycle of self-pity, plagued by the question of “Why me?” Why did my marriage collapse? Statistically, it seemed like a solid foundation. We spent three years dating before getting engaged, and I waited until I was 27 to tie the knot. I became a mother…
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What to Avoid Saying When Your Parents Gift You a Car for Graduation
Get Pregnant Fast When I graduated high school, my first car was a humble Chevy Chevette, which my parents handed down to me. It was functional and reliable, but my heart was set on a vibrant red VW Golf. To me, it embodied everything fun and youthful about being a teenager. As I began my…
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What My Mother Taught Me About Driving Friends to the Airport
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 18, 2015 Originally Published: May 9, 2015 I’m well-acquainted with airport travel times—not because I was a globe-trotting child, but because I spent countless hours shuttling friends to and from the airport. My mother was the go-to person in our circle, renowned for her willingness to drive anyone in need.…