Tag: nostalgia
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They’re Only Little Once — And For That, I’m Grateful
Get Pregnant Fast “Wow, they’ve really grown up!” My husband, Mark, looked taken aback, as if he had just noticed a dramatic change overnight. His expression was a mix of disbelief and nostalgia as he turned to me for clarity. “When did this happen?” he asked, bewildered. I could tell him exactly when it started.…
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7 Unpleasant Realities That Made Me Realize I’m an Adult
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be clear: I have zero desire to relive my early twenties. No way am I trading in my current life for the chaos of being 21 again—filled with immature decisions, low self-esteem, a pile of unpaid bills, a series of awful relationships, and those dreadful hangovers. The anxiety of never finding…
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My First Crush: The Jon Bon Jovi Obsession
Get Pregnant Fast Back in the day, I knew I had to find a way to get more MTV in my life. I craved it with an intensity that only a kid in the ’80s could understand. Between catching snippets of Martha Quinn, Nina Blackwood, and Adam Curry’s fabulous hair, I desperately needed a plan.…
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Children of the New Millennium
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach my 40s, I often find myself grappling with the dissonance of feeling like I’m still in my late teens or early twenties. However, every so often, reality hits me hard when I notice just how different the world is for my children, Lily and Max. They are truly growing…
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Reflecting on Keggers and Youthful Nostalgia
Get Pregnant Fast As I strolled through the heart of campus on a balmy Saturday afternoon in late October, the thought of crashing a kegger crossed my mind. Fraternity brothers were celebrating the end of a weekend with kegs of beer stationed outside their houses. I’ve always had a soft spot for keg beer; there’s…
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8 Insights Gained from a Bryan Adams Concert
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve been a fan of Bryan Adams ever since I first heard “Straight From the Heart” at a middle school dance. His Reckless album, which dropped in the ’80s, was on repeat in my cassette player, featuring unforgettable tracks like “Heaven,” “Somebody,” and “Summer of ’69.” As a teenager, I dreamed of…
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Revisiting ABC’s Afterschool Specials: A Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane
Get Pregnant Fast It was a whirlwind of nostalgia as I dove headfirst into the world of ABC’s Afterschool Specials. I hadn’t thought about these gems in years, yet suddenly, I found myself reciting lines from the episodes as if no time had passed. Many of us from the 80s and 90s remember watching stars…