Tag: nostalgia

  • They’re Only Little Once — And For That, I’m Grateful

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    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.…

  • All Good Things Must Come to an End: Saying Farewell to Mötley Crüe

    Get Pregnant Fast While I was engrossed in my daily tasks at the computer, a phrase caught my attention: “All bad things must come to an end.” It was an ad announcing the farewell tour of Mötley Crüe, scheduled to hit my city that weekend. Admittedly, I’ve fallen behind on the latest news about my…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Rediscovering Childhood Classics with My 6-Year-Old: A Journey Through Time

    Get Pregnant Fast One afternoon, I returned home from the bookstore, my heart slightly heavy as I held a wrapped hardbound copy of Misty of Chincoteague, Marguerite Henry’s timeless tale of two kids enchanted by a wild pony. I inscribed it for my 6-year-old son, just as my own mother had done for me years…

  • 5 Ways to Keep Throwback Thursday Enjoyable

    Get Pregnant Fast We all enjoy reminiscing through old photos—those snapshots that capture our quirky hairstyles, retro fashion choices, or our kids’ adorable chubby cheeks. However, some Thursdays, scrolling through my social media feeds can be a tedious exercise in searching for recent updates amidst a sea of nostalgia. To ensure Throwback Thursday stays the…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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