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Freewriting
My college writing professor was a big fan of freewriting. He would set a timer and instruct us to write whatever came to mind. I am not good at it. My mind has a million tabs open on any given day, but as soon as I am told to allow all the thoughts to flow Continue reading
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Never Have I Ever
Every year I aim to do something I’ve never done before. I have always encouraged my daughters to do this as well. I am a firm believer in expanding my footprint in the world and in the lives of others. This is on my mind today because my birthday is coming up at the end Continue reading
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August 1st
I have always loved the first of every month; it’s like a mini new beginning. July has been wiped clean and the calendar page has flipped. I am starting this month off with a bang, too: today is the first day of my final internship for my master’s degree. This is also the last week Continue reading
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Favorite Things
I started a list of my favorite things recently, in the Notes section of my phone. I did this at the thought of passing it on to my two children, so that they might know me just a little better. I also did it to give myself a master list of things that I can Continue reading
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Running
I used to run. Kind of. I have participated in a handful of 5Ks and one half marathon. Lately, I’ve been thinking about picking up running again. The problem is I have not done much exercise at all for the last year and a half. My goal is to run a 5K this fall. Well, Continue reading
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To PhD or Not to PhD?
I took the GRE recently. It was quite humbling. I outdid myself with a single-digit percentile ranking for math. The actual single digit I managed to score is irrelevant because stupid is as stupid does, and all single-digit percentile rankings on the GRE wear stupidity like a freakin’ spandex glove. I took the GRE because Continue reading
About Me
I have Clinically Isolated Syndrome. It’s like MS without the ‘multiple’ part. My brain has one sclerosis. Sclerosi? Anyway, it’s a doozy. I am also a therapist working toward independent clinical social work licensure. I have a husband, two adult children, and two poodles. I love to read, write, and exercise. I strive to eat something green and to make someone smile every day!
A Little MS with a Little MSW 