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Cooking Classes

Posted 26th May 2010 by Mich, tagged cooking, kids

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I don't really cook. I reheat, I do simple preparations (e.g. scramble eggs). Strangely I do bake, I think it has to do with the mix it altogether and let it go aspect. I will do crock pot meals for potlucks for much the same reason. But lately my girl has been interested in the aspect of cooking.…

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Sudden Sadness

Posted 31st March 2010 by Mich, tagged family, single parent, sad

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So I get to go on a great trip this summer. Courtesy of my mother who gave me money for it. Well, what she did was take the cash she'd saved for my wedding which never occurred. I knew this, but today I was feeling really sad about it. Because I'm in my late 30s, so the likelihood of marriage decreases…

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Gym Shoes

Posted 24th November 2009 by Mich, tagged children, shoes, school

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So we had a discussion about how it was gym day, was our outfit (pants & top) appropriate? Then halfway to school I realize the shoes she's chosen are pink ballet flats just before we left! I should have realized that her getting her shoes on went to quickly. "Are we dancing in gym?" I say? "Oops,…

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Do you have a creative outlet, a hobby? Where do you find the time to pursue it?

Posted 23rd November 2009 by Mich, tagged music, creative, singing

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I love to sing. I'm decently good at, I'm no Aretha Franklin but people seem to enjoy hearing my voice. I find time to be a part of at least one choir. This year is at church, next year I'm determined to try out for a community chorus. Might get it, might not, but I have to try. My daughter is finally…

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Childfree friends

Posted 10th November 2009 by Mich, tagged friendship

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Some child free friends drifted away after I had my daughter. Others stuck around. In all cases we didn't see each other as frequently, but a good friend can still be worht their weight in gold. I recently asked a friend to pick up my child for a work commitment I couldn't adjust. I feel a little sheepish…

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