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This week's theme: What do I do for myself?

Posted 11th January 2008 by tkd_mama, tagged exercise

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I know some of y'all will think this is cuckoo thinking.  I exercise regularly, and honestly I don't always consider that doing something for myself.  I know that exercise is SO beneficial in terms of health, energy, etc. But as a working mom, it's hard! Especially since one of the things…

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Snow & work & daycare & family

Posted 14th December 2007 by tkd_mama, tagged snow

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We got socked with snow yesterday (eastern MA), and schools closed early (& today too), and miracle of miracles, we got let out of work early too, circa 1 pm.  Good thing, b/c it took about 2-3 times my normal 20-25 min commute to get home. But today I'm annoyed at hubby & daycare. Hubby…

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Bah humbug - annual reviews and other obnoxious things

Posted 10th December 2007 by tkd_mama, tagged employment review

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Feeling really sucky right now.  Had my annual review on Fri.  Did not go well.  Part of it is my fault, yes.  Boss says I need to be more self-sufficient. Translation:  don't bother him with much of anything.  He *is* kind of a key player in this company, and he *does*…

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Marriage woes

Posted 29th November 2007 by tkd_mama, tagged marriage

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This has probably been the toughest couple of years in my 18-yr marriage.  The struggle to balance raising our DS with both of us working FT has led to strains in our relationship.  It's almost a "marriage trouble" cliché: DH doesn't feel like he gets enough intimacy/affection/support from…

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Green Home Parties?

Posted 27th November 2007 by tkd_mama, tagged environment green home parties

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I've never had the entrepreneur bug before, and given the challenging balance as a working mother (standard office job with standard hours, yadda yadda), I have a lot of reluctance to pursue anything entrepreneurial.  Having said that, I do have this idea that really intrigues me, and I wish someone…

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