Category Archives: Reflecting/emo

Episode XXXII: Reclaiming Me

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Colleen

Birthday Dinner Celebrating 32! Forgive me, readers, for I have sinned. It’s been three months since my last post. To be honest, I am forcing myself to write this post. Seriously. It took me an hour to write the first … Continue reading →

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Make the Best of What’s Around

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Colleen

My Facebook Memories feature reminded me that on October 3, 2006, I posted this picture in a blog post and in the “Note” section. The title of the post was, “Don’t Burn the Day, ” and my only comment was, … Continue reading →

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Her name was Sheba

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Colleen

Sorry for a second sad post in a row. I just wanted to give an update on the dog that Jay & I found on Friday. Then, onto happier things. On Saturday evening, Jay and I got confirmation of not-Harvey’s … Continue reading →

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I would have stayed up with you all night

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Colleen

We had a difficult afternoon today. It was my last “Summer Day” for the year, so Jay & I went to a late lunch. As we were leaving lunch, a dog got hit by a car crossing the exit ramp … Continue reading →

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17 Years

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Colleen

17  years in heaven. See you again someday, my friend. “Nothing ever so common.” 12.20.83-5.17.98 Tweet

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For My Two Boys

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Colleen

This post is not going to be an update, but merely a reflection. I am feeling very reflective today. Jay and I are about to celebrate the birth of our first child, our son. Back on the morning of October 7, … Continue reading →

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Down

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Colleen

This time of year has always been difficult for me because it’s been filled with endings and sad news. In 1998, one of my close friends passed away on May 17. I graduated from college on May 20, 2006 and spent … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Furman Hall

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Colleen

Note: I tried posting this last night until about 1:15 a.m. on the WordPress app on my phone, but it kept crashing on me.  Pretend all the “tonight’s” are “last night.”  Stupid no Internet ruining my emotional moment! Well, we … Continue reading →

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July 12.

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Colleen

So here we are.  July 12.  One month later. I know that time will make it better, but right now, it isn’t.  It actually gets a little bit worse for me each day.  I think living in Raleigh has given … Continue reading →

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Tip Toe Back to Normalcy

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Colleen

It’s funny the effects that grieving can have on you.  On one hand, you know that life goes on and you have to go on with it, but at times you find the other hand clutching your forehead as you … Continue reading →

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