Category Archives: On the island

The Court Jester

Posted on March 21, 2016 by sambolina

I am on my flight to Denver and I have time to think. I have figured out my purpose. I am the person everyone can depend on. The one that will always be there. The one that will drop whatever … Continue reading →

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One is the loneliest number

Posted on March 16, 2016 by sambolina

I used to love that I could almost anything by myself. I felt empowered. I felt so strong. Now I just feel sad. I feel like a cliché. A middle-aged woman all by myself with a cat. I really want … Continue reading →

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I’m exhausted

Posted on March 2, 2016 by sambolina

I am so tired. So drained. Losing hope that it will get better soon. My mom is still in the  hospital. My dad is still a problem. My personal life is still DOA.  I feel alone. I feel hopeless.  I … Continue reading →

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Yup! That was an earthquake.

Posted on December 29, 2015 by sambolina

Today we had an earthquake. It was an odd one. It felt like I was in the ocean and a wave went by. The epicenter was about 20 miles away. I never thought I would say this, but it was … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2015

Posted on December 25, 2015 by sambolina

Let me start off this post by saying I am know I am very fortunate. I know my life could be  a lot worse. I could have more serious problems. I could be without a roof over my head, sick … Continue reading →

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Blah

Posted on November 7, 2015 by sambolina

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It feels like it has been forever since I last shared. To be honest, I have not felt like sharing anything with anyone. I play the game and pretend all is well. On the inside I feel like my work … Continue reading →

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Can’t shake it

Posted on September 28, 2015 by sambolina

WARNING: This is another post where I am going to complain.  This funk is taking forever to wear off. To be honest I have not done a lot to shake it, but I am tired. It feels like too much … Continue reading →

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Confession

Posted on September 20, 2015 by sambolina

I hope I can be honest in this post. I should be since no one really reads it. I hate my life. There, I said it out loud. I wrote it down. I admitted it. Now before I continue with … Continue reading →

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Reflecting

Posted on July 16, 2015 by sambolina

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I have heard that you are always supposed to start with something positive. So I share this with you. I have looked high and low for a bottle with my name on it. I even went on the Coke website … Continue reading →

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Look at these deals!

Posted on July 14, 2015 by sambolina

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I forgot to mention that I bought these awesome orange sandals at Target the other day. These sandals are super comfortable. I have been wearing them everyday and I love them. I also love that they were less than $9! … Continue reading →

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