Category Archives: State of Mind

Can I call myself a runner?

Posted on April 6, 2016 by sambolina

So I bought this Fitbit a week ago to help motivate me to get moving and it seems to be working. Let me say real quick and that with my mom in the rehab center it was hard to get … Continue reading →

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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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Mom is home!

Posted on March 19, 2016 by sambolina

After two months of being in a rehab facility my mom is finally home! She is thrilled and I am so happy for her! I helped her pack all of belongings (four bags full!) and waited for my dad to … 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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Daylight Savings is dumb

Posted on March 13, 2016 by sambolina

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And today’s post will be a multitude of random thoughts. 1. I am not a fan of daylight savings. I do not understand the point anymore. California is thinking of getting rid of it and I am proud of my … Continue reading →

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State of mind today

Posted on March 9, 2016 by sambolina

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This is a post I have wanted to write for awhile. There are some feelings and ideas that have been bouncing around in my head. I have hesitated to share these feelings because I am always whining. Also I know … Continue reading →

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I need to change that color!

Posted on March 5, 2016 by sambolina

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A few weeks ago I finally hung some stuff on my bedroom wall. I have only been in this house for eleven years and I finally got around to hanging stuff. The ballerina I have had forever. It has hung … 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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Death and Taxes

Posted on February 18, 2016 by sambolina

I just did my taxes. It was not as bad as it could have been. I did not get as much money back as I would have liked but as least I did not owe anything! My break is almost … Continue reading →

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Reading… Not so much

Posted on February 1, 2016 by sambolina

It is the first day of February and I have not read a book in 2016 yet.  It is kinda disturbing. I just do not feel like reading. I have tried two books and nothing clicks. A lot has been … Continue reading →

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