Chasing Joy

4 Tips Plus Resources To Keep Loneliness From Stealing Your Joy

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I am a 35 year old single woman with no kids (yet).  I know I have a lot to be thankful for.  My time is my own. My money is my own. I am only responsible for myself.  However, I have to admit sometimes being a 35 year old single woman with no kids can be a lonely place. At this stage in life I most of my friends are already settled into family life.  I have friends who have babies, little ones transitioning into kindergarten, and big kids transitioning into college. … READ MORE

VEDA is Over! #VEDA Recap

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Tomorrow is September the first, not to be confused with my families pseudo-holiday the oh so important October  The First.  The only thing exciting about September the first is that August will be over and so will VEDA. VEDA stands for Vlog Everyday August.  I challenged myself to do just that. Boy was it a challenge and boy am I glad it's over. Here's  how I did. Videos  Posted: 17 Videos I would have posted if not participating in VEDA: 4 New Youtubers I'm … READ MORE

Preparing For Baby: Getting Healthy Using Nutrisystem

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It's Friday! That means it is time for a Baby Making Update. Unfortunately I don't have an update to give.  Not one that includes any talk of IUIs, Donor sperm, or pregnancy tests.  If you read my last Baby Making Update post, It's Time For IUI #5, Isn't It, then you know Cycle number 5 was a bust.  I did not have my IUI. So, there is nothing new on the baby making front.  However, I am still focused on doing what I need to do to conceive my bundle of joy.  I am still … READ MORE

5 Things My Dad Taught Me

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Six years ago today my dad passed away.  It's amazing how it feels both like so long and and just yesterday at the same time.  My whole world feels different without my dad in it.  I thought about not writing a post today. But that didn't feel right.  I thought about writing a letter to my dad like I have done before.  That didn't feel right either.  I started to make this blog post about how lately people who disagree with my journey to being a Single Mother By … READ MORE

Oh Joy A PIN WIN!!! Cheesecake Factory Salmon Rolls Copy Cat Recipe

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It's been a while since I had ventured to take on something from Pinterest for the Pinterest Project.  That was until I went to the dentist a week or so ago.  They opened a Cheesecake Factory in Center City Philadelphia that is only a couple of blocks away from my  dentist's office.  I decided to order something to take home with me after my appointment.  I wanted something small and not too heavy so I ordered the Firecracker Salmon Spring Rolls. They were so yummy I had … READ MORE

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