Monthly Archives: May 2012

Goodbye My Friend, Goodbye

Posted on May 30, 2012 by smommy

Today is my last day smoking cigarettes. Tomorrow will be my first smoke free day. I have spent the last couple of days anxious and nervous about this move, but today…today it’s different. I woke up and didn’t have my … Continue reading →

Posted in Recession/Unemployed | Tagged chantix, non-smoking, quit smoking, quitting smoking, self-help, Sick, smoking, stress, unemployed, unemployment | 7 Comments

My Last Week

Posted on May 29, 2012 by smommy

Today begins my last week of work. Well, I can’t even call it a week. In three days, Thursday, will be my last day. I will receive one week of severance and my vacation will be paid out. Once those … Continue reading →

Posted in Recession/Unemployed | Tagged food stamps, job hunting, lay off, moving, non-smoker, non-smoking, parenting, recession, smoking, Toddler, unemployed, unemployment | 5 Comments

The Unspeakable

Posted on May 23, 2012 by smommy

WARNING: THE FOLLOWING POST IS ABOUT ABORTION. IF YOU ARE STRONGLY ANTI-ABORTION, PLEASE MOVE ON AND DO NOT READ THIS POST. I have idly sat by and heard so much political bullshit on the topic of women’s rights. It’s absolutely … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Relationships | Tagged abortion, abuse, alcoholic, alcoholism, anti-abortion laws, antiabortion, California, choice, civic center, fighting, happiness, hope, lawmakers, moving, planned parenthood, prochoice, relationships, san francisco, stress, ternderloin, unemployed, womens rights | 16 Comments

Quit It!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by smommy

I received my prescription of Chantix in the mail yesterday. I took my first pill today. On this plan, you can smoke for the first week or so while on the medication. After enrolling on their website to assist me … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cancer, chantix, health, quitting smoking, smoking, son, stinky, throat hole | 2 Comments

Looking Forward

Posted on May 21, 2012 by smommy

As ominous as the coming days are feeling, I am also looking forward to quite a few things. I received a memo on Friday explaining that my last day of work will be May 31. I will get a week … Continue reading →

Posted in Childcare, Parenting, Recession/Unemployed | Tagged Childcare, food stamps, Georgia, happiness, hope, job hunting, lay off, Mommy, mother, moving, parenting, stress, summer, Toddler, unemployed, unemployment | Leave a comment

Reminder: Change Focus

Posted on May 16, 2012 by smommy

I was recently reading an article, Moving On After Divorce and it reminded me that I need to remain focused on self-improvement. I seemed to have left that behind since my big “scene” with my STBX at the beginning of … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships | Tagged art, bachelors, care taking, college, creative, degree, divorce, marketing, relationships, school, self-help, self-improvement, separation, writing, zumba | Leave a comment

PMS, WTF?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by smommy

It comes as no surprise to me every month, but it does come as a disappointment. I mean, it is like clockwork even with the ticking. The bomb will go off. The bomb of emotions brought on by PMS, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Recession/Unemployed, Relationships | Tagged alcoholic, alcoholism, anxiety, children, depression, job hunting, marriage, Mommy, period, PMS, premenopausal, premenstrual syndrome, relationships, roller coaster, separation, stress, unemployed | 3 Comments

One Tough Mother….s Day

Posted on May 14, 2012 by smommy

I knew going into the weekend I wanted to spend Mother’s Day quietly with only my son. I felt different about the holiday this year. I wrote about my first mother’s day in Putting the Pain of the Past Away? … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships | Tagged depression, divorce, marriage, mother, relationships, separation | 4 Comments

A Message for Women and Mothers

Posted on May 11, 2012 by smommy

I am getting a little riled. Maybe I should not spend so much time on Facebook, but well, I have nothing better to do at work. I recently saw a post on The Today Show FB page about the Time … Continue reading →

Posted in Childcare, Parenting | Tagged art, attached parenting, breastfeeding, children, happiness, Mommy, moms, mother, mothers day, photography, samantha brick, time magazine, Toddler, women, writers, writing | 2 Comments

Upcoming Changes

Posted on May 10, 2012 by smommy

This week has been emotional, to say the least. My husband and I spoke the other day while I was at lunch, sitting in my car. We collectively let our emotions out. We spewed out how we felt and sobbed … Continue reading →

Posted in Recession/Unemployed, Relationships | Tagged California, chantix, colon cleanser, depression, divorce, fevers, fighting, happiness, hot flashes, irregular cycle, job hunting, marriage, menstruation, Mommy, moving, premenopausal, quit smoking, relationships, separation, smoking, stress, unemployed, unemployment | 2 Comments