Ever Just Want To Run Away?

by maryhelenc, posted in Douchers, Mommydom, My New Life As Me, Relationships

I’m often accused of running away from my problems.

I’m not a confrontational person. Often, if an issue comes up, I’ll address it in an private conversation to avoid embarrassment for anyone. I’ll also walk away from a childish situation (name calling, accusations) instead of listening to abusive language or hate speech.

Does that mean I run away?

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The Life of a Jackass

by maryhelenc, posted in Celebrity Fluff, Current Events, Seriously WTF?

This morning the entertainment world was rocked with the news that Jackass alumni Ryan Dunn was killed in a fatal car accident. He was 34.

Sadly enough, the thoughts on the minds of bloggers and message boards was not of grief but more of a morbid curiosity. Many Jackass fans admit that they often wondered which one of the crew would die, likely in a stunt gone poorly and this story simply reminded us all that the men we have watched do ridiculous things for our amusement are in fact, mortal.

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Pubs & Single Life Downtown

by maryhelenc, posted in Dear Blank, Douchers, My New Life As Me, Seriously WTF?

Last night I went out for the first time as a single woman.

It was a friend’s birthday party & while it was fun catching up with friends, I found myself very ill at ease with myself by the end of the evening.

It wasn’t the company; my friends rock and are alot of fun. It wasn’t the losers leering at me while we were walking down the street. It was the fact that I was downtown.

I’ve made no secret that I loathe downtown. I hate the 19 and up, drunk douchers who hit on everything in a dress while drunk girls compete over who can find the guy who makes the most money. It’s actually pretty gross. I would tolerate it maybe three times a year for friends with the idea that my husband was the buffer between me & the gross losers. Fortunately, the pub we went to was for the more mature set (25 +) & there were no issues, but I guess the idea that I was out at a bar for the first time in the part of the city that I hate the most was a little intimidating.

There’s the mom guilt of going out as well as the guilt of being the stereotypical single mom who parties, even though I rarely do.

So, when does the guilt go? Is this a normal single mom moment? Much like the rest of parenting, there’s no handbook for this & I’m trying to figure out how to do this the “right” way.

Time to Kick My Own Ass

by maryhelenc, posted in Fitnesslicious, My New Life As Me

May 31 came & went.

By the time the clock struck midnight, I was something I haven’t been in months: optimistic.

I’m not sure what brought about this change. Maybe it was a pep talk from my fellow MAMA’s helping me stay on the path of strength. Maybe it was lattes with Drew. Maybe it was a kind blog comment. Maybe it was a heart to heart with my best friend.

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