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Month: April 2024

  • holiday

    What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? Christmas is my favorite holiday. All the hustle and bustle, people are more cheerful, the cool crisp air, and having time off from work is always a plus for me.

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  • cassandra (rojie’s version)

    “Cause that’s where I was when I got the call…” I remember the exact moment when I got a call from my brother, it was while I was working. He said, “We have to go to the airport, dad’s in the hospital.” That my friends, was the worst day of my life.  I didn’t know…

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  • canadian rockies

    Have you ever been camping?   The last time I officially went camping (not glamping) was in the Canadian Rockies with my family. We went hiking, horseback riding, and went to the icefield.   We slept in our tents and van as we trekked there from our home.  It was picturesque, family bonding, and a moment…

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  • so high school (rojie’s version)

    “Get my car door, isn’t that sweet? (That sweet). Then pull me to thе backseat (The backseat) No onе’s ever had me (Had me), not like you.” I think he preferred my car over his even though he had an Audi…at least for having sex.  Not that we needed a lot of room…I’m pretty flexible…

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  • cut off

    I had enough of it so I cut it off. Three inches. I didn’t have any split ends.  I just felt like all this hair was weighing me down because it was so long. Every so often, I feel like I need a change.  Become renewed.  New hair, new me. It’s still past my shoulders. …

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  • productivity

    When do you feel most productive? I’m a night owl. I feel the most productive at night, unfortunately, due to my work schedule, I have to sleep earlier than I want to.

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  • robin (rojie’s version)

    “You have no room in your dreams for regrets”. I have a closetful of regrets. I regret: that I didn’t have more of a childhood.  I had to grow up quickly. pursuing a guy who already had a girlfriend.  This happened while I was at university (freshman year) and it was so fucking messy. entering…

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  • emojis

    What are your favorite emojis? These are my favorite: 🤣💩🫦😂🥹😍💜🧐

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  • off topic

    What topics do you like to discuss? Pitbulls. I love this breed. I love all animals. Music.  As a former classical pianist, this is my therapy. Easy recipes.  I love cooking, but I don’t always have the time to make fancy meals. Blogging.  Duh. Obvi. Organization.  I am a huge fan of organizing basically anything….

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  • imgonnagetyouback (rojie’s version)

    “Honey, I can tell when somebody still wants me, come clean…” It’s been a minute since I’ve been to Northern California so of course I had to ask my Big E which airport I should fly into.  San Francisco?  Sacramento?  San Jose?  Oakland? I was told NOT to fly into Oakland because it was quite…

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  • risky business

    When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? I take risks every day driving in SoCal. Every time I get a new job, it’s a risk. So far, it’s worked out pretty well. I dated men who read my blog. They all ended in heartaches. I moved 19 times…

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  • moving

    Describe a risk you took that you do not regret. I was a big fish in a little pond.  As soon as I felt this way, I knew it was time for me to move on. I left Minnesota.  I wanted to do more.  See more.  Feel more.  Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Minnesota. …

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  • i look in people’s windows (rojie’s version)

    Every day, I get a chance to look into my patients’ lives.  They tell me their life stories.  The good and the bad.  Most often though, it’s the bad because if they were healthy, they wouldn’t need me.  I see them trying to hold on…by a thread. I see a little bit of me in…

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  • missed opportunity

    Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? He was there.He was one of a kind, so damn rare.I was here.Standing in fear.If I could have done it differently, I might have chased after him down South.To kiss him passionately on the mouth.Beg him not…

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  • the black dog (rojie’s version)

    “I move through the world with the heartbroken…” When he told me he was moving, my heart sank. It was a sudden blow that left me feeling lost and confused. I had hoped for more time to figure out where our relationship was headed, but it seemed that the universe had other plans. For months,…

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  • aftermath

    How do you unwind after a demanding day? At the end of the day, I’ll take a warm shower, blog, listen to music or binge a show, and then fall asleep. If I’m lucky, I’ll get a massage.

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  • beyond

    Currently listening to: Fortnight by Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone Obsessed w/this song. I am beyond exhausted. I’ve been getting anywhere between 3-4 hours of sleep at a time and to make matters worse, I was sick with a cold the entire time.  In fact, I’m still not feeling 100, but I do what I’ve…

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  • and it goes like this…

    Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. I’m definitely an introvert. At one point, I was a semi-extrovert but now my vibe is softer and quieter. Smaller gatherings are more intimate and appealing than massive parties and conventions. What happened to me?

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  • traveling

    If I don’t post, it’s because I’m traveling.  I’m going to a conference with friends. To be honest, I am not feeling well (physically as I have caught a cold, ugh).  I’m taking everything OTC and hoping that it will push me through.  I’ve been drinking lots of fluids (about 2 quarts) and it’s got…

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  • little things

    Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. One thing that my dad taught me was that death is inevitable. He passed away when he was 47 years old. It taught me to grow up quickly after that. I’ve been thankful for all the memories, the little things in life, and do…

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  • 먹방 fail

    I love a good supper club and for brunch?  That’s even better.  I received an email from the restaurant stating that they were offering 50% off brunch this weekend and of course, I had to go. I ordered the pepita chilaquiles with carnitas and scrambled eggs.  I do prefer the green sauce over the red…

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  • fav restaurant

    What is your favorite restaurant? I’ve been blessed with eating at top restaurants, thanks to my friends and family.  One of my favorite restaurants is PAI Honolulu.  We opted for the chef’s tasting menu.  The food there was absolutely delicious and fresh.  You just can’t go wrong with anything there.

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  • girlfriend in a coma

    Friday was quite a shitty day. I woke up with a migraine. The weather looked questionable as to whether it was going to rain or not. When I got into the elevator to go to my unit, a random person came into the elevator, and when I asked her what floor, she looked perplexed.  She…

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  • coming back again

    It’s been 11 days since I had my chemical peel.  There’s this one woman at work who comes by nearly every day to examine my face.  It’s so awkward.  I always feel weird when people stare at me for a long period of time. Are they looking at my flaws?  Do I have something on…

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  • five things

    What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? There are a lot of things that make me happy: family freshly brewed coffee, it brings me back to life spending time with friends, this year is going to be the year of boyband concerts and good eats sleep…I love this so much listening to music…

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  • flashback

    Since my last post was about high school, I’m going to continue this theme.  First off, let’s address my bangs.  WTF?  I can’t believe I was walking around looking like that.  Luckily, it grew out quickly, which made it look better.  Thank God. Living in Minnesota, I always knew I was different than others.  Most…

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  • learned

    Describe something you learned in high school. I learned a few things: Spanish first love and heartbreak that life isn’t fair my breaking point – the stress of being a perfectionist was my downfall that I had an eating disorder there will always be someone who does things better and those who are smarter than…

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  • ain’t it funny?

    “Ain’t that funny? It’s been a while since you came around Now you wanna see what’s goin’ down Tryna tell me how you want my time Tryna tell me how I’m on your mind (On your mind) See, it never had to be this way You should’ve never played the games you played Now I’m seein’…

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  • it is what it is, it was what it was…

    Describe one positive change you have made in your life. I used to be consumed with anxiety and worry because I wanted everything perfect.  It took a long ass time to realize that I don’t have control over everything so I stopped worrying about those things and harnessed my energy towards things that truly mattered…

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  • the things i do…

    Finally, the swelling in my face and neck seems to be diminishing.  This is probably the most intense chemical peel I’ve done thus far.  When it was happening, the fumes went straight to my right eye and one single tear rolled down my face.  This tear stain has caused my skin to burn even more….

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  • walk it out

    What’s the most fun way to exercise? I love going on walks or hiking, joining groups like hip hop dance, or being on the treadmill while watching shows are the most fun for me.

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  • once, twice…

    What book could you read over and over again? One book that I could read over and over is the Chronicles of the Cheysuli series.  I didn’t think I was a person who was into fantasy but apparently I am.  It has the same type of vibe that Game of Thrones has.  I saw one…

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  • nostalgia

    For the most part, my face is done peeling except my neck.  I still keep it under wraps with a scarf. We went to a local Mexican restaurant and ate a quick late lunch before walking over to the venue. My friend invited me to the Pop 2000 tour concert with her and her daughter. …

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  • car keys

    The Tiësto remix is fire too. I’ve got this song on heavy rotation right now.   This is the kinda trance pop/progressive song I would love to listen to while being under the influence. After the clubs, we would either go eat at a 24-hour Korean or Chinese restaurant or go back to our place and…

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  • twilight

    If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why? I would have to say that if I were a character from a film, I would choose Alice Cullen from the Twilight series.  She’s quirky, loving, fun, pretty, and smart. 

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  • freebie

    What job would you do for free? I already do it for free for my friends and family but it would caring for dogs. Small dogs, large dogs, as long as they are friendly, I would babysit them for free.

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  • peel

    I’ve done this a few times now and I’ve had good results every time.  It’s almost like getting second-degree burns, it’s more prominent on my neck, which I apply Aquaphor and cover with a scarf to prevent peeling prematurely and hyperpigmentation.  I have a high pain tolerance, for me, it’s a game of how much…

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  • spectator

    What Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most? My favorite Olympic sports to watch are: figure skating, diving, gymnastics, and track + field.

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  • just between us, do you remember it

    Sometimes, I think about my exes and their wives, girlfriends, or toys. I imagine them all to have someone beautiful because 95% of my exes were good-looking. But I can’t help but wonder if they are smarter than me, how do they look…what are they like? Regardless, I hope they’re all happy. “And all I…

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  • april to do

    This month is going to get busy for me.  I have a lot of things I have to do.  I’m excited but also feeling overwhelmed.  Such is life, I suppose. My sleep schedule is very erratic, I’m just trying to get as much sleep as possible.  My anemia is acting a fool but I don’t…

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  • neighbors

    How would you improve your community? A few different ways to do this are to get to know your neighbors, participate in neighborhood activities, shop local small businesses, join Nextdoor, help vulnerable adults, and be aware of your surroundings.  

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  • the aftermath

    How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic? The new normal. It’s a phrase that has been thrown around so much that it has lost all meaning, and I, for one, have grown to despise it. But it’s not just the “new normal” that grates on my nerves; there are…

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  • amor no hay

    I keep coming back to this song.  The lyrics are poetic…le sigh. I’ve been a huge fan of Karol G for a while and this is still one of my favorites. It’s nearly midnight and I just barely finished work.  But to be fair, I did have a five-hour hiatus – I went over to…

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  • am ritual

    What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like? My weekdays start the same.  The alarm goes off and I push snooze at least once.  I finally roll out of bed, go to the bathroom, wash my hands and face, apply my 10923101 beauty products, then brush my teeth.  …

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