Author: thehopefulpessimist

I'm an overextended mom and very likely a dismal wife ;) ! Writing seems to have taken on the role of therapy for me after an 'interesting' couple of years that I never saw coming. I elicit somewhat 'sweary' moments and utilize dark humor and sarcasm on top of all the coffee I consume just to get through the day. No longer blissfully oblivious, I can no longer keep my mouth shut....someone help me LOL! I am truly an introvert at heart, but my compassion for human beings has forced me out into this big scary world to share my story, in the hopes of maybe helping just one person realize they are not alone.

My Bad Gift Making & Giving Fails Began With Well Intentioned, Oversized Homemade Pajama Pants

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Happy Thanksgiving to all celebrating! I hope you’re all having a lovely weekend. I love this time of year! What else can I say!! Our house is just beginning to look a lot like a theme confused Christmas. Yay! High fives all around! Let’s see, we’ve got some red buffalo check, some mid 1980’s loud … Continue reading My Bad Gift Making & Giving Fails Began With Well Intentioned, Oversized Homemade Pajama Pants

Please Excuse Me While I Get My Jolly On

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Don’t mind me, I’m just gonna fa la la la la all over the place for the next few weeks while I try to maintain my sanity…er…yeah…I don’t know what this hell this is. I bet you’re thinking oh joy, who let this nut job have the ability to write and post publicly? That’d be … Continue reading Please Excuse Me While I Get My Jolly On

A Ceremony, An Extraordinary Friend And The Uncertain Future Ahead

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As I mentioned previously, this is a continuation of my sister's story. I watched from one of the back rows on the opposite side of the room from her. I couldn’t see her but I knew and felt her emotions in this moment. As she would always say, she’d sometimes fall into some feelings. Well … Continue reading A Ceremony, An Extraordinary Friend And The Uncertain Future Ahead

A Family Reunion Unlike Any Other…At The Post Office

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My post next week will be a continuation of my sister's story. I've found that I need to break it up a bit for my own mental well being. As always, I appreciate all of your support and patience. Thank you for reading! As you may have noticed, my family is not the least bit … Continue reading A Family Reunion Unlike Any Other…At The Post Office

Who Says Halloween In Isolation Has To Be Dull? We’re Going To Have Candy Cannons And Pyrotechnics!

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I know this is early, but the next few days are going to be hectic for me, so I thought I'd send my usual Saturday post out today.  Karma, is that you my dear friend? Ah yes, it has to be. Only you are capable of producing such mayhem. It's impressive, well done. All we … Continue reading Who Says Halloween In Isolation Has To Be Dull? We’re Going To Have Candy Cannons And Pyrotechnics!