Category Archives: confessions
Things We Fight About
I know I’m always like, “Oh my gosh, my husband is so cute! Ah! I love him!” And it’s true, he is. And I do. But what I would never want you to think is that our marriage is perfect, … Continue reading
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What My 20s Taught Me: I’m So Hot Right Now
I’m going to show you a few photos of myself, and I’d like you to take a guess as to what they have in common. Ready? Here we go: … Okie dokie, any thoughts? Anyone? Alright, I’ll tell you. At … Continue reading
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What My 20s Taught Me: Everyone is Faking It
When I worked as a magazine editor, I had a great friendship with our publisher. Her name was (and still is, actually) Brenda. She was in her mid-40s and one of those women who just oozes confidence. She had a … Continue reading
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I quit.
Usually when I go quiet here, it’s because something big is going on. Remember when you didn’t hear from me for a while and then I was like, “Yeah, I’m pregnant”? I’m not pregnant, by the way. Holy Moses. What … Continue reading
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Messy/Beautiful
I’ve fallen into that trap we’ve all fallen into, of trawling the internet, clicking links from blog to blog to blog, seeing all these lives – these beautiful women in beautiful clothes living in beautiful houses somehow un-ruined by their … Continue reading
Filed under confessions, home, learning
A Fecal Matter
If you’ve been reading Great Smitten for any amount of time, you know I’ve shared an embarrassing story once or twice. This one’s a bit different. It’s a confession. Something I did that was, well…gross. But also just a testament … Continue reading
Filed under Baby, confessions, eww
Thank you for your patience.
I imagined myself spending my mornings on the computer, typing up blogs, editing photos – keeping you up-to-date with my American travels. And I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sat down at my mom’s Gateway (where’s the command … Continue reading
Filed under confessions, family, North Carolina, writing
How It Went Down (Part III)
Catch up: How it Went Down (Part I) How It Went Down (Part II) If you’re observant (and I know you are) you will have noticed that I haven’t gotten to the end of my how-Adlai-came-into-the-world story. Every time I … Continue reading
Filed under Baby, being afraid, confessions
I confess…
I am aware I didn’t post any Obsessions on Monday. Please don’t judge me. The thing is, the only thing I’m obsessed with this week is my upcoming trip to North Carolina for the wedding of my sister and brother. … Continue reading
Filed under confessions, I'm Obsessed With ____.
It’s not stalking if you’re related.
As an addition to this week’s obsessions, can I just say I’m obsessed with watching my baby sleep? I’m not saying that in a joking, “oh-my-gosh, I’m totally obsessed with my baby!” way. I actually think I’m obsessed. Like, I … Continue reading
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