“If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have none.” How many times have you heard or spoken that simple sentence? I know I can’t count the number of times those words have crossed my ears or lips, and I often sum it up to being “my father’s daughter” – The MacInnis curse extends even to… Continue reading #AshleyProblems
Dating.What a wonderfully terrifying rollercoaster of craziness that is. It’s no big secret that I’ve found myself back in the dating game over the past six months, though I can honestly say I made a premature return starting out. I was terrified of being alone. Terrified. I’m not afraid of being alone any more, but… Continue reading How To Date A Single Mom
I’ve already said that I’m skipping the whole New Year’s Resolution this year, but I still have high hopes and many goals to accomplish in 2013. Some of these goals will come to fruition mostly on their own, and some will take work and I know many more will take shape as the days, weeks… Continue reading Good Enough
I still can’t believe 2012 is coming to an end.A year ago, I toasted to “the best year yet” with J as we rang in the New Year. It’s no secret that my year didn’t turn out the way I had been anticipating, but that’s OK. If it had, I wouldn’t have made the new… Continue reading Gratitude
Sometimes, without intending to, I seem to torture myself with unnecessary punishment. After surviving Christmas (sans J) without a single tear, I made the impossibly stupid decision to dig out my wedding rings. They’ve been tucked away for months now, unseen but not forgotten. I looked at them for a moment or two, shiny and pretty in their… Continue reading Final Firsts
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