I struggle to want two conflicting lives separated by hundreds of miles.
(Pairs well with a Capri Sun or Sunny Delight, “Beloved” by Say Lou Lou, and one foot in the future with the other still rooted firmly in your past).
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I share with my younger self what life looks like over the next 10 years.
(Pairs well with cucumber infused vodka and sprite with freshly slapped mint, "Glory Days" by Macklemore and Kesha, and realizing sometimes life can surprise you in the best ways. Hindsight is 20/20, after all).
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I dare to dream of a world where marriage isn’t the only goal.
(Pairs well with the boldest of bold cabs, “Sit Still, Look Pretty” by Daya, and writing a much needed new ending to an outdated story).
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The world may be in the same storm, but I share my perspective of life in the boat alone.
(Pairs well with bourbon on the rocks, walking a mile in someone’s shoes, and “So Far Away” by Mary Lambert and taking a shot at shedding some light on the single side of the fence).
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It’s Week Four of Quarantine and I share my departure from normalcy to sheer survival, one glass of wine at a time.
(Pairs well with the Winking Owl Red Blend boxed wine from Aldi for $13.99, wearing the same outfit five days in a row, your Quarantine bestie Michelle Obama’s memoir Becoming and listening to “For A Better Day” by Avicii on repeat while asking yourself, “What day is it again, anyway?”).
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What do you say in these unprecedented times?
(Pairs well with a new subscription to nakedwines.com (I ordered a case), "Words Fail" by Ben Platt, and consecutive 1000 piece puzzles by White Mountain and HomeTown collection while you embrace social distancing).
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My third international experience and first time planning a trip with friends (read: writing a check out to a friend who planned everything).
(Pairs well with a Pisco Sour, a permit to hike the Inca Trail, "What We Live For" by American Authors and awkward living room dancing to "Solo Dance" by Martin Jensen after you purchase your next plane ticket… whenever that may be).
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A chance encounter on a Tuesday night shifts my perspective of what really is “normal.”
(Pairs well with a bold Malbec, “Braving the Wilderness” by Brené Brown, and an 8x10 photo of you living your best life - whatever that looks like to you).
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I face the harsh reality of dating today, and opt for a different option instead.
(Pairs well with "Courage" by Pink, a $6 Uber ride home for one, and sipping a bold red in the comfort of your home on the couch under your warmest and coziest blanket. Pants optional.)
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I cheers to my own personal celebrations and milestones as a single woman facing down yet another impending Valentine’s Day.
(Pairs well with the theme song of my life – "Party for One" by Carly Rae Jepsen, your 'special friend' in your nightstand drawer, and enjoying the Rebel Wilson classic How to be Single with your favorite spirited cocktail. I recommend the French 25 - bring on the bubbly!)
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