Category Archives: My Life

Austin City Limits 2012, part 1

Posted on October 16, 2012 by erinparker75

My first ACL was a success! I know you guys were worried, but you needn’t be. I made it through with nary an injury, and a pocketful of new musicians that I now adore and have devoted my time to. … Continue reading →

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How Meditation Saved Me, part 2

Posted on October 9, 2012 by erinparker75

(read part one here!) So…that subtle conditioning over the years eventually trickled into my subconscious, settling there and birthing the belief that I should always hide my true self, because no one would ever approve. Plus, if I open my mouth, everyone will … Continue reading →

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How Meditation Saved Me, part 1

Posted on October 8, 2012 by erinparker75

I came back from Spain last year in a frenzy. A heaving, chaotic mess would be an understatement. I had gone through a horrific and emotionally violent breakup. I had wiggled my way out of an extremely uncomfortable living situation. … Continue reading →

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That’s a weird looking frog…

Posted on September 12, 2012 by erinparker75

Our fourth morning in El Salvador, I woke up early to go to the bathroom. Must’ve been round 5am cause the sun was starting to rise. I heard a noise in the shower so I pulled the door back and … Continue reading →

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Rihanna’s Wisdom

Posted on August 27, 2012 by erinparker75

I know, I know…a pop star saying something that resonates with me? But shame on me for judging. Wisdom can come from anywhere if you are open to receive it. Rihanna has a tattoo on her collarbone that says “Never … Continue reading →

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Witches Be Trippin’

Posted on July 30, 2012 by erinparker75

“Hey, you look hot…do you want a beer? Or some water?” I squint my eyes at the two ladies sitting nearby on the sand. I had come to the beach by myself with few supplies. I am hot, and would, … Continue reading →

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Cumpleaños

Posted on July 23, 2012 by erinparker75

I wanted a low key birthday since next weekend we are having a huge beach bash and things will inevitably turn into a shit show. So I went to Zumba, got TWO iced coffees from Starbucks before 12, mani/pedis with … Continue reading →

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Dirty Thirty….ONE

Posted on July 16, 2012 by erinparker75

I turn 31 on Saturday. I can’t believe I’m already one year deep into my 30’s. 30 has been pretty effing fantastic for me. I’m calmer, wiser, and funnier…and I traveled a ridiculous amount. Here’s one thing I haven’t accomplished … Continue reading →

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Learning to love myself

Posted on July 6, 2012 by erinparker75

Learning to love myself. It took 30 years for me to grasp that point. Then, once grasped, almost a full year’s journey to really learn what that means, and to be able to live it. It all started while I … Continue reading →

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River trips

Posted on July 3, 2012 by erinparker75

‘ello guv’nah! Just felt like saying that. Here’s to the first float trip of the season!…That actually happened the first weekend in June, but I’m lazy, so a month late. Charlie (Charles when he’s in trouble), coolers filled to the … Continue reading →

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