Category Archives: Rants n Stuff

Insomnia + Work = I’m Bad at Math

Posted on February 6, 2015 by erinparker75

Well hello! I didn’t see you come in. Let me just wrap this up… Just kidding. I wasn’t doing anything. Before I get into the bits and bobs of endo that you’ve come to know and love, Marissa has finally … Continue reading →

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Some notes on India

Posted on August 20, 2013 by erinparker75

So I know it seems like I’m a Pessimistic Patty, but there was a part to my trip that was really just awful, and I made a promise to myself to always be authentic on my blog. Sometimes life isn’t … Continue reading →

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How patience kicked my ass and took my name, part deux

Posted on January 4, 2013 by erinparker75

Instead of enjoying the journey, I’ve been too focused on the destination. But hellooo Erin, the journey IS the destination! I’m trying to remember those alleged patient moments from earlier so I can bring that with me now.  It was … Continue reading →

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Slang I Teach the Kids

Posted on June 9, 2011 by erinparker75

Well the honeymoon phase is definitely over. Miguel the baby cries nonstop, which means I get an average of 4-5 hours of sleep per night. Cranky Pants. Both of us.

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random things Madrileño style

Posted on June 2, 2011 by erinparker75

a rare breakfast for me here. “You’re eating eggs for breakfast??” Alex asks me in disbelief. Ok guys. It isn’t THAT weird. Ever hear of a far away land called North, Central and South America? Yeah, that tiny speck on … Continue reading →

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Hermes Crocodile Jacket

Posted on May 27, 2011 by erinparker75

Now, I’m not some crazy animal activist. I eat meat. It’s delicious. Plus, I’m from Texas and I think a steak dinner was my first meal out of the womb. But do I go out of my way to eat … Continue reading →

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random things Madrileño style

Posted on May 17, 2011 by erinparker75

Why is an alien telling me to stop?

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Travel Blogs That Inspire Me

Posted on December 7, 2010 by erinparker75

I’ve been feeling very uninspired and stuck lately – which really doesn’t make sense considering it’s the holidays – which I love, and considering I just got back from two fantastic trips (Arizona and Fort Worth). I also have Puerto … Continue reading →

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Interview With a Vampire?

Posted on October 27, 2010 by erinparker75

This just socks. I had an interview several weeks ago with a woman whom my recruiter described as a “socialite”. No joke. The woman actually used that term to describe herself. I stopped listening to the rest of the job … Continue reading →

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US Airways – My Nemesis (continued)

Posted on October 13, 2010 by erinparker75

So. So much for all my careful planning and New York Airport Transit ticket buying to meet Cheyne at Grand Central. I prepare myself mentally for the 2 hour bus ride by buying 3 trash magazines that set me back … Continue reading →

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