Category Archives: Thoughts

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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How patience kicked my ass and took my name, part 1

Posted on January 2, 2013 by erinparker75

source “I need a break. I don’t want any more lessons for a while.” Ho ho ho. Famous last words before the Universe threw me the middle finger and shoved me into my next adventure. TIME TO CULTIVATE THE ART … Continue reading →

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The Guest House

Posted on December 5, 2012 by erinparker75

one of my favorite poets (the other being Neruda!) The Guest House by Rumi This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. … Continue reading →

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C’mere regrets – let me hold you

Posted on November 29, 2012 by erinparker75

I’ve always had a strong reaction to the word “regret”. Back in college, I had a boyfriend who frequently told me that he had zero regrets, and how proud he was of this accomplishment. But every time he announced this … Continue reading →

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50 Shades of Grey

Posted on November 7, 2012 by erinparker75

POINT/COUNTERPOINT WITH MARISSA AND ERIN over gmail chat: me:  so last night, as i was writing, my book became rather….explicit and i LIKE it Marissa:  Uh oh. Like swearing? me: no. i mean sexually Marissa:  50 Shades of Erin. “And then the fast Audi … Continue reading →

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The Invitation

Posted on November 6, 2012 by erinparker75

The Invitation It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, And if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I … Continue reading →

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Power

Posted on September 4, 2012 by erinparker75

I’m walking through some pretty heavy stuff right now. Having good days and bad days. And I’m struggling with frustration, wanting to already be through and on the other side, instead of giving my Soul time to adjust and learn during this … 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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