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Category Archives: Life Lessons

I’m Not 20 Anymore

I’ve officially reached the next level of adulthood and self awareness. 1. I’m not young enough to drink that much and be okay the next day. 2. only when I drink that much do I admit I’m not okay to begin with.

Posted byS. J. SmithJune 12, 2022Posted inGeneral Life Stuff, Life LessonsTags:bad decisions, i'm fine, mental health1 Comment on I’m Not 20 Anymore

Staring Down the Barrel of 8 Months

Tears, teeth, cuddles and cuteness

Posted byS. J. SmithApril 18, 2022Posted inLife LessonsTags:baby, parentingLeave a comment on Staring Down the Barrel of 8 Months

I Got Babysat

I may be a grown ass adult…but sometimes I need adult supervision

Posted byS. J. SmithNovember 5, 2021November 4, 2021Posted inGeneral Life Stuff, Life LessonsTags:baby, dogs, downward spiral, self help, sleepLeave a comment on I Got Babysat

If You Could Just Say What You Mean That’d Be Great

Why would people just say what they actually mean? That would be too easy wouldn’t it?

Posted byS. J. SmithApril 23, 2021Posted inGeneral Life Stuff, Life Lessons, pregnancyTags:life lesson, pregnancy, what do you meanLeave a comment on If You Could Just Say What You Mean That’d Be Great

Intrusive Thoughts

I’m gonna need my brain to stop being such a damn weirdo.

Posted byS. J. SmithSeptember 23, 2020Posted inGeneral Life Stuff, Life LessonsTags:intrusive thoughts, male privilege, not alone, self help, support, womenLeave a comment on Intrusive Thoughts

Why Must Everything Be A Competition?

In a time when all I want is to be a gentle mogwai, I’ve got gremlins running through my mind wreaking havoc.

Posted byS. J. SmithAugust 28, 2020Posted inGeneral Life Stuff, Life LessonsTags:competition, gremlins, intrusive thoughts, mogwai, to-do listsLeave a comment on Why Must Everything Be A Competition?

Arranged Marriages – Maybe Not The Worst Idea

I’m not saying arranged marriages are my thing but it would’ve saved me a lot time and blows to the confidence.

Posted byS. J. SmithAugust 24, 2020Posted inGeneral Life Stuff, Life LessonsTags:arranged marriages, dating, in-lawsLeave a comment on Arranged Marriages – Maybe Not The Worst Idea

I am too old for this

I am this close to a quarter life crisis and far too old for this.

Posted byS. J. SmithAugust 24, 2020Posted inLife LessonsTags:adulting, clubbing, not my, quarter life crisis, responsibility, too oldLeave a comment on I am too old for this

Life Lessons: Before my Quarter Life Crisis

It’s hard enough trying to live your life
But not following your dreams made you dead inside
If you don’t love what you do – The Script – If It’s Not Right For You

Posted byS. J. SmithAugust 21, 2020Posted inLife LessonsTags:career, failure, life lesson, wisdomLeave a comment on Life Lessons: Before my Quarter Life Crisis

Sell yourself

Let’s talk about selling yourself. PG13

Posted byS. J. SmithJuly 19, 2020August 21, 2020Posted inLife LessonsTags:self promotion, sell, yourselfLeave a comment on Sell yourself

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