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Video: Dr Ang of SDP Talks about the 2009 Recession, Job Loss & Stress

I can so relate to this. A job is so much part of your identity and it can be devastating to be unemployed. The worries can be intense. Dr Ang also talks about job pay cuts and how this affects … Continue reading

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I’m Posting Every Day in 2011

If I miss a day I hope to make up for it on other days. Actually, I have been posting quite regularly since I started in April 2010. To be honest I have become addicted to blogging as it’s filled … Continue reading

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I Don’t Want to Disappoint my Six Year Old Self

My bursting with confidence, six year old self, if she had the chance to meet the 40 year old me that’s plagued with self doubt would say, “You’re a writer. You love words and illustrations, remember?”. I finally need to … Continue reading

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My Confession: I Should Not be Ashamed of This, But I Am

I don’t know why it’s so hard for me to put this out there, but ok here goes – I am unemployed. I am jobless and very ashamed, guilt ridden, and embarrassed about it. The thing is, I wasn’t retrenched, … Continue reading

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Jon Hamm and His Girlfriend at the 2010 Emmys

I love a guy who is loyal.  Jon Hamm shows he is as he appears on the red carpet with Jennifer Westfeldt who have been together since he was not famous and couldn’t get acting jobs. He used to be … Continue reading

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Attempting Fiction (The Interview)

Mila wiped her clammy hands on her new charcoal skirt and adjusted her white blouse.  Willing herself not to loose her balance she walked into the room.  It had been months since she had worn proper shoes.  The new shoes … Continue reading

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