Dear friends, family, employers, acquaintances, followers, neighbors, and anyone else I haven't covered - I think we all know how it feels to be judged...and we're lying to ourselves and everyone else if we claim to never have been on either the receiving or giving side of judgement. Whether it's because of the color of … Continue reading An Open Letter to Literally Everyone
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Let it go
I realize that my obsession with Frozen is pretty #basic. I'm okay with that. The film came out when I was going through a lot of changes and I realized just how much I identify with Elsa. I don't like the song "Let it go" because it's catchy and cute. I like it because it's … Continue reading Let it go
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Voted Most Difficult To Get A Date With
I think I'm pretty cute. Not like I'm conceited or anything, it just took me a long time to get comfortable with myself, so I own it. It's not even like I've got a Regina George Complex (...so you agree. You think you're really pretty.)...it's more about just knowing that I'm a package deal. I'm … Continue reading Voted Most Difficult To Get A Date With
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Bad Blood
As much as I hate to admit it...Tay Swift is kind of my guilty pleasure. And as stupid as I think the "Bad Blood" music video is...her simple lyrics...they hold a lot of truth. We were kids...and I've always been a bit naive. Dating apps were pretty sketchy back then and were definitely frowned upon … Continue reading Bad Blood
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You know I’m frustrated when I respond only in emojis…
I either don't have time to put words into a sentence for my own enjoyment or I simply don't have any. Either way, this is when you know to either get me coffee or alcohol, STAT. For the record, I'm not complaining...but I've been working but butt off lately. I kind of rediscovered my motivation, … Continue reading You know I’m frustrated when I respond only in emojis…
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Home.
Move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. Walk into someone else's shoes or at least eat their food. Open your mind. Get up off the couch. Move. - Anthony Bourdain Chicago is a great city, don't get me wrong. It has everything you … Continue reading Home.
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Ice Cream Detox
My name is Marie Carlson, and I'm an ice cream addict. I'm not a terribly unhealthy person...since my experiment with vegetarianism, I've been paying extra attention to the nutrients I put into my body. I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, I take my vitamins, and I try not to over-eat. So, why have … Continue reading Ice Cream Detox
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Parisian Adventures
I've waited 9 years to visit France. I started taking French classes when I was in eighth grade because I was a ballerina. By chance, I've continued classes through college and made it my minor...but I'd never visited. I had always wanted to study abroad but it was far too expensive, in more ways than … Continue reading Parisian Adventures
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Persevere
Today, I had one of those runs. You start out, wondering why you bothered to leave the house...and by the time you finish, you feel like you could conquer the world. It was hot and sunny and brutal but beautiful. And I was just in the mood to run today, in spite of the hear, … Continue reading Persevere
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We’re All Mad Here
I realize there is a lot I blab about on this blog: everything from school (which isn't really applicable anymore) to interning, to jobs, to travel, to fitness, and health. It's a lot to keep track of, even for me. I'm not trying to be one of those "jack of all trades" types of blogs, … Continue reading We’re All Mad Here
Marie R. Carlson 