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2020 Destroyed My Life, So I’m Creating a New One

2020 Destroyed My Life, So I’m Creating a New One

May 24, 2021 | Life Hacks, Mamahood, Relationships

  2020 Destroyed My Life as I Knew It.  Before the 2020 pandemic, I had a committed partnership, a house in a beautiful neighborhood and a cush job in innovation where I was flown to New York to speak at conferences. As I walk out of the pandemic in Spring 2021,...
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  • ▼2022
    • ▼ August
      • Why You Should Love, Not Loathe, Your Baggage
  • ▼2021
    • ▼ October
      • Looking for True Love? Find Your Tribe
      • How to Make a Rainbow Out Of Motherly Love
      • Is Passionate Love Worth Your Sanity?
      • I’m Sick of People Preaching “Self Love” and Here’s Why
    • ▼ September
      • To Be What You Want to Be, Stop Wanting and Doing….
      • Are You Stuck in a Creative Rut? Three Ways to Get Out
      • Time Stressed? 5 Hacks for an Additional 30 Minutes Each Day
    • ▼ August
      • Why you Should Stop Everything and Do this ONE Thing for Success.
      • Stop Being An Angelic People Pleaser
      • What Should Your Legacy Be?
      • How to Do the Whole30 Diet with a Toddler
    • ▼ July
      • How to Survive (and Enjoy) Going to a Wedding Solo ...
      • Frazzled Coping Strategies - What to Do When You Lose your Phone (Again)
      • Are Your Memories Real, Even When Disputed by Family?
      • Is the Love for Your Child Dysfunctional? Relax, it's Normal ...
    • ▼ June
      • I Asked 13 People Who Taught Them to Love; Their Answers Will Surprise You
      • Is Resentment Poisoning Your Life? 5 Tips to Move On
      • Do You Really Suck or is it Imposter Syndrome?
      • Why You Can’t Find the One (and Why It’s Ok): Part 3
      • When People Don't Want to Hear Your Truth
    • ▼ May
      • 2020 Destroyed My Life, So I’m Creating a New One
  • ▼2020
    • ▼ October
      • Five Awesome Things the Pandemic Has Done for Me (The Pandemefits)
    • ▼ September
      • Five Reasons to Get to the Mountains NOW
      • Please do this one thing for me ...
      • 5 Ways I am Finding Hope after Ruth Bader Ginsburg Died
      • Releasing Unforgivable Hurts
      • How the 2020 End of Days is Slowly Killing Me
      • Am I a Corporate Sell Out?
      • Am I a Masochist Mama?
    • ▼ August
      • Metamorphosis to Suburban Mom from Second Tier Socialite
  • ▼2018
    • ▼ February
      • Is this City Destroying our Community?
    • ▼ January
      • How Being Less Productive Made Me More Productive
      • Three Signs You’re Too Lazy For Love
  • ▼2017
    • ▼ November
      • How to Give ‘Real Time Feedback’ Without Being a Jerk
      • Unplanned pregnancies to poor performance reviews...what we reveal at work
    • ▼ August
      • ‘Knocked Up’?! How I embraced a non-linear life…
    • ▼ May
      • Two Words to Increase Your Happiness
    • ▼ March
      • How Writing Weekly on Medium Changed My Life
    • ▼ February
      • Why You Should Give Your Lover an Onion
      • Women Need to Date Carpenters Like Men Date Yoga Instructors
      • Why You Can’t Find the One: Part 2
    • ▼ January
      • How a Powder Day Threatened my Friendship
      • Do We Do it For Love or Money?
      • Wanna be happy? Screw the resolutions.
  • ▼2016
    • ▼ December
      • What People REALLY Want for Christmas
      • Why You Can't Fall in Love Like You Want To
    • ▼ November
      • Five Things I am NOT Thankful For
      • How to Survive a Red-Blue Thanksgiving
      • The One Thing to Save Your Relationship
    • ▼ October
      • Gut Feeling? 4 Reasons NOT to Listen to It
      • Has Tech Killed Art in San Francisco?
      • 50 Shades of Ambiguity: Why the ‘Gray Zone’ is Good For You
    • ▼ September
      • Tell Fear to F*ck Off-4 Ways to Jumpstart a New Life
      • Why You Can’t Make Your Relationship Last
      • Quantity or Quality? My Blogging Struggle
      • My Family’s Gay Indian Montana Wedding
    • ▼ August
      • How to Survive Loss, Without Losing Yourself
      • Books that Change the Course of Our Lives
      • Age 40 - Half Dead or Just Starting?
      • Why Feeling Like You're Not Enough ....Is More Than Enough
    • ▼ July
      • How to Stop Feeling Like You’re Drowning — Life Tips from Ducks
      • A Critique on Critique: How to Use it, How to Lose it.
      • Wanna Be Interesting? Write in a Bar
    • ▼ June
      • Why Don't We Listen to our Gut?
      • Choice-Make One and Don't Look Back
      • 3 of the Best Life Lessons Learned from Dad
      • When Lying is Better Than Truth
    • ▼ May
      • The Naked Truth of Getting Older
      • The Talk No One Wants to Have
      • Good Naked vs. Bad Naked
      • Open Up, Close More Deals
    • ▼ April
      • Leaving Perfection - A Poem
      • To Fall Out of Love, Do This.
      • Why He Won't Marry You
      • Jump off the Career Ladder, Save Your Life
    • ▼ March
      • The Happiness Gamble: Settle or Hold Out?
      • Why You Cannot Find "The One"
    • ▼ February
      • Redefining Success
  • ▼2015
    • ▼ December
      • The Only Resolution You Should Make
    • ▼ November
      • The Grateful Competition
    • ▼ October
      • Why Delhi is Better than Burning Man
    • ▼ August
      • Sell Your Suitcase: 4 Reasons to Stop Traveling
    • ▼ July
      • How our 'PC' Culture is ruining us
    • ▼ May
      • A Woman at Odds: Baby or Love?
    • ▼ February
      • 4 Unconventional Ways to Celebrate V-Day, Solo
      • Why I Write
    • ▼ January
      • Release Your Mind: The Art of Memory Management
  • ▼2014
    • ▼ December
      • This Season, Give the Gift of TMI
    • ▼ November
      • Why You Don’t Have Community (and How to Build it)
    • ▼ October
      • Egg Freezing: What They Don't Tell You
    • ▼ September
      • When 'The One' isn’t The One (and Marries Someone Else)
    • ▼ August
      • Don't Do This in Your 30's
    • ▼ July
      • How to Fall in Love in 5 Minutes
    • ▼ May
      • Finger Lickin' Freedom: 4 Things I Love About America....
      • Addicted to Intensity*: Interview with a Serial Crisis Zone Doctor
    • ▼ April
      • Have Regrets? Get Over It.
    • ▼ March
      • New York vs. San Francisco: In Quotes
    • ▼ February
      • A Love Letter to my Liver
    • ▼ January
      • NonResolutions: NonImprovement Plans for the New Year
  • ▼2013
    • ▼ October
      • Marry A Man Who Doesn't Read
      • Building Relationships in Urban Anonymity: A Tale of Two Peruvians
      • How to Mess Up Your Online Identity (#FAIL)
    • ▼ September
      • My Dirty Secret
      • Burning Man Lessons from A Newbie
    • ▼ August
      • Stop Talking: Making Less More.
      • Dream Job Interview: From Hedge Funds to Mountain Peaks
    • ▼ July
      • Imperfectly Naked
    • ▼ June
      • 3 Ways To Indulge like a Parisian
    • ▼ May
      • Bringing Your 'Whole Self' To Work?!
    • ▼ April
      • Stilettos, Sexism, and Sheryl Sandberg
    • ▼ March
      • A Different Take on Philanthropy
    • ▼ February
      • Things Not Posted on Facebook
      • How to Live Life and Love it!
  • ▼2012
    • ▼ May
      • Be Naked: A Weekend in Esalen
    • ▼ April
      • Not Thinking About Sex in a Monastery
  • ▼2011
    • ▼ August
      • A Love Poem for Us All

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Rosie turned ONE this week! What a journey and we Rosie turned ONE this week! What a  journey and we’re excited for more adventures to come!
#doodlemom #aussiedoodle #welovedogs
Such a great time in NYC— catching up with dear Such a great time in NYC— catching up with dear old , I mean “young”, friends , work offsite brainstorm that ended up in a beer hall, a little Broadway, a little street art, and bagels…..

#lovenyc
I’ve been coming to NYC for over 20 years for wo I’ve been coming to NYC for over 20 years for work (and some play). Always run the boardwalk by the West Side Highway. Only two major changes since I started running here…. One major building and ….my pace!  Grandmas are passing me. Is it me or are you New Yorkers incredibly fit?!? 

#runmamamarun #wheninnewyork #runninggirl
And that’s a wrap four our journey to the Edinbu And that’s a wrap four our journey to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and long nights playing werewolf at Canberry tower. What a week. AND What a lovely inspirational group to be there with. I think we all saw 20 plus shows from dance to comedy to opera to drama to the just totally absurd. Can’t wait to return! 

#fringefestival #summertrip
First ever #fringefestival in #edinburgh with a fa First ever #fringefestival in #edinburgh with a fantastic group of creatives , investors, and entrepreneurs. Birthday was complete with whisky tasting and a bagpipe serenade. Can’t wait to return. And thank @alicianavarro
Lake District love. A sampling of photos. Oddly I’ve taken NO photos of the food even though I’ve had my FIRST EVER Scottish egg as well as a lovely Hillside Michelin star menu courtesy of my beautiful friend @alicianavarro (and early birthday to me!)

 Love. Love. Love it here. 

(Yes it’s August and I’m wearing two coats…..)

#girlswhotravel #lakedistrict #walkingtour
Look is called “I have a 5 year old” Look is called “I have a 5 year old”
We did it! 17 days, 10 locations, 2500 miles, and We did it! 17 days, 10 locations, 2500 miles, and countless friends, family members and ice cream cones. Back at home with only great memories. Last stop was a train car resort near mt Shasta. ❤️
On the road again…. This morning Bend. Tonight M On the road again…. This morning Bend. Tonight Mt Shasta. Two days ago- Silverwood theme park north of Coeur D’Alene. Vivi is learning g photography and getting VERY good at 20 questions….
Our fourth Fourth of July parade in Coeur D’Alen Our fourth Fourth of July parade in Coeur D’Alene Idaho.
And so the roadtrip continues…. From Livingston And so the roadtrip continues…. From Livingston to a cabin in the crazies back through Missoula. Lots of family and friends and dogs along the way. Not sure who is having more fun-Rosie or Vivi 

#montana #montanagirl #montanagirls
So I bought myself this super cute hat in a vintag So I bought myself this super cute hat in a vintage store. It’s snug but fits me great. Vivi asks to try it on and promptly decides it fits HER better. Now she’s wearing it everywhere and getting exclaims of cuteness from the locals. I guess it’s her hat now. Sigh.
Fun trip to the Portland zoo and food trucks with Fun trip to the Portland zoo and food  trucks with friends and family before hitting the road again. I’m getting so much joy from reuniting with people that I’ve know for years as well as seeing the wonders of the world from from the eyes of a Five year old. @sophiefauveau we are missing a photo together from this trip but not the memories. See you in Sept! 

@subieg we loved staying with you thank you for such a great time! 

#roadtrip #bestofthewest
Next stop- dunes of southern Oregon coast. Vivi is Next stop- dunes of southern Oregon coast. Vivi is having a blast and sleeping harder than ever at night. Mommy too!
Road-trip! With my favorite two girls. We’re doi Road-trip! With my favorite two girls. We’re doing the same trip (but in reverse) that I did with my dad and my brother when I was 16! Final destination is Montana but really enjoying the southern Oregon coast right now! (Prior we were in CA redwood territory!)

#motheranddaughter #westcoast #roadtripsummer
Happy Father’s Day to 1-my dad- who has transfor Happy Father’s Day to 1-my dad- who has transformed into amazing Grandfather and 2-to my brother who’s not just a two time father now but also a fantastic uncle. 

Two heroes to our little kids.
Anyone else miss them? #2000snostalgia #sublime Anyone else miss them? #2000snostalgia #sublime
My very talented sister in law @anacooksagain made My very talented sister in law @anacooksagain made these biscuits for all the #tedlasso watch parties. They’re truly magical and now I believe I can do anything. (No- they weren’t laced with mushrooms, I asked).

#believe
Oceanside hike with friends. Thanks @wandelust for Oceanside hike with friends. Thanks @wandelust for the photo and sillies. 😊❤️
Easter confetti and cake and smiles. Love these g Easter confetti and cake and smiles. 
Love these guys and all of you I spent various Passover, Easter and Pagan shenanigans with this week! 

Ps/ (new) flourless chocolate cake v.22 over the years. Decorated by small hands 😊
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Rosie turned ONE this week! What a journey and we Rosie turned ONE this week! What a  journey and we’re excited for more adventures to come!
#doodlemom #aussiedoodle #welovedogs
Such a great time in NYC— catching up with dear Such a great time in NYC— catching up with dear old , I mean “young”, friends , work offsite brainstorm that ended up in a beer hall, a little Broadway, a little street art, and bagels…..

#lovenyc
I’ve been coming to NYC for over 20 years for wo I’ve been coming to NYC for over 20 years for work (and some play). Always run the boardwalk by the West Side Highway. Only two major changes since I started running here…. One major building and ….my pace!  Grandmas are passing me. Is it me or are you New Yorkers incredibly fit?!? 

#runmamamarun #wheninnewyork #runninggirl
And that’s a wrap four our journey to the Edinbu And that’s a wrap four our journey to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and long nights playing werewolf at Canberry tower. What a week. AND What a lovely inspirational group to be there with. I think we all saw 20 plus shows from dance to comedy to opera to drama to the just totally absurd. Can’t wait to return! 

#fringefestival #summertrip
First ever #fringefestival in #edinburgh with a fa First ever #fringefestival in #edinburgh with a fantastic group of creatives , investors, and entrepreneurs. Birthday was complete with whisky tasting and a bagpipe serenade. Can’t wait to return. And thank @alicianavarro
Lake District love. A sampling of photos. Oddly I’ve taken NO photos of the food even though I’ve had my FIRST EVER Scottish egg as well as a lovely Hillside Michelin star menu courtesy of my beautiful friend @alicianavarro (and early birthday to me!)

 Love. Love. Love it here. 

(Yes it’s August and I’m wearing two coats…..)

#girlswhotravel #lakedistrict #walkingtour
Look is called “I have a 5 year old” Look is called “I have a 5 year old”
We did it! 17 days, 10 locations, 2500 miles, and We did it! 17 days, 10 locations, 2500 miles, and countless friends, family members and ice cream cones. Back at home with only great memories. Last stop was a train car resort near mt Shasta. ❤️
On the road again…. This morning Bend. Tonight M On the road again…. This morning Bend. Tonight Mt Shasta. Two days ago- Silverwood theme park north of Coeur D’Alene. Vivi is learning g photography and getting VERY good at 20 questions….
Our fourth Fourth of July parade in Coeur D’Alen Our fourth Fourth of July parade in Coeur D’Alene Idaho.
And so the roadtrip continues…. From Livingston And so the roadtrip continues…. From Livingston to a cabin in the crazies back through Missoula. Lots of family and friends and dogs along the way. Not sure who is having more fun-Rosie or Vivi 

#montana #montanagirl #montanagirls
So I bought myself this super cute hat in a vintag So I bought myself this super cute hat in a vintage store. It’s snug but fits me great. Vivi asks to try it on and promptly decides it fits HER better. Now she’s wearing it everywhere and getting exclaims of cuteness from the locals. I guess it’s her hat now. Sigh.
Fun trip to the Portland zoo and food trucks with Fun trip to the Portland zoo and food  trucks with friends and family before hitting the road again. I’m getting so much joy from reuniting with people that I’ve know for years as well as seeing the wonders of the world from from the eyes of a Five year old. @sophiefauveau we are missing a photo together from this trip but not the memories. See you in Sept! 

@subieg we loved staying with you thank you for such a great time! 

#roadtrip #bestofthewest
Next stop- dunes of southern Oregon coast. Vivi is Next stop- dunes of southern Oregon coast. Vivi is having a blast and sleeping harder than ever at night. Mommy too!
Road-trip! With my favorite two girls. We’re doi Road-trip! With my favorite two girls. We’re doing the same trip (but in reverse) that I did with my dad and my brother when I was 16! Final destination is Montana but really enjoying the southern Oregon coast right now! (Prior we were in CA redwood territory!)

#motheranddaughter #westcoast #roadtripsummer
Happy Father’s Day to 1-my dad- who has transfor Happy Father’s Day to 1-my dad- who has transformed into amazing Grandfather and 2-to my brother who’s not just a two time father now but also a fantastic uncle. 

Two heroes to our little kids.
Anyone else miss them? #2000snostalgia #sublime Anyone else miss them? #2000snostalgia #sublime
My very talented sister in law @anacooksagain made My very talented sister in law @anacooksagain made these biscuits for all the #tedlasso watch parties. They’re truly magical and now I believe I can do anything. (No- they weren’t laced with mushrooms, I asked).

#believe
Oceanside hike with friends. Thanks @wandelust for Oceanside hike with friends. Thanks @wandelust for the photo and sillies. 😊❤️
Easter confetti and cake and smiles. Love these g Easter confetti and cake and smiles. 
Love these guys and all of you I spent various Passover, Easter and Pagan shenanigans with this week! 

Ps/ (new) flourless chocolate cake v.22 over the years. Decorated by small hands 😊
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