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Where has the month gone?!

August 2, 2011 by melragent Leave a Comment

Wait... It's August?  How the heck did that happen?  One minute I am whining about my parents being in Africa for a month and the next thing I know... that month is over, mom has had her surgery and is already complianing about being bored with her recovery time. I guess being overwhelmed with … [Read more...] about Where has the month gone?!

Filed Under: 6 months to one year, Life at home

Overwhelmed… but happy

July 10, 2011 by melragent 1 Comment

This is not something I admit very often, but the past few weeks I have been overwhelmed with everything I am trying to do.  It is a new feeling for me, and I have to say... I do not like it.  I guess I have a limit.   To recap- this is what I have on my plate: Lots of freelance work.  Yes, … [Read more...] about Overwhelmed… but happy

Filed Under: 6 months to one year, Life at home

Laying low

June 16, 2011 by melragent 1 Comment

Sam and I have been laying low, avoiding all the paparazzi that have been stalking us since our TV debut. Well, not really, but wouldn't it be funny if it were true. The ads have been running for over a week now, and from what I can tell, lots of people have seen them. I have only seen the ad on … [Read more...] about Laying low

Filed Under: 6 months to one year, Life at home

A TV Star is born

June 6, 2011 by melragent 3 Comments

I have made a few allusions to a project that Sam and I have been working on and I can now tell everyone about it.... I was contacted about 3 months ago by Sutter Health and their ad agency to see if I would be willing to have my story told as part of their "Our Story is You" campaign. Turns out … [Read more...] about A TV Star is born

Filed Under: 6 months to one year, Life at home

Major milestones have been reached

June 3, 2011 by melragent Leave a Comment

Sorry to leave everyone hanging after my last post.  The shoe never fell... but my instinct was right that something was off with Sam.  Turns out he had a minor ear infection.  4 doses of amoxicillin and a bad reaction (diarrhea) and voila- the ears cleared right up! Which leaves us with a week … [Read more...] about Major milestones have been reached

Filed Under: 6 months to one year, Life at home

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