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Notes from the Edge

Classical music makes me cry.  Or at least the classical, depressing music that I love to listen to. I grew up playing the piano, but I’m most moved by the violin.  When I listen to the violin, I feel like…

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Unlikely Advisor

It was a few minutes past midnight.  My cell phone was ringing in the kitchen which is where I charge it.  Fuck.  If I have to come into the office right now, I might go postal.  I propelled myself off…

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Wee Little Update

I have been working my ass off. Like into the night type of ass off. On call and not getting paid like a doctor type of ass off. It’s been brutal. Painfully exhaustingly brutal. I also lost my internet connection….

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We Are Done!

I was dating ten guys.  The number is dwindling.  Given my work situation and my stress levels, I am highly irritable.  I’ve been lashing out at all of them.  Not paying enough attention.  And even when I do, it’s not…

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Wellcovia

I don’t feel well.  My body is completely fucked up.  I’m sleep-deprived.  My eyelids are flickering. I haven’t showered.  My toenails are half an inch long.  My legs are prickly.  I’ve distanced myself from my friends who’ve asked about hanging…

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