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December 18, 2008

5 Stages of Grief

You know the five stages of grief: depression, anger, bargaining, denial, acceptance? I think I’m on stage 2: ANGER! It’s Christmas alright? The holidays are upon us. I’m trying not to think about the fact that the guy I was…

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December 18, 2008

https://catherinegacad.com/2008/12/18/1833/

December 16, 2008

Withdrawal

It hasn’t been easy.  Even though I know it’s done.  I’ve cut off all ties to the guy I’ve been involved with for the past three years. Completely eradicated him.  Did a search and deleted him from my contacts and…

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December 14, 2008

https://catherinegacad.com/2008/12/14/1831/

December 13, 2008

I relented on going out with another guy since one soulmate is in NYC and the other had a symposium all weekend in Berkeley. I’m just going to put this out there.  With a few exceptions, I really do not…

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https://catherinegacad.com/2008/12/13/1830/

December 12, 2008

https://catherinegacad.com/2008/12/12/1829/

December 12, 2008

Friends Without Benefits

Even though, ultimately, things didn’t work out between us…I love that Bill and I are friends. It turned out as well as I could have expected considering we didn’t get married. From: Gacad, CatherineTo: BillSubject: hiya Hey, I got my…

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December 12, 2008

https://catherinegacad.com/2008/12/12/1827/

December 11, 2008

Behind Door #2

Perfect timing, I got my second match from my matchmaker last night. Remember, she has to set me up with 8 guys within a 2 year period. 2 down, 15 more months to go. He sounds…imperfect…but I’m going to try…

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December 11, 2008

https://catherinegacad.com/2008/12/11/1825/

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