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By Heather Christena Schmidt October 3, 2017October 3, 2017

From Now On, I’ll Do Me

I haven’t had much time to write for the last few months. I’ve written, just not on my blog. Still, I hadn’t realized how long it’s been since I checked … Continue reading From Now On, I’ll Do Me

By Heather Christena Schmidt October 24, 2015May 9, 2016

An Open Letter To My Family, Friends, and Casual Acquaintances

Today marks four weeks since my husband started his new job. Our lives kind of-sort of revolve around his work schedule – well that, homeschooling, tennis, and you know…daily life. … Continue reading An Open Letter To My Family, Friends, and Casual Acquaintances

By Heather Christena Schmidt September 30, 2015May 9, 2016

I Run a Tight Ship. Until I Don’t.

I’m just going to say it: I have a major stick up my ass. It’s way up there, wedged somewhere in the deepest cavern of my innards. I like to … Continue reading I Run a Tight Ship. Until I Don’t.

By Heather Christena Schmidt March 3, 2015May 10, 2016

Renters Forever, We Find Ourselves With No Home

My husband and I, we are lifetime renters. We love the perks of renting: we don’t have to deal with maintenance problems, we have the security of living under the … Continue reading Renters Forever, We Find Ourselves With No Home

By Heather Christena Schmidt April 3, 2014April 3, 2014

Welcome To Texas, You’re Pregnant

I never thought I’d say this, but I miss California. I miss the way you can go outside and not break into a sweat from the sheer heat and humidity, … Continue reading Welcome To Texas, You’re Pregnant

By Heather Christena Schmidt November 26, 2013

So I almost vomited in the parking lot of my high school today…

We were driving around today, killing time and enjoying the seat warmers in our rental car, when all of a sudden I realized that we were in my hometown. The … Continue reading So I almost vomited in the parking lot of my high school today…

By Heather Christena Schmidt January 30, 2013

Screw Yourself Sideways, Spring Cleaning

I’ve been spring cleaning for about a week. At first it was as it always is – like a new boyfriend. I was excited. My heart a’fluttered at the thought … Continue reading Screw Yourself Sideways, Spring Cleaning

By Heather Christena Schmidt November 1, 2012November 1, 2012

Fall Makes Me Homesick

Therefore, it needs to end now. I got really into fall at first. I do every year. I got the pumpkins. And the goards and shit. Halloween was a big … Continue reading Fall Makes Me Homesick

By Heather Christena Schmidt October 1, 2012October 1, 2012

Ironies in My Home

Friday I ranted on STFU Fridays about hipsters, which is very close to home for me because I’m married to someone that wishes with every breath in his body that … Continue reading Ironies in My Home