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I Left My Heart in San Francisco – Part IV

Posted on April 20, 2015 by emsander

Day 4 Rose is so cool. She’s that edgy artistic type with funky rings, unique piercings, and sleek angled hair dyed red.  She’s who I want my alter-ego to be. We technically met for dinner my second day in San … Continue reading →

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D.C.: My New Life Chapter

Posted on August 17, 2013 by emsander

I was on the metro yesterday with two of my new co-workers, laughing and joking. As I smiled, I thought about how far I’ve come. Wasn’t I in a hospital fighting with doctors and struggling to breathe not long ago? … Continue reading →

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The Itch That Must Be Scratched

Posted on June 11, 2013 by emsander

I’m getting the itch. It begins with an errant thought. That thought grows into a small inkling that is tucked into my subconscious and marinates. Until one day that thought bursts into a flame of passion and determination that commandeers … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Quarter-Life Crisis

Posted on May 6, 2013 by emsander

“What do you want to do?” “I want to leave my job and I don’t want to resign my lease.” The second the words left my mouth I knew they were true. As scary as they were, those words had … Continue reading →

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What to Do When You Lose Your Job

Posted on April 4, 2013 by emsander

It was the moment every worker fears. I was called into my boss’ office and his face was wrinkled in worry. Oh god, what did I do wrong? “Erica, this isn’t easy for me to say and I’m so sorry … Continue reading →

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The Agony of Job Searching

Posted on March 13, 2013 by emsander

I haven’t written in a few weeks because most of my time was spent doing phone interviews and traveling the East Coast for a prospective job. The job shall go unnamed, but it was at an amazing publication. You know, … Continue reading →

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Where Are All the Decent Men?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by emsander

Valentine’s Day got me thinking about men, natch. Despite being single for the majority of my life, I’m never bitter or angry on Valentine’s Day. I enjoy the celebration of love, though I would really love to get chocolates from … Continue reading →

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A Grown-Up New Year’s Eve

Posted on January 22, 2013 by emsander

New Year’s Eve is almost always a disappointment. I build it up way too much, hoping for an unforgettable, epic night of debauchery. Well, thanks to pounding alcohol like it’s the eve of Prohibition, I not only forget the night, … Continue reading →

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The Hospital from Hell: Part IV

Posted on January 9, 2013 by emsander

After two nights in the Hospital from Hell I still had no idea what was going on or when I would be leaving. The typical treatment for a CF flare up is to get a PICC line inserted (I’ll explain what this … Continue reading →

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Bob Marley is a Life-Ruiner

Posted on November 16, 2012 by emsander

It’s Bob Marley’s fault I left New York City. I was just minding my own business, strolling through Madison Square Park with my friend, when a nice young lady approached us about a free sample of Marley’s Mellow Mood drink. … Continue reading →

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