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30, Thirsty, & Trying

I tried my best… (with a glass of rosé in hand)

Author: Karen Schneider

By day, I work in the cosmetics industry; in my free time I indulge my passion for writing and creativity by serving on the Board of ARTS By The People, a nonprofit focused on making the arts easily accessible to all. I am obsessed with learning, life, and career/self-improvement. Come say hi to me on Twitter & follow me on Instagram @karen_lenore.

day 1: everything is dark and trembly

Posted on January 1, 2019January 2, 2019 by Karen Schneider

Happy, happy new year! It’s officially 2019 and it’s time to get going on those resolutions. I don’t know if… Read more day 1: everything is dark and trembly

35 mini-missions to improve your money and life

Posted on December 30, 2018December 30, 2018 by Karen Schneider

In the spirit of continued self-improvement and the impending new year, I wanted to share this list from Budgets Are… Read more 35 mini-missions to improve your money and life

the great caffeine kick of 2019 (and other intentions for the new year)

Posted on December 30, 2018December 31, 2018 by Karen Schneider

Greetings! I hope the holiday season is treating you well and plenty of rest and relaxation has been on your… Read more the great caffeine kick of 2019 (and other intentions for the new year)

I’m Sharing 11 Devastating Money Mistakes I Made in My 20s So You Can Avoid Them

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Karen Schneider

Money mistakes in my 20s? Yeah, pretty sure I made all of them. It has been said that you learn… Read more I’m Sharing 11 Devastating Money Mistakes I Made in My 20s So You Can Avoid Them

the sugar cookies are winning

Posted on December 9, 2018December 30, 2018 by Karen Schneider

It’s been a hot minute! So in one/some of the last posts I wrote, I talked about my health and… Read more the sugar cookies are winning

Sunshine in the Place | Career Venn Diagrams

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Karen Schneider

Originally posted on Trace in the Place:
There’s a popular meme that says “it b like that sometimes” as a universal response to…

just by happenstance

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Karen Schneider

Holy shit, I’m writing again! This is not going to be a long post – I just wanted to share… Read more just by happenstance

Heartbreak = Fertilizer

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Karen Schneider

Originally posted on Trace in the Place:
I took a picture of this little excerpt out of “Call Me By Your Name” last…

it’s all just borrowed time

Posted on September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 by Karen Schneider

“Seventy-five years. That’s how much time you get if you’re lucky. Seventy-five years. Seventy-five Winters. Seventy-five Springtimes. Seventy-five Summers. And… Read more it’s all just borrowed time

so, what’s new?

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Karen Schneider

Oh look, it’s September! I am still experiencing major suckage at maintaining this site and my writing – whoops! I… Read more so, what’s new?

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it may be 47 degrees, but it may as well be spring to me. #nyc #lovelyday
If you know me and love me, then you’re familiar with my “on a side note,” ssss 👋🤪😂🤦🏼‍♀️🗯 #keepcalmandrambleon #longstoryshort #devilsinthedetails #thanksKU
I was partying like it was 1999 when you were born... cuz it was 1999. Happy 20th birthday to my beautiful niece Kristen 🖤🎁🎂🎉🥂
happy, happy birthday to my sister. I’m so lucky to have you ❤️🎁🎂🎉🥂 #eventhegrosspicsareworthit #happybirthday
It’s been a year since I lost my Dad. Today is day 364, the year anniversary of the last time I talked to my Dad, before everything would change and he would be gone. It’s been a difficult process, one that I’ve been working through very slowly. Still, I can’t believe it’s already a year. I hate it. At first, it was impossible to mention him – even think about him – without breaking down. Now, I find myself a little bit stronger, though results may vary. Our family has even had little moments where we have been able to laugh about certain memories, and it was so nice in those moments to laugh and appreciate it – to remember him without the tears. I hate the idea that I’m getting used to the fact that he isn’t here anymore. I don’t want to get used to that. And so, the actual year anniversary makes me feel the same way – anything under 365 days wasn’t that long ago… but a whole year. An entire year without him, and so many more ahead. However, I find it both odd and beautiful that gratitude and sadness can sit so closely together. Every time I miss him, I immediately feel so grateful for all the memories of him I have, and for knowing I was his daughter. I choose to celebrate that now as I remember what a wonderful man he was. 🖤
in case anyone wondered what the definition of true love is, it’s your 12 year-old son buying you a Valentine’s gift (with his own money!) and surprising you with it before the actual day because he was just that excited to give it to you. I like to think that maybe I’m doing an ok job ❤️🖤❤️😍😭 #bestkidever #sosweet #bestvalentinesgiftever #valentines #myheart
Billy Joel is great in concert 🎵🎼🎹 #xmasgift #musicalbucketlist #billyjoel
This lighting makes me look even whiter than I am #sowhite #omgkarenyoucantjustaskpeoplewhytheyrewhite #latefriendsgiving #alsoismyhandok
happy new year 🎆 #2019 #happynewyear #goals #cleanslate

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