Author: carolynskimarie

Hello All! I know. It has been over a year. I have been insanely busy. You know, that world domination thing I was telling you about. Originally, I wanted to write about my COVID-19 Era Journey and how I have actually found the slowing down of time to be quite healing. But I figure to… Continue reading Paul & Babe →

Hello readers, friends, family, strangers from around the globe. When I set out to create this blog I told myself, "Whatever you do Carolynski, don't you ever talk about politics, and please, fer Pete's Sake, try to keep it upbeat." Well, today I am likely going to break my own piece of advice. It probably… Continue reading Domestic Violence Awareness Month →

Hello All, So, exciting news, carolynskimarie.com has been around for over a year now. And what the transformative year it has been. I will very obviously have to change the objectives of this blog, as my main objective has been met. Recovery from South Dakota, check! I am not sure what the future holds for… Continue reading Light on the Horizon →

Hello All, So last I wrote, I was on my way to a relaxing vacation in North Carolina, and I touched briefly on thinking I might get super anxious with the search for employment. Well, the anxiety hit midway during my vacation. I cut it short, so I could buckle down on those apps. The… Continue reading Unemployed Life →

Hello All! Sorry about my sabbatical again. I am a horrible secret keeper, and since we were swiftly approaching the date where I was planning on putting in my 2 weeks notice, I avoided my blog a bit. How lovely it is to be talking to you all. My resignation took many by surprise, but… Continue reading Hello from O’Hare →

What a weekend. Or lack there off. Here in MinneSNOWta, it was a blizzard all weekend. Over a foot of snow, and white out conditions on the road. It is allegedly Spring. So yeah. Here's a meme that pretty much sums it up: I'm trying to stay on the positive side of life. I definitely… Continue reading Disappointment →

No really, can you hear me? Radio check. Hello? Ok. I'll just keep to myself then. I have been feeling rather mute lately. Or rather, perhaps I am the only person who can talk vocally, and everyone around me is deaf and communicating on some different level. They all seem to be able to hear… Continue reading Can you hear me??? →

"By the way, if you are going to blog you have to do new content once in awhile, even if it is only once a month." -David 3.20.2018 "Oh yeah, I have a blog...but I haven't posted in awhile, I should probably get around to that.." -Me to friend Laura over dinner 3.3.2018 Why hello… Continue reading Oh hey there… →

This blog post is a long time coming. I am sorry about my hiatus, I knew what I was going to post about, but this is going to take some courage on my end. I feel that this is a relatable topic, and an important topic. Many people who are fading out of their twenties… Continue reading Let’s Be Honest →

Hello All! I realize that most of you folks in the non-retail world are solely focused on Thanksgiving at the moment. Whereas, us retail folk are gearing up for Black Friday and peak Christmas/Holiday season. In case you didn't know, Christmas is just a short 33 days away. I love the decorations, the cozy comfort… Continue reading Christmas Time →