Queen Maureen

What do you think of when you hear the word, "breakup?" Probably something in the realm of ice-cream, Netflix, and crying, followed by a series of ackward and unfriendly encounters between you and your ex.  Is this how it has to be?  No. Despite what you might believe, it isn't like this for everyone.  We all have witnessed, and maybe even experienced a terrible breakup, and it's what we are most aware of.  It's what naturally wins the most attention, because the people who are having the terrible dramatic breakups are the ones making the biggest deal out of them.  What we don't see is the healthy breakups.  What?!  Yes, there are healthy, positive, and sometimes happy endings to relationships. There are endless variations of breakup situations, each with its own details and complications.  I can't go into all of them, but let's at least look at some of the classic scenarios together. Situation A: You were in a bad relationship that you are ...

Yeah, I know I've done this post every year since I started my blog, but it's that season again, and I simply can't resist the urge. And hey! These are all things I'm actually doing this year, so bonus! Water balloons You can get them at just about any store! They can be a pain to fill up, but no pain no gain !  Always a great way to cool off and have a great time. Pool parties Even if you don't have a pool, there is no excuse to avoid pool parties and public pools. Camping Camping is, in my own stubborn opinion, a right of passage.  We all have a right to be dirty once in awhile.  If you haven't been, this is your summer.  Do it! Mall Madness I'll admit I'm not a natural shopper, but if you've never even set foot in a mall, at least go and check out the food court. We all scream for... ICECREAM!!! Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven Yesterday, being 7/11, my family and I went to the nearest 7-Eleven to take advantage of their free...