Hello! I’m a mom of two girls finding my way in our new city of Charlotte, NC. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, we relocated for my husband’s job and added another babe to the mix. After six years as a school psychologist/learning specialist, I’m staying home to take care of the littles.. I write about everything from food, travel, and finds to motherhood and healthy living.
I started blogging in August of 2010 after being inspired by a BlogHer conference and my sister. I began to document my transition into adulthood and my attempt to find balance in everyday life. My original mission was to ‘take back my twenties’ by finding a healthy way to juggle work and personal life and to learn to appreciate the daily grind. As a 30-something now, I’m still working on being present with my girls while keeping up with the never-ending to-do list that is life.
Thanks for visiting,
Laura
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32 Comments
allieatfood
August 16, 2010 at 3:24 amCongrats on starting your blog! I can completely relate to your feelings of wishing away the work week. It is such a big change from college life and its so hard thinking, is this what the rest of life will be like? I’m excited to continue reading your blog and your journey!
brittany
August 16, 2010 at 11:13 pmi’m a new reader about to start my second year of college. I’m still getting used to living far away from home, adjusting to life with my roommate/ boyfriend, plus balancing work and school AND fun!! I think your bloggy will be a new favorite 🙂
Michelle
August 18, 2010 at 9:20 amI’m starting Grad school this fall (in Boston) to eventually become a school adjustment counselor. I just finished a 1 year internship for my undergrad with Boston Public Schools.. Where are you doing your internship in the fall? So far I love your blog!
Laura
August 18, 2010 at 4:38 pmI was with Boston Public Schools last year and I loved the experience!!! I’ll be in Brookline Public Schools this year. Good luck with grad school this fall:)
Grace
August 18, 2010 at 5:35 pmLove your blog concept 🙂 As a 24 year old Boston native now in grad school, I totally relate!
Katie F
August 19, 2010 at 12:39 pmSchool Psychologist Intern?! I just completed my internship in Minneapolis. I’ll finally be a full-fledged school psych this year, yay! Small world! Hardly ever hear of anyone else (outside my program) in a similar line of work. Good luck with the blog!!
Laura
August 19, 2010 at 10:56 pmYup. Congrats on finishing!! Let me know how your first year goes…
Veronique
August 28, 2010 at 10:43 amI really love your blog so far! I can relate too; I am beginning right now my graduate studies in psychology. I am studying industrial/organizational psychology and it’s really starting to feel like an in-between period. I really don’t feel like an adult just yet! And I don’t know if you are in the same situation, but my friends also have almost all finished school and have started their real work, so that’s something new to adjust to!
Are you working on your thesis as well as doing your internship?
AngelaOSG
August 28, 2010 at 11:58 amI’m so glad you started a blog! I was wondering if you ever would. 🙂 It will be exciting to follow along your journey and get your perspective. I thought that NY Times article was so interesting too.
Laura
September 1, 2010 at 5:54 pmHi Laura – awesome name, by the way – congrats on starting the blog and your first full-time position. I love the ‘Taking Back My Twenties’ name and what you’ve described above, and look forward to reading.
lindseymorningstar
September 18, 2010 at 3:00 pmI’m a school psych too! I’m in my 4th year of a PhD program and recently started blogging to help destress and get some balance in my life, so I can completely relate. I’m excited to read about your adventures!
Laura
September 19, 2010 at 10:28 pmYou’re ambitious:) I’ll def. go check out your blog!
tropicaleats
September 21, 2010 at 11:31 ami enjoy beer more than oatmeal too! love your blog 🙂
Laura
September 22, 2010 at 3:14 pmThanks!
Lauren
October 17, 2010 at 8:35 pmHey Laura!
I’m so happy to see that you’ve become a part of the blog world! I’ve seen you so many times on Kath’s page that I feel like I know you already. I’m so excited to read more about you and follow you on your adventure.
Take care always!
Laura
October 17, 2010 at 8:39 pmThanks Lauren! I’m so glad you decided to stop by:)
AshleyCarole
October 18, 2010 at 6:11 pmI just started my second year in a school psych program in NC. Just found your blog!
Julie @ Wearing Mascara
October 18, 2010 at 9:51 pmI’m a school psych too! Nice to meet you all 🙂 Maybe we’ll meet at NASP sometime? I know I’ll be at Philly in 2012! 😀
Erin
October 30, 2010 at 8:40 amI can really relate to this. I went straight from undergraduate to law school, thinking it was the best decision. It’s just a very strange time in life.
Oh, and I get way more excited about beer than oatmeal. Perfectly normal.
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy
December 11, 2010 at 4:14 pmI found the link for your blog through your sister’s blog, and was drawn in by your story. I’m a twenty-something, as well, finishing up my last year of undergrad. I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels that this age is a difficult one. Everyone always says high school is tough…I would like to disagree :).
Laura
December 12, 2010 at 3:59 pmWelcome!
laurenthemightypeanut
January 2, 2011 at 11:40 amI’m with you, Laura. I just started my attempt at a healthy living blog yesterday in an effort to take back my life…from my couch! Good luck with everything!
Michelle
January 19, 2011 at 8:56 pmHey! I found your blog recently, and I really like it. The school-to-work transition definitely isn’t easy… it’s great to see how you’re making it work 🙂 Looking forward to reading more!
Kaitlyn Dinsmore
February 3, 2011 at 6:10 pmFINALLY! A perfect blog for me to follow! I just turned twenty to I will be inspired by the wisdom you share. Thanks for blogging!
Laura
February 3, 2011 at 10:02 pmWelcome!! I’m glad you like it:)
Ayoung
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Ayoung Yoon
Doctoral Student
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Information and Library Science
Sarah Beth
April 6, 2011 at 9:31 pmHi! I’m new to blogging and just found yours. Love what you’re all about! I’m soon to be in the same awkward transition boat–I graduate this MAY!! oh my goodness gracious, I couldn’t be more nervous! So glad I stumbled upon your blog. It’ll be great to follow during these crazy times!
Laura
April 7, 2011 at 9:17 amHi! Thanks for the comment. Best of luck with your graduation and life after:)
happytalesblog
May 30, 2011 at 11:04 pmHey Laura! I absolutely LOVE the name of your blog… it’s so true, and is so something I’ve been working on, too! I actually went to school down in the South (I’m a Furman ’08 grad)and I’m excited that I came across yours. I started a program for graduate school about a year ago (Masters of Public Health @ Chapel Hill) so I didn’t go straight from Furman to grad school, but I still feel like I’m in a weird “transition” period since I’m working part-time and attending school. Looking forward to following your blog!
Laura
May 31, 2011 at 9:02 amThanks for stopping by!
Cait's Plate
June 26, 2011 at 10:10 amLove you site! I definitely relate to the feeling of trying to balance everything – it’s such a shock coming out of college when you have SO much time on your hands to working 8,9,10 hours a day! I’m four years out and STILL trying to balance it all!
Can’t wait to read more.
PS – as a Boston College graduate, I love seeing you visit some of my favorite places that I got to go to in college! I’m no longer in Boston and miss it so much!
Laura
June 29, 2011 at 7:59 amThanks for stopping by!