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Continue reading →: Is NYC Still Worth Living In?Hi friends, it’s Irene. Your Gen Xer from New York City, glass of wine in hand, and yes… I have thoughts. And today’s topic? It might be a little spicy. New York is over. It’s dead. It has lost its charm. It has lost its grunge. I said what I…
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Continue reading →: 5 Truths That Make You A Bad ParentHi friends, it’s Irene. Your Gen Xer from New York City, back again with some thoughts. And today… yeah, I’ve got some strong ones. This might ruffle a few feathers. I’m okay with that. Not everything worth saying is going to be comfortable to hear. Lately I’ve been scrolling through…
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Continue reading →: Rediscovering Femininity: My Soft Girl TransformationGood morning, good afternoon, or good evening, depending on when you’re reading this. I’m Irene, your Gen Xer in New York, trying to get my life together in 2026, and today we’re getting into something very personal. I want to be in my soft girl era. Yes, I said it.…
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Continue reading →: How to Build a Thriving Career: Tips You NeedHi guys, it’s Irene. I’ve been thinking a lot about work lately. I’m about to start my job search again because I know that my current consulting role will likely be looking for a permanent hire, and that’s not the path I want. With my birthday this week and over…
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Continue reading →: Childhood Trauma: How I Found Strength to HealHi friends, it’s Irene. Before we get into this, I want to be upfront with you. This piece talks about child abuse and domestic violence. If those topics are triggering for you, please feel free to skip this one. Take care of yourself first. Always. This is my personal story,…
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Continue reading →: Essential Relationship Lessons for Lasting LoveHi guys, it’s Irene. I’m working from home today, and since it’s 1:00 PM, I decided to take my lunch break outside. Fresh air, a quick walk, taking out the trash, and checking out Brooklyn the day after a snowstorm just felt right. I made it to the park, my…
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Continue reading →: My 2026 Vision Board: Resetting, and RefocusingI created my original vision board before December 21, fully intending to talk about it weeks ago. But after everything that’s happened, it no longer fit where I am mentally or emotionally. Instead of forcing myself to stick to something that no longer resonated, I chose to start again. That…
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Continue reading →: My 2026 Goals as a Gen Xer: Growth, Travel, and Self-CareHello friends, it’s Irene—and in today’s post I’m sharing my 2026 goals. Let’s get right into it. Goal 1: Lose 20 Pounds by My Birthday (and Do a Photo Shoot) My first goal is to lose 20 pounds by my birthday (March 11) and fit into a beautiful blue-green dress…
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Continue reading →: Health at 50: Heart Test Results, Cholesterol, and Mental HealthThis is a quick but honest health update, including what happened with my heart tests, what my blood work showed, and where my mental health is right now. Heart Update: Echo Results and What the Cardiologist Said Let’s start with the part that scared me the most: my heart. I…
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Continue reading →: Heartbroken on Christmas: How Betrayal Forced Me to Choose Myself AgainWhat do you do when your heart is broken—trampled on, devastated, and reshaped in a way that could change your entire life? This isn’t a holiday post about gifts, shopping, or cheerful family gatherings. And if you’re reading this on Christmas Eve, just know—you’re not alone if you’re not feeling…
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