Author Archives: bonnevivantelife

The Confessional of a Sinner

Posted on November 4, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Here is my confession: Through my life, in the different iterations of me–the wilder one, the irresponsible one, the uptight one, the good girl one, the anxious one, the depressed one; in each of these phases of my life, I … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from Drumming

Posted on November 1, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

So you may know I’ve joined a rock band. These are the other facts you need to know. When I say “band,” I mean a bunch of beginners together in a room trying really hard to make noises that sound … Continue reading →

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Gifts of the Privileged

Posted on October 27, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

La Chica: I LOVE MY EYESIGHT!!!!! La Momma: Uh, what? La Chica: Well, you know. I close my eyes. Then I open them. And WOW! I see bursts of orange! I close them again. Then I open them, and BOOM! … Continue reading →

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Chin Up

Posted on October 23, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I believe we get the same messages in life until we’re ready to hear them. A few years ago, a friend suggested I try positive manifestations, and understanding you’re deserving and worthy of your goals and desires. Then this week, … Continue reading →

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She’s With The Band

Posted on October 7, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Who are you? How do you identify yourself? What’s your elevator pitch? What’s your brief Twitter profile description? There are so many ways to view yourself. By the roles we play, by our hobbies, by our age, gender, race/ethnicity, profession. … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk About Sex

Posted on October 2, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Sexuality is a funny thing. Sex is a funny thing. We’re sharing the earth with billions of our best friends, so clearly we’re doing something right. Or if not right, we’re certainly doing it at the very least. Because it feels … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Trapeze

Posted on September 27, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I believe Life is prone to throw a lesson at you until you learn that lesson. And even then, there are refresher courses to keep your skill-set up-to-date. The circumstances and details of the lesson differ to keep things interesting, … Continue reading →

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Delete, I’d Hit That

Posted on September 18, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Well, that didn’t last long. In my decision to actively date again, I created a profile on another online dating site. It’s been less than a week and I deleted it already. I just could not take it anymore. At … Continue reading →

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Hawaii

Posted on September 17, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Love is like Hawaii. Without the pineapples and shaved ice with red beans and Spam sushi. Without the luaus and sunsets and jet lag. Otherwise, they’re very similar, and coconut bras may or may not play a part in both … Continue reading →

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A Story

Posted on September 15, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

A story, if you will: When a friend was a young child, she was the one out of all her siblings to spill the milk. Without fail, every meal, she would spill the milk. Without fail, her father would say … Continue reading →

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