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On being broken up with: “So when he pushed me aside, I wasn‘t just mourning three mostly-good dates, I was mourning the future I‘d prematurely imagined with him, and, if I‘m honest, the corgi I‘d envisioned us adopting. His name was General Alfred P. Biscuits, and his ears were as tall as a roll of Ritz crackers.”

Two of my audiobook holds came in on Libby this morning, within hours of each other. As if I needed more excuses to ignore the library books I already have out 🙄

I started the tagged one, which I‘m enjoying so far, although reviews say it‘s much more about dating than it advertised.

It's one thing to accept the idea that doing things that scare you can result in the most rewarding experiences. The doing is quite another when you're a person living with an anxiety disorder. This is a pretty narrowly focused memoir, with various adventures but with the most chapters related to dating, from the perspective of a single 40 something woman with GAD. 👇

This is entertaining for what it is. It is not what it‘s advertised as. The subtitle should be more like The Year I Decided to Try Dating and Improving My Body Image because that‘s what it‘s about. Since Hameister is a comedian it‘s entertaining. There‘s a few nuggets about general anxiety that were good and hit home but not at all what I was expecting based on the title and blurb. #readwomen

Pretty good.

The author, a former radio host who struggles with anxiety, wrote this book to describe her adventures facing her fears. I expected her to swim with sharks or attempt small talk in a room full of strangers, but Hameister's focus is mainly on sexual exploration and overcoming her body issues. While I am not squeamish, the cringe was real. Sometimes I had to put the book down and walk away. I admire Hameister's bravery, but TMI!

I enjoyed this read quite a bit... 💛💛💛💛 out of 5. I went in thinking it would be about overcoming crippling anxiety but it‘s more about an already-accomplished woman with anxiety living bravely despite anxiety. The author is relate-able, humorous and engaging. This won‘t show anyone how to cure anxiety but it gives one a new perspective on how to struggle without being so damn serious.

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1) I'm sure it was something Disney. Whatever one was new/popular in 2000.
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3) I listen to a variety of things, but alt-rock is usually my preference. 🤘
4) Okay Fine Whatever - Courtenay Hameister
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“Day 27 of the @bookriot #Riotgrams Challenge: take a book on a date! As luck would have it, I actually left the house today. I had lunch with my friend, so I didn‘t read my book (it‘s frowned on) but I brought it just in case. ❤️📚💛” - Rioter @Liberty

Day 27 of the @bookriot #Riotgrams Challenge: take a book on a date! As luck would have it, I actually left the house today. I had lunch with my friend, so I didn‘t read my book (it‘s frowned on) but I brought it just in case. ❤️📚💛