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gillianheitman
Aug 26, 20243 min read
Dinner’s in the Oven Review
Dinner’s in the Oven Rukmini Iyer Paprika-Roasted Corn with Scallions, Feta, and Lime 4.5 stars Incredibly easy, but I did start with...
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gillianheitman
Jul 6, 20241 min read
Hot Ones Challenge
Today I participated in the Hot Ones Challenge, season 23 sauces. Tips - have something on your stomach before eating. Nothing acidic....
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gillianheitman
Jun 9, 20246 min read
Vegetarian Dinner’s in the Oven Review
Vegetarian Dinner’s in the Oven Rukmini Iyer Quick-Cook Leek Orzotto with Asparagus, Hazelnuts, and Arugula (Vegan) 3.5 stars Part of the...
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gillianheitman
Apr 4, 20242 min read
The Honeysuckle Cookbook Review
The Honeysuckle Cookbook Dzung Lewis Farmer’s Market Avocado Toast Kimchi Mac and Cheese Rose Milk Tea Garlic and Chili Roasted Sweet...
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gillianheitman
Apr 30, 20232 min read
“The Woks of Life” Cookbook Review
The Woks of Life Bill, Judy, Sarah, and Kaitlin Leung Tomato Egg Stir-Fry Garlic Fried Chicken Wings Oil-Crackling Shrimp Char Siu Roast...
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gillianheitman
Feb 19, 20232 min read
Entertaining with Disney - Queen of Heart’s Valentines Review
I was meant to throw a Valentine's bash for my pals, but I could not see it through. I did have the ingredients, however, so I made the...
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gillianheitman
Jan 29, 20231 min read
Emily in Paris Cookbook Review
Strawberry Mousse, Beet and Mâche Salad with Citrus Dressing, French 75, Gougères, Vin de Citron Reviews “Emily in Paris” Cookbook by Kim...
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gillianheitman
Jan 9, 20232 min read
The Christmas Movie Cookbook - Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Old-Fashioned Meatloaf Review
The Christmas Movie Cookbook by Julia Rutland The Dish: Creamy Mashed Potatoes The Movie: While You Were Sleeping (1995) The Rating: 4.5...
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gillianheitman
Jan 7, 20232 min read
Concoctions
I have always been a creative person. It seeps out of me in various ways. When I was in grade school, I liked to make confections from...
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gillianheitman
Jan 1, 20232 min read
Entertaining with Disney - Cinderella New Years Eve Party Review
I want to start by saying this is the third chapter I've tried and this book has yet to disappoint. Well done menus and while I usually...
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gillianheitman
Nov 29, 20222 min read
Mania
I am experiencing a manic episode. It has not been this bad since I had some before I was on medication. I'm still adjusting medications...
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gillianheitman
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Happy Halloween!
Halloween is my favorite holiday. One Halloween in college, I was undervalued, underappreciated, and disregarded by someone who claimed...
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gillianheitman
Oct 21, 20223 min read
A Mentor
TW: Death Today is (possibly) the birthday of my high school mentor. I say “possibly” because I don’t know for sure and I can’t ask him....
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gillianheitman
Oct 14, 20223 min read
“Into Every Generation a Slayer is Born”
On March 10, 1997, I started watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer, in my mom’s bed, just shy of turning seven years old. Was this wildly...
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gillianheitman
Oct 12, 20223 min read
Grief
TW: Death It’s been a couple weeks now that my grandmother passed away. I feel very moved by the level of support my community has...
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gillianheitman
Aug 13, 20222 min read
Stephen Sondheim has Been Getting Me Through It
I’m sitting alone in my garage, listening to showtunes, while resting from tidying up the basement, revealing my foosball table, a relic...
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gillianheitman
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Distress Tolerance
I’m at like an 8 or 9 as I write this. In DBT, there’s a scale. 3-5 is where you can do Emotional Regulation. 7-10 is where you’re in...
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gillianheitman
Jun 25, 20223 min read
Progress
It’s been awhile since an update. The program is very helpful. Most of the counselors and instructors are very professional and aid in...
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gillianheitman
May 17, 20222 min read
It’s Started
I’ve been on medication for my mental health since I was fourteen years old. They started me on a tried and true staple for bipolar...
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gillianheitman
May 12, 20222 min read
Announcement
TW: Discussion of su*cidal ideation. Next week, I’m trying something new. I’m getting a stronger dose of professional help. April was...
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