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Erica Smith Pulley
- Jan 8, 2015
- 3 min
When an Ex Ruins a Passion
I love fitness, health, nutrition, and the joys of watching someone transform their lives. I love this just as much as I love working with cancer patients. So why for the last 3 years have a done this minimally and from a distance? Part of it was that I was getting my nursing career underway and I allowed the excuse that it took up all my focus to get away. The real reason I ran away? Because for a year straight I was in an on again off again relationship with a man who share
Erica Smith Pulley
- Dec 19, 2014
- 2 min
Single During the Holidays – It Really is OKAY
Today I had the privilege of taking care of one of my favorite patients. He is an older gentleman and often forgets what he asked me the week before. As a result, some of his questions repeat themselves, including his advice. It is a regular question to ask me if I am married and when I answer no, if I am dating someone, I then say no again. His response is always “and that is okay!” But today he went on to tell me more. He went on to tell me how he has 2 daughters and that h
Erica Smith Pulley
- Jun 9, 2014
- 2 min
And one single remains….
On Friday I had the privilege of celebrating my little brother’s engagement! It is hard to believe he is old enough to be headed toward marriage, but he is. With his official proposal that means I am the last child and the last cousin single. I’ve always been the single one. I’ve dated some, but the majority of my life since I became of dating age has been single and honestly, I’m thankful. I called to talk with my aunt yesterday because she has some medical issues going on a
Guest Writer
- May 2, 2014
- 2 min
In the Land of Internet Dating
Recently, at the encouragement of my friend Cara, I decided to join Match.com. I have been single for a little over two years now. In that time, I have done a lot of “adulting”. I purchased a car, started paying car insurance, checked my credit history, considered buying a house, and ultimately decided to rent a place instead. So, now that my ducks are less crooked, it seemed like it would be a good idea this Internet dating thing. But let me tell you ladies, it is extremely
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