ChristyB, PhD

It jumped 40 cents overnight here in Jacksonville.

Psychology says people who don’t maintain many close friends often learned independence too early I remember being twelve and standing on a chair in our kitchen, trying to reach the top shelf. There was a step stool somewhere, but it felt faster not to look for it. Faster to climb. Faster to stret...

Psychology has a name for this pattern: hyperindependence. It often forms when someone has to self-manage too early, whether emotionally, practically, or both. Independence becomes a strength — but also a shield.
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Looking sharp Snips!

You have to read The Duke of Shadows if you haven't!

As far as I know, my Bevilacquas are from central Italy, but I'll do some digging!

My great-grandfather was a Bevilacqua! I've never seen that name anywhere else.

Thank you!

Do you have any tips for finding a therapist who won't immediately dismiss a self-ID?

Did you make it to the office?

Going to see Daniel Radcliffe in Every Brilliant Thing.

I have a bonus day here because my flights today & tomorrow both got canceled and I'm hoping things will actually be open 🤞

I'm in Manhattan, which I know gets more attention, but the streets and sidewalks are almost completely clear. It's an amazing transformation from this morning!

I am visiting NYC in the middle of all this (now with 2 bonus days), and as someone who's limited snow experience was a few snowfalls in Atlanta, his communications honestly made me feel so much better. And I'm not even a constituent!

I think I have attempted to pre-order at least 3 times since I initially placed my pre-order 🤣. Every time I see it mentioned, my brain goes into "need it now" mode.

Snow covered trees in Central Park.

Snow covered trees in Central Park, with some buildings in the background.

Three kids building a snowman in a snowy Central Park.

Central Park covered in snow is absolutely beautiful, but my Floridian ass now needs 3-5 business days to thaw 🥶

I think the first one is more technically correct, but the second one reads better.

Luckily work is really understanding. I don't have my laptop with me, so there's not much I can do, but I'll join some calls over the next few days and otherwise try to stay cozy and have an excuse to read books.

A snow-covered park. The trees have strings of red lights hanging from them.

This is the park across from my hotel. I'm now officially here until at least Wednesday - my rescheduled Tuesday flight was canceled earlier tonight.

This is why I prefer baking. I am a scientist.

It's noon Monday, but Tuesday, but point stands.

Innotimidating.

She's the goodest girl, her tag even says so.

Layla, a small black and tan dog with white socks, lays on the couch next to her bestie Jackson, a shaggy white dog with gray ears.

Layla, a small black and tan dog with white socks play bows at a black chicken.

Layla, a small black and tan dog, looks at the camera resignedly while her little brother Charlie, another small black and tan dog, makes a crazy face at the camera.

It's Layla's gotcha day! She's staying with my parents while I'm in NYC, but that means she's spending the day with her bestie, Jackson 💜
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Protecting the house is a big job!

Innocent and intimidating can co-exist!

elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a wall and asking , `` watcha gonna do ? '' Alt: elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a wall and asking , `` watcha gonna do ? ''

I'm already on your list

I laughed when I ended up on Melissa's list. If I was on Syvie's list I think I'd have to go into witness protection.

Syvie's list def scares me more than Melissa's list!