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Halfway through my jogs, I always get winded and want to quit. Sometimes I walk to catch my breath, but most of the time, I'm screaming at myself to just "power through".... when I really should be reminding myself to slow down. Just put one foot in front of the other, breathe deeply, and you'll reach the end. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKw5U9NLyUy/?igshid=14hqeetnu8vc6

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The Elephant

So David and I recently celebrated our seven years dating anniversary. We are both doing well and our relationship has never been stronger. However, seeing as how we have been together for so long, the big question is always around the corner-- “so...when are you getting married”?

Anyways, these are the five reasons I feel comfortable sharing with anyone who has been wondering: 

I have no idea who I am as an adult. Actually, I don’t even know who I am period. I’ve been going through a phase where I finally have the courage to deal with my inner demons and really don’t need another stressor in my life.

The older I get, the more I realize how immature and irresponsible I am. David and I still have a lot of growing up to do. People seem to forget that we were kids when we first got together. I was eighteen and he was twenty. It’s a miracle we’ve lasted this long.

David and I have never lived alone together. Yes, we have been living together for years, but it is not the same as living alone together. I am not going to infinity and beyond with someone who isn’t going to take initiative on household chores. (sorrynotsorry)

Usually, after one gets married, you start receiving the other set of questions-- “so… when are you having kids”? Honestly, I’d rather deal with the former set of questions right now-- which leads me to my final reason.

My studies in child development have turned me against early motherhood (for myself). There is no right way to parent because we’re all vastly different. So, the more I know about myself, the better mother I can be in the future.

Disclaimer: This is not mean I look down on those who will be getting married or have already chosen to get married. We’re all on our own timeline and deserve to live happy fulfilling lives. These are my own personal reasons for waiting for a little.

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#passionplanner got me through my first year of #gradschool. It's gonna have to get me through #2018 too!

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Two down.

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Officially a member of OUSD! . . . . . #contractsigned #adulting #firstyearteachers

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I really hope I don't end up regretting where I put that bench. . . . . . #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #classroomdecor #classroom #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #firstyearteachers #teacherlife #teacher (at Oakland, California)

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My first classroom!!! 😍😍 #MsPoisKindergarten (at Oakland, California)

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Teaching

I am so done with people saying and thinking of teaching as a second class job. Being a teacher is one of the most difficult jobs.

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Posing with @hazelbazel's masterpiece #firstsixweeks #teachersintraining (at Mills College School of Education)

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Sunrise. Think I'm going to start taking early morning flights from now on.

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Been on our struggle train together for five years #solid (at Yancy's Saloon)

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Tuesday August 23rd, 2016 Got my essentials! (at Mills College)

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#lifewithbrogata (at Fort Mason Park)

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July 20, 2016 2:05am

This is the second time this month I am having trouble falling asleep. So I am going to start documenting. Activities today: PokemonGo Had Coffee Skipped breakfast & lunch Dinner: Shrimp&Tomatoes Cleared out back room, hallway and part of living room

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It was a bad idea wearing sandals and climbing up the rock. #worthit (at Guano Point Grand Canyon)

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Grand Canyon ✔ #skywalk #lifewithbrogata

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When your brother went to culinary school and he finally cooks for you. #porkchop #broccolini #mushroomsauce (at Las Vegas, Nevada)