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Lawrence R. Kunkel's avatar

I’m Caitlin’s dad, Larry. While Caitlin was in Indonesia, Monica and I spent Christmas with Caitlin in Bali. On a visit to a “sacred” monkey sanctuary in Ubud, a monkey stole Monica’s water cup, drank the water and threw the cup at Monica. That monkey then had the temerity to mock my wife. I then tried to kill that sacred monkey bastard with my briefcase. I’m very disappointed with Caitlin for not sharing my courage and outrage. I forgive you!

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Caitlin Kunkel's avatar

this is beautiful trauma journaling!

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Mia Milne's avatar

I read both Station Eleven and Mr. Burns in a college class on dystopias. It wasn't your class but I shouldn't be surprised someone else would be inspired by the same novel. They were both really good and fit well together in a curriculum.

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Caitlin Kunkel's avatar

Agree! Both had moments of true beauty in them.

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Chrissy Hennessey's avatar

Happy birthday!

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Caitlin Kunkel's avatar

Thank you!!

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Sara's avatar

Happy Birthday to you and baby!

Jumpsuits are indeed everything. Enjoyed your piece while lounging in a black cotton one from Madewell.

Now, I'm off to check out your classes :)

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Caitlin Kunkel's avatar

Thank you! I haven't explored the Madewell jumpsuits yet, must expand the collection!

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Jeff Gabbard's avatar

Such a fun way to learn about what makes someone tick. I love it! In fact, I love it so much that I'm going to "borrow" the idea.

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Caitlin Kunkel's avatar

Thank you! I can't wait to read yours!

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Matt Livadary's avatar

Fuck. Cruises. This was a delightful and fully entertaining read. Thank you for sharing these insights and laughs - I particularly liked your non profane swear phrases. You helped me define my own love of teaching. And I want to take your classes! Random 40 year old counter thoughts:

- A prompt (esp for parents) might be: "Things that have compromised my search history". A winner for me was definitely "will my baby die from eating its own feces?"

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Caitlin Kunkel's avatar

Thanks so much for reading!! And yes, whew, three months in my googles are uber-specific, but somehow always lead to a Reddit thread where people answer the exact query :) Hope everything has been going well with baby Zeus!

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Jenn Knott's avatar

Caitlin, so much of this resonated with me! Thank you for sharing! Maternity jumpsuits are legit amazing (and I still think if you when I wear my rainbow leopard print blouse), I love the LeBrons story, I am VERY jealous of the Lil Jon Spring Break sighting, that is like finding a unicorn. Congrats on becoming a mom and managing a baby along with all else! Eager to see your & Elissa’s book out in the world 😊

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Caitlin Kunkel's avatar

Yay, so glad, Jenn! Next week I'm going to be sharing a day in the life of a new mom who has a book due in ONE MONTH, so hopefully you'll see some more common experiences there haha

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Alex G.'s avatar

Amazing read. Cackling at the horse panic attack. Happy birthday!

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Caitlin Kunkel's avatar

Thank you! I'm actually going to email you about something soon...

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ABBY SHER's avatar

So grateful for all your words and i cannot wait til that jumpsuit goes on sale!

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Caitlin Kunkel's avatar

Wait for a good sale, sometimes they mark it down to like $111 which is fake sale, I got one for $69 and one for $79. There's also an Athleta subreddit that tells you which codes will stack for optimum discounts :)

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Bill Evans's avatar

A fun read, Caitin! Hope you're well.

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Caitlin Kunkel's avatar

Thanks, Bill! So good to hear from you!

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Kayleigh Shoen's avatar

40/40 and 10/10. My favorite all-purpose insult (grow up) didn't make #29 but did appear in action in #6.

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Caitlin Kunkel's avatar

Grow up is clearly one of my favs as well since I barely registered even using it :) Truly an essential one!

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Carly Gibson's avatar

She's BAAAACCCKK!!!

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Carly Gibson's avatar

jk got excited then began reading "i'm still on leave" first sentence :)

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Caitlin Kunkel's avatar

I'm basically back just don't want to overpromise if I suddenly am not back, ya know?

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Sarah Gardner's avatar

Athleta jumpsuits for life! I have three (including the one you linked and the romper version) and I will simply not be wearing other things ever. Loved reading your 40 for 40.

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Caitlin Kunkel's avatar

I already have three as well, two of the wide leg, one of the regular. Just read this comment in the review section that I know you'll appreciate, we all need to live life like Hettie E:

Absolutely beautiful.

8 days ago

Hettie E

With This outfit, I can go from the office to church to the club. For me, it's perfect for most occasions

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Sarah Gardner's avatar

Hettie E is setting a new bar for jumpsuits AND church.

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Melissa's avatar

Loved this! It was a crash course on Caitlin - what's not to like? :)

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Chelsea Caffey's avatar

This is great! I love a list of quips/anecdotes as a means of getting to know someone. So fun and entertaining!

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