This past Friday, Josh and I celebrated our one-year L.A.nniversary. We have lived in Southern California for a full year. The flexibility of my perception of time makes this occasion both surprising and kind of trippy. One year. This year has seen a lot.… Continue Reading
It’s that time again! It’s Friday! I have fotos! I think they are fun! Whether you agree or not, it has been over a month since the last installment and it is time to clear out silly photos from my… Continue Reading
Y’all. I’m 110% over my piece of crap lap top. However, the $40 replacement recovery CD- that is actually a skip drive or whatever- came in the mail today. So. Maybe I’ll have a working laptop soon. Until then, shoot… Continue Reading
My hair is an issue on which I have many feelz. Although I have been growing my hair out for the past four years, I have had a complicated relationship with my hair for the past two decades. After age 11, my… Continue Reading
Sometime in the last month or so a friend of mine posted a quote picture on Facebook that really struck a cord with me. It said something to the effect of, If you don’t believe in abortion- don’t have one;… Continue Reading
Memorial Day has come and gone and the last days of school are falling like dominos! There is no denying that summertime is upon us! It is here! I live in a coastal town. And people flock here from now… Continue Reading
Summertime is here and summertime means swimsuit season. Last summer saw my two favorite swimsuits dissolve into a heap of old elastic and chlorine after several years of ownership. Since one cannot have just one swimsuit, it was determined that… Continue Reading
First things first, I totally spaced last week and missed my Thursday time slot. I thought I was up on Friday and then I got a text from Leigh asking if I was using a Hall Pass and I was… Continue Reading
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” -Mark Twain Memorial Day is so much more than just the kick-off to summer or an excuse to have a mattress sale. Using Memorial Day… Continue Reading
In a world of LOLs, BRBs, WTFs, and ROTFLMAO you may have come across the acronym “ICYMI.” For those not in the know (or for those who could care less about internet slang) ICYMI stands for In Case You Missed… Continue Reading
“Gluten-free.” It’s the phrase of the day and you are seeing it everywhere. But, what is it? Specifically? See the below Jimmy Kimmel man-on-the-street interview asking people to define gluten: As a lifetime dieter, I have seen the low-cal, low-carb, and… Continue Reading
For many reasons I love Facebook. I think it is an awesome email platform- it is certainly not nearly as formal as email- if you can call email formal. And also, I love Facebook because it allows me to keep… Continue Reading
It absolutely blows my mind that the first 4 months of 2014 are in the books! That is just crazy talk! These months have just flown by so fast. Seriously. And. If I am being honest, as I like to… Continue Reading
I am a reader. Always have been. I devour the written word. I can’t remember a time when reading wasn’t a thing for me. This flame has been fanned by several key family members and a love of reading is… Continue Reading
Faithful Reader, my laptop (purchased in August) is on the fritz! It frustrates me to no end! I could toss it like a frisbee into the garbage! But, Bub won’t let me. We purchased the insurance. I’m glad we did.… Continue Reading
My mom isn’t on Facebook. It isn’t her thing. In fact, she repels technology; yet another facet of my fabulous Mommy. This past Sunday, on Mothers Days, Facebook was flooded with pictures of moms and kids. It was fantastic. Meeting/seeing my friends… Continue Reading
Yep. That pretty much describes it. Even my succulents are looking pretty puny. Maybe it’s the light (or lack thereof) in my apartment. Or… maybe it’s just me. It’s probably me. My glorious first pass at multiple plant ownership was a fail.… Continue Reading
Yes, to every woman- Happy Mother’s Day. For a large majority of my life I was not interested in having children. However, it was a part of the deal when I married Bub & Baby Bub is the heart of… Continue Reading
As Coralie mentioned on Monday, my birthday was on the 4th. With every passing year, my feelings regarding my birthday become more complicated. I am extremely grateful for the bounty of love in my life- from friends and family. My… Continue Reading
You know. Sometimes. Well. Sometimes life takes off and it takes everything I have just to hang on. That’s how life has gotten for me. Today I had scheduled to to a goal check-up update and- my laptop has gone… Continue Reading