I love Justin Bieber. I’m not ashamed to admit it anymore. He is such a nice young man. He’s so giving and then so happy about singing. I mean, just today he opened his van door and gave a free impromptu concert to some people on the street. Who does that? Cute Justin Bieber, that’s … Continue reading »
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Once upon a time, I opened a brand new box of mechanical pencils…and it made me happy. Day 216 Once upon a time, I worked in a high-rise in downtown LA and I fell in love with office supplies. It wasn’t love at first sight; it was a slow, methodical courtship. I don’t even think … Continue reading »
Yes, I know it’s June. But a single girl has to grab on to every opportunity there is these days in order to find a decent man. Because, let’s face it, no one’s really going to help you. Anyway, this was a letter I wrote to Santa back on one of my 365 days of … Continue reading »
During the second week of June–that’s the 11-16(this week!)–YA author Elana Johnson will be hosting the Never Surrender blogfest. This is something anyone, anywhere can participate in. All you have to do is blog about a time you didn’t surrender. My never surrender experience took a really long time. Really, really long. Like one year … Continue reading »
In honor of the end of the school year and my final trips past the high school I drive by each morning and each afternoon, here is this week’s remembrance of one of those 365 days. Day 190: On my route to and from work, I drive by a high school. Until today, I saw … Continue reading »
an homage to mrs. darcy and mr. hemingway summer is almost here. almost. and as i reflect on summer’s past i realize that my greatest summer months perfectly balanced productivity and relaxation. as summer goes, too much productivity and you feel as though you’ve been cheated out of an entire season of the year. too … Continue reading »
I practically skipped up the stone walkway, my face one giant smile. Tracy and Susan trailed behind me, gossiping about something, but I wasn’t interested in their conversation. My heart was doing somersaults. I couldn’t wait to see him. Wes had already been away at college for a month, and I missed him. The fresh-from-the-dryer … Continue reading »
Yesterday I ran a marathon. Today I cannot walk without holding onto the walls, but yesterday…yesterday, I ran 26.2 miles. Wow. This was my journey: Mile 0: Feeling good. Decided to run with the 4:40 pace girl. Figured if I drifted back, I could just make sure I kept myself in front of the 4:55 … Continue reading »
