1. I get to talk to my grandma today. I spent a harrowing few days in the hospital with her last month, and I am extra grateful to still have her in my life today. 2. Good friends who are throwing me a happy hour tonight whether I want it or not. 3. Silver white [...]
(This is the Scintilla Project. I like that word, I like their prompts, and I want to keep blogging but stop WHINING so much, so I’m trying this. This type of commitment is not my strong suit, but let;s give it a whirl.) PROMPT #1: Tell a story about a time you got drunk before you [...]
Did you know that changing jobs is one of the most stressful things you can do? Did you know that handling externally imposed stress is not one of the life skills at which I excel? My old boss called me today at 6:45 p.m. and when I picked up the phone she said by way [...]
Did I ever tell you that I once figured out the identity of a fellow DC blogger based on an entry she wrote about two other people I know, even though she disguised their identities and the events portrayed in the story? Did I tell you about the time a woman I’ve known casually for [...]
You see, I have two office crushes. Part of me believes that everything –EVERYTHING — in life is about timing. That a person with whom you could have been best friends, or lifetime lovers, might simply pass beneath your radar if you meet them at the wrong time. This is especially true in dating. I [...]
So, I wrote that last post about my unfair review and how I cannot deal with criticism and the next day I got a call about a new job. I start Monday. BOOM — do not mess with me, mean people. And darling universe — I appreciate the endless job opportunity you send my way, [...]
Blergh. I just spent ages typing the most self-indulgent, weaksauce post about work angst that you have ever seen. Imagine if a 14-year-old whose parent was a shrink had a Livejournal had a demanding corporate job where she was sometimes criticized, and worked through her feelings by writing awful poetry about it on the internet. [...]
Note: This post is moderately unsafe for work, I think. Goal for the day Have lunch with my friend. See my Monogamous Non-Sexual Life Partner (MNSLP) Montana and his boyfriend, who are also in Philly from DC for the weekend. Eat a fancy dinner. Go to bed by ten because I fucking hate New Year’s [...]
I don’t have anything profound to add to the national mourning for the dead in Newtown. I’ve been watching and reading all day, compulsively, and finally gave up reapplying my mascara. It’s unthinkable, unbearable, unbelievable. Unbelievable in the truest sense of the word — I think, in part, that is why we watch and watch [...]
OK! Here is your roundup of Christmas amusements. First, I made a holiday newsletter generator for single people. I think you will like it. My results are in the comments. Do it do it do it and post yours too. I had this idea last year, but was overcome with laziness before I completed it. [...]
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