Dear state of Texas,
There seems to be a bit of confusion, a sort of misunderstanding between you and myself. Because, you see, I very much want to move to the Lonestar State, and yet you seem to not want me. Why is that?...
View ArticleEmpire State of Mind
I know I might be going against traditional thought here, but really guys, I just DO NOT like New York. Sure the city is cool and last time I was there I got a knock-off purse in Chinatown like every...
View ArticleStop callin' Stop callin' I don't wanna talk anymore
Quandary: my cell phone contract with Verizon is up next month, and I'm debating between jumping ship, staying and going month to month, or renewing. Rather, my family is debating this because we're...
View ArticleThe Lipstick Temptress: On Writing
I need a pen name.I've wanted one for a while, but it's now become a necessity because I have my newest calling in life: author. Of ROMANCE NOVELS. And I'm ashamed to say that my family would never...
View ArticleMerry Birthday To Moi
So . . . I had another birthday. It's weird - it happens at the same time every year. And sadly/thankfully/appropriately I was in Austin for the big event. I was working, which is a crime, but I was...
View ArticleIn which I make two major life decsions.
First.I'm going to invest in a nice phone for the first time in my life. The few that I've had always range somewhere between Secondary Character On Some Teen Show Once Had One In Part Of An Episode...
View ArticleFrom Sticks to the Ritz: A Travel Adventure
I decided to start my summer off right by taking myself on a vacation to Maui. Now before you roll your eyes and mutter that this will just be one of those My Vacation Was Super Awesome And Your Life...
View ArticleThe Cute & Cuddly
I have this co-worker, bless her heart, who just loves to show me picture books of the cute and furry creatures of God's kingdom. Either she's a bit dense or I do a good job of feigning interest,...
View ArticleBring the Heat
Well folks, it's that time again: Summer is officially here. The birds are singing, the gas prices soaring, and the sun is scorching our skin off and giving us cancer. Looks like it's time for Summer...
View ArticleGearing Up for the Red, White and Blue
'Tis a well known fact that the 4th of July is my all time favorite holiday. Not only do I love celebrating Independence and the 2nd Amendment, but there's almost a sure chance that I'll get to see...
View ArticleHere - you can borrow my noose
There are few things in life more boring than listening to someone drone on and on about their health problems. Wait. I just remembered something more boring. Okay real quick story. Once I went to a...
View ArticleTis a dull, dull world
Sometimes (usually when I run out of Diet Coke and mascara and the air conditioning in my car just STOPS WORKING) the world seems quite tiresome. And since boredom reluctantly loves company, I'll give...
View ArticleDear August,
So. You're back. And in case you were wondering, I still have lingering anger towards you and your 31 days.Oh sure, the beginning was usually a time of laughter and merriment. Swim parties, vacations,...
View ArticleTaradise vs. The Hair
Wasn't it just yesterday I was writing hate mail to August? Guess not because this month is just RACING past, which got me to thinking about how much I was supposed to accomplish this summer. I haven't...
View ArticleChapter 4: THE NEIGHBORS
It's been a while since I've reported anything about THE NEIGHBORS. Partially it's because things have been almost normal over there, and partially it's because I try to forget they exist.For those...
View ArticleAfter a Ghastly 11 months of Dying From Anticipation -
I feel betrayed.And I think I won't be the only one.
View ArticleCollege Guide to Man Creatures 101
My younger brothers, the twins, have just taken their first plunge into the great NeverNeverLand for young adults: College. They've never lived out of state, unless you count the two years in England...
View ArticleThree Excuses and a Heat-Induced Stupor
A couple days ago someone came up to me and said, "Why don't you update your blog more often? It's lame that you post about as often as I get my car insurance bill." Maybe I would have felt more lame...
View ArticleWhat's My Age Again?
Sometimes I find myself in situations where I wonder if my Life Ambition is to be a cougar. And I'm not referring to the furry school mascot. No, I mean COUGAR.I see these women all over the place,...
View ArticleSelling Myself
There are many things in life that I just love to hear over and over again from people who have no connection to my life whatsoever. One of my all time favorites is, "Why aren't you married yet? Are...
View ArticleWelcome to Hogwarts – Please choose 1 of 4 stereotypes and take a seat
Happy Harry Potter #7 vol.1 Release Season ya'll. Hope you got your midnight viewing tickets ordered because those suckers were sold out an eternity ago. I for one prefer to view my films with some...
View ArticleDear Santa,
We've never had a real chat, you and I. And by real I mean me writing a blog post on The Internet to you, which of course you will receive with delight. I think you'd agree that it's time we cleared a...
View ArticleI Resolve for YOU
My love of Year End Wrap Ups has been sufficiently documented, but frankly, I'm too lazy busy to catalog The Best And Worst Of 2010. And as most of you also know, I am really into seasonal goals that...
View ArticleI love a man in uniform
I know! This totally comes out of nowhere because it's been a few months or 11. If I weren't so lazy I'd probably create a poll where you could vote on what happened to me. The options would be...
View ArticleComplaint #163: Pinterest
Last night I was over at my friend Miriam’s house, a happy place I regularly frequent since my Lieutenant has been in Afghanistan for 7 months and I get bored some evenings. We were discussing the...
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