The thing about grief
Two years ago today we lost our Ina. It really doesn’t feel like that much time has passed since I heard her voice and held her soft, wrinkly cheek against mine. Then again, it feels like...
Category: I can’t make this shit up
Internet stalking: the sincerest form of flattery?
I am not the first person to debate privacy issues on their blog. I am acutely aware that even though I don’t aggressively advertise my blog, it is, after all, a public website that technically...
How I suddenly have ALL THE TIME and feel paralyzed
If you read my previous (password-protected) post, you know the details about my current predicament. I am on forced unpaid leave due to the government shutdown (and there are some frustrating details involved in my...
Protected: On being tired of always getting the short end of the stick
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Heartbroken
I was honestly hoping that at this point I would have my Google Reader down to 0 and be all caught up with my Christmas recaps and vacation stories, but 2013 has seriously started off...
On a somewhat personal issue
You guys, sometimes I have a really hard time reading other people. I usually feel like I am somewhat well-equipped with people skills. I can usually tell when I click with someone and when I...
Tell me this is normal…
It’s Tuesday. We’re supposed to move into our new apartment in 5 days. I have yet to hear from the landlord about walk-through, key delivery and actual move-in day. To be quite frank… I’M FREAKING...
Burgers and friiiiieees.
I am usually not a big fan of burgers. I probably eat a burger about twice a year. Maybe twice a year. But you know what? A burger somehow becomes this really irresistible, I-haven’t-eaten-for-days-I-have-to-eat-NOW, tasty...