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Why didn't I do this sooner?
I must admit I'm really enjoying being a gerbil-mamma. For the record my little girl's names are Carrie (an agouti) and Miranda (charcoal). I can't find my camera stuffs so I can't post pictures yet, but I love them!! Getting Carrie a companion was the smartest move I could have made. She's a completely different gerbil now, and even takes treats ( Read more... ) -
To the weekend and beyond
After being with my parents and sibs for 3 weeks w/o a break, I finally decided to get away. I took the road, via greyhound and went to visit Scott for the weekend. Despite the fact that it is a 5 hour ride, it really wasn't that bad. I'd downloaded some Madame Bovary to listen to on the way there, plus I'm still finishing up Tami Hoag's A Thin ( Read more... ) -
There is no sunshine when she's gone...
When I got my rejection letter from the Nonfiction program, I knew it was bad. I've always loved writing but never thought it was good enough or that it would bring me any money. If it weren't for the prodding of a teacher, I never would have applied. I love her for the inspiration she gave me. For months before the letter, I felt great about ( Read more... ) -
Going Green
Woke up with swollen uvula? Check ( Read more... ) -
My days are filled with pluses and minues
In my effort to avoid consuming, I apparently lost my debit card 5 days ago and did not even realize it until today. I was trying to buy stamps (which in my opinion don't count as consuming ( Read more... ) -
Before you write me off...
Okay gaiz...I'm probably going to be a hermit this week. Now before you call me a cruddy friend, I apologize, but let me explain. This past week, I finished reading Gorgeously Green and I have taken up the challenge: Avoid being a consumer for one week. I didn't even last today, so tomorrow I'm starting over. Basically this means, not buying ( Read more... ) -
In Defense of Food
So yesterday I finished reading In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan. Awesome book. It isn't a diet book or recipe guide or anything like that. Pollan basically goes through history of food and shows that what we are currently eating (unless you buy from the co-op or farmer's market) really isn't food. I have to say it surprised me. I knew that ( Read more... ) -
Huff Huff Huff
My trip to Chicago today did not go well. It actually started off really well. I bought my ticket, I got on the train, made it to Chicago. When I arrived at about 1:30, I got turned around. I was hungry and suddenly panicked because it was my first trip to a big city...by myself. My stomach led me straight to a McDonalds and after I had eaten, ( Read more... ) -
It is possible to fail at life during the summer
Gah! So today was a messy messy day. Shiz! I got a ride home from work at which point my co-worker got caught in the driveway because our next door neighbors don't know what an oncoming car looks like. I was so embarassed...but she got out safely. That is probably the last time she gives me a ride home ever. It doesn't acutally matter, because ( Read more... )
