it feels good to get things done. my dining room table has been plaguing me for months now, and i have finally made some measurable progress on it. granted, it's not perfect, but i think you will agree, there is some major improvement here:


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IT HURTS SO BAD.

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do you ever feel like your life is just one long string of attempts to avert disaster? for some reason, that is how i feel right now. like life is just a bunch of bad stuff that tries to happen to you, and you can either do your best to keep it from happening, fix it once it has happened, or just sit there and let the mess pile up. and the more the ( Read more... )

GO SEE HAMLET 2.

no really. stop what you're doing and go see it.

now.

do it.

i just got back from taking drake and ruby for a walk. it's a little warm outside, but even so, i forgot how much i enjoy taking the dog(s) for a walk. whenever walking ruby occurs to me at home, all i can think of is "oh but it's too much work" or "oh but it's too hot outside" or "maybe later" or some rough equivalent. what is broken in my brain ( Read more... )

the wedding was beautiful! i'm so pleased with how well it turned out and so grateful to everybody who helped bring the day together. and now pictures are coming in fast and furious! most of them are here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amandaandeddie/

but the polaroids chinako took are here:

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today i woke up a miss but i'll go to bed a mrs.!!!

today is july 9.

i am getting married july 19.

THAT IS IN TEN DAYS PEOPLE.

i reached my goal weight at weight watchers today! i have lost a total of 58.6 lbs, and i have to say, i am a little impressed with myself. i actually finished something! reached a goal! go me!

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