Archive for March, 2009

On hopefully not embarrassing myself…

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

A few years ago, when I was working at Borders, I had the chance to meet Anne Lamott, who is one of my very favorite authors of all time. When she came to speak at my store, I was delighted. My manager knew from the fact that I CRIED when I heard she [...]

GiST: grumpy, end of break edition

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

I’m trying to be positive, but I don’t wanna go to work tomorrow. Not even a little.
Still, trying to see the good:
1) A clean house
2) Meals planned for tomorrow
3) Payday is just a day away
4) My lessons are planned for the week
5) I can totally handle 45 more working [...]

They Say It's Your Birthday…and I Don't Care

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

I received an email from a very sweet friend recently, inviting me to a wine dinner for the winery her husband works for. I love her and wine so it seemed like a fun thing to do. Until I checked the date: April 21st.
My birthday.
I had to write her back and decline politely because I’m [...]

What I Did On My Spring Break…

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Um, let’s actually start with what I did NOT do:
—wear makeup
—wear clothes that were not made of velour, cotton or other sweatpants-ish material, save for the times I left the house to see friends
—watch anything that made me smarter
—talk to anyone under the age of 21
All in all, my break was pretty fabulous. [...]

School Days Timeline: Kindergarten

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

In order to start kindergarten, I have to take a screening test. As we walk into my brand new school, I read the signs, pronouncing “OFFICE” as “OFF-ICE.” I hold my parents hands and we enter a small room. A nice lady has me read, count and put together a puzzle. [...]

Grace In Small Things: Slacker Edition

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

It’s been 3 days since I’ve done Grace in Small Things, and the good news is that it’s because I’ve been INVOLVED in good things, not just blogging about them…
1) A yummy breakfast with my dad and brother.
2) Getting a lot accomplished on my portfolio.
3) Cutting off ALL of my hair…still a [...]

2:30 seconds of happiness…

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

My old roommate was really obsessed with YouTube videos and she showed me this one. I think it’s extraordinarily beautiful, maybe because I love San Francisco and the idea is so happy.
Enjoy!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP5J4W5GQ3w&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f]
By the way, the song is “Heartbeats” by Jose Gonzalez. I downloaded it immediately and the rest of his album is excellent, [...]

Grace in Small Things: 3.23.09—The Super Lame Edition

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

1) Finally being able to pee without pain, thanks to meds, cranberry juice, water and sleeping.
2) Jon & Kate are NOT getting a divorce. I am so happy for their adorable children.
3) Enjoying a dinner at Olive Garden and not having to cook.
4) Breakfast plans with my dad and brother [...]

An Open Letter to TLC (yes, The Learning Channel)

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

Dear TLC,
I feel like we know one another really well now, you know, since I’ve spent the last three days of my life half-sleeping on the couch with your shows in the background. And let me say, well done! The episodes of “What Not To Wear” proved both interesting and informative and I [...]

Grace in Small Things—3.21.09

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

1) Saying “no” to something I’d normally say yes to, and feeling no guilt because I knew I needed to take care of myself.
2) A really delicious veggie burger for dinner.
3) Sleeping in ’til 11.
4) Re-discovering an old favorite soundtrack and letting it play softly while playing Scrabble on Facebook with [...]