April 30th, 2009

Alter-Egos

From time to time, I like to think about what it’d be like if I was a totally different girl. I don’t mean to complain; I truly love my life but sometimes, I just can’t help but think what if I was…

A roller derby girl. To me, these girls are so freaking hardcore. They just seem like the coolest, most badass girls ever, and secretly, I’d like to

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April 29th, 2009

Hey fatty!

I had a moment of weakness this morning, friends.

After my exceptionally happy evening last night, my good friend Chi, Andrew and I went out for celebration at TGI Fridays. We had some deliciously fatty appetizers (not good; however, planned for since I knew I’d be out) and two drinks. After which, by the way, I felt DISGUSTING. I don’t drink often any more, save for an occasional glass of

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April 28th, 2009

Too Happy to Snark…

I really don’t have anything remotely snarky or funny to write today because I am too busy exhaling the past 2 years of stress. Today could be the best day I’ve had in years.

First, I graduated from my credential program tonight. I had to do a 30 minute presentation, compile a massive portfolio and a crate full of evidence that yes, I kinda sorta know how to teach. I

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April 27th, 2009

Andrew says sorry, Mom

Our actual before bedtime conversation:

ME: “Night, baby. Love you.”

ANDREW: “Love you, too.”

ME: “You gonna keep me?”*

ANDREW: “Yeah…”

ME: “For how long?”

ANDREW: “Ummm…when did your mom start showing signs of aging?”

ME: “Are you saying my mom looks old?”

ANDREW: “Shit.”

ME: “BLOGGING THIS!”

*I know, I know, this totally makes me gag**

**THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID

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April 27th, 2009

When The Going Gets Tough…The Tough Bake Cookies?

Friday was a bit of a craptastic day, thanks to getting yelled at and state testing and a bunch of other yucky stuff. When I got home early on Friday, I’d originally planned on taking a nap before my evening. I laid down on the couch and in line with the day, I couldn’t fall asleep to save my life. A recipe I’d seen on the lovely food blog, Joy

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April 26th, 2009

love, love, love meme

I love surveys, and my boyfriend, so this seemed like a perfect combo. Plus, people have asked me several of these questions lately, particularly after the poker post…so, ask and you shall recieve! Stolen from Not So Simple.

What are your middle names?

Mine is Melissa; Andrew’s is Byron.

How long have you been together?

Nearly a year and a half. We dated off and on for the first few

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April 25th, 2009

Things People Say

Sometimes, I’m just freaking shocked at what people say. Listen, we all have occasional missteps, where we hurt people’s feelings or whatnot, but really? Here are some recent gems:

Regarding Andrew buying me a gym membership for my birthday: “Do you think he’s trying to tell you something?”

In response to hearing that my kids had super high scores on a test, and having my principal compliment me: “Oh, those

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April 25th, 2009

I Can't Run Sideways

On Thursday night, I went to my second workout at Fitness MD. I was really excited since my first one had been amazing, despite the fact that I couldn’t lift my arms the next morning. I think I forgot to mention the fact that I have to write down everything I put in my mouth for my trainer to see at my assessment. I didn’t realize how traumatic that’d be

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April 24th, 2009

Favorite Things Friday

I know it’s Friday and all, but it’s been a little crappy thus far. It’s raining, a guy was a real jerk at Starbucks, my coffee sucked, I got some bummer news, and got yelled at and subsequently had a little pity party at my desk. Whenever I’m a little bummed, I like to get all Sound of Music on myself and find some of my favorite things. Here are

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April 24th, 2009

Doing Pot

Last Sunday, on the heels of a very fun Saturday, Andrew and I went and painted pottery. Yes, this was before the mani-pedi I also suckered Andrew into. But we had a coupon, and when you have a coupon, is there really ANY excuse for not doing what you want to do? Nope. Didn’t think so. Also: I am spoiled.

Anyways, we set off to Petroglyph, the pottery painting studio

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