Category Archives: life

Building a Workspace

I graduated from college in May of 2005, which sadly, is getting to be a long time ago. I can’t even believe that SIX years have flown by since my days of all night paper-a-thons and exam cram sessions came … Continue reading

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It’s Getting Better All The Time

Hello from the world of convalescence! Things have been slow going since my oral surgery. While I typically am unable to take sick time off…even when sick…I did manage to carve out three days for recovery. Wednesday (my normal day … Continue reading

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Wisdom Teeth Extraction Blues

Sorry for going silent there for a few days. I had a lot to get done at both work and home before Tuesday. What was special about Tuesday? It was THE day. The day I had been trying to schedule, … Continue reading

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Remembering to Unplug

As you may’ve guessed from my previous post, I’ve been feeling rather affected by what has been happening in Japan. I’m not exactly sure why I feel as connected to all of it as I do. I think to some … Continue reading

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1989

On October 17, 1989, dinner was Progresso Split Pea Soup with Saltines and a glass of milk. My grandmother always made dinner early. When most people wouldn’t get around to it until 6 or 7pm,  my grandmother sat me down … Continue reading

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Out of Control

After I got my new haircut, I had to sit down and start thinking about what I needed to do to feel more in control of my life. It’s not that I have horrible things dropping on me left and … Continue reading

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You Bet Your Life

The past two days have been a total blur. Whenever a co-worker goes on vacation and the other managers and I have to pick up the slack, everything becomes complicated, kind of annoying and stressful. With my work week so … Continue reading

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Playing Copycat

I have been having both extreme fun and extreme stress this week. I would love to tell you all about what has been going on, but alas, I have decided that I am too busy watching Harry Potter and eating … Continue reading

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The Day of Hearts

I’m not sure how you all feel about Valentine’s Day, but regardless of your opinions on the matter, there is just no getting away from it. People wish a happy one on you at the store. Every TV program has … Continue reading

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Everywhere You Look, er, Walk

I get the majority of my physical activity in by walking. I know it doesn’t seem like walking is much of a workout, but it can be, depending on how you approach it. For instance, if you walk mostly flat … Continue reading

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