I think of myself as pretty courageous. I mean, I’m not an adrenaline junkie, but I’m also not afraid to take some risks or speak up when it’s difficult. I’ve lived all over the country and never hesitated to venture out on my own and explore new places. Side Note: There was that one time, […]
Read MoreI’ve lived and breathed competitive sports for most of my life, but I’m surprisingly not that competitive. Whoa! To those of you who know me and are yelling at the screen, hear me out. I love competing—games, sports, anything with an opponent (I also think smack-talk is a sport in and of itself. YES, even […]
Read MoreSo many things make me happy. Little things like finding $5 in my coat pocket, and big things like finding $20 in my dad’s wallet. I realized this week that a few other things make me abundantly and irrationally happy. I’d like to share my joy with you now. 1. My Mom’s Unintentional Hilarity: Here […]
Read MoreThe world seems to be changing before our very eyes. All the subtle and not-so-subtle shifts got me thinking about some of my long-held beliefs. I intended to go about all this high-level thinking at my own pace, but my quiet introspection was shockingly interrupted when, on the walking trails, I saw a poodle roll […]
Read MoreIt should come as a surprise to no one that I’d like to do a little time. I’m not talking about Rikers Island or anything. A medium-security outfit is more my speed. I’d say minimum–for the simple fact that the other felons and I could watch Golden Girls in the evening–but I’m not overly interested […]
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