I got the idea from reading Alice Steinbach’s Without Reservations, which I very much enjoyed and would recommend.
So, six weeks ago I sat down with a croissant, a café au lait, and a pen and I wrote. I wanted to capture the moment, the little and the great, the feeling of being there if only for [...]
I broke away from the tourist trap photo line to the entrance fee counter and customs, then whisked over to baggage claim where my suitcase was the third onto the conveyer belt, and finally plowed through the flurry of men grabbing at my paperwork and bag in an attempt to gain a tip or a [...]
Remember this?
And this?
And this too?
This is where I’ll be, topless and tanning, INSTEAD of playing baby games at that bullshit “Couple’s Shower.“ Oopsie. I’m sure that will go over real well.
Sixteen days and counting!
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Each morning, I stand at the bus stop. Twenty minutes later, when the bus finally arrives, I board and a sea of black greets me.
Black wool pea coats and puffer down jackets. Black berets and black gloves. Black dress shoes and ballet flats and knee high boots in black tights. Black trouser pants and skirts [...]
One year ago today, my suitcase sat on the floor of my apartment, packed full of bright colors, countless swim suits, and desperate but waning hope for the one with whom I had planned to travel. At the last minute, I stayed behind. It was my choice, but it took me a long time to get [...]
I’m back in Chicago and who-lordy is it cold and windy today! Now that I’m wearing three layers again and wading through my Google Reader, I keep feeling like I’ve missed so much! Graphic Designer Friend is looking for houses with her husband, Emo has decided to go ahead and give up shaving for Lent (Update: my [...]
Today I’m going away. Going on a spur-of-the-moment vacation to a warm locale that I hope will be good to me. I am excited. SO EXCITED. But, let’s be honest, we all know why I’m going.
My mom says it’s that I run away from things. She reminds me that everything will still be the same [...]
