I never rebelled growing up. I’ve always been a reliable, “good” daughter. And yet, the verbal maneuvering and emotional posturing of my mother is resulting in a late twenties rebellion. Our phone conversation last night began innocuously enough. How’s work, what did you do this weekend, how was the movie, let’s plan Mother’s Day, and [...]
It’s Friday: day of general workweek malaise and bated breath whilst the clock ticks toward weekendedness. In honor of the collective disinterest in being productive, “I Salute You” Fridays are buoyed by recent pop culture achievements according to me (which in some cases kindly lend themselves to time-wasting strategies for the greater good of humanity). [...]
I got a ring for Valentine’s Day. Well, first there was a kickass cheese platter which brought great joy to my heart. Then, there was a home-cooked meal involving Cornish game hens, pastas, and cheesecake. And after, there was a little blue box. I sat there feeling both genuinely surprised by “a serious gift” on [...]
It took another blogger’s writing to help me tap into something I’ve been carrying around inside me; unable to acknowledge nor articulate for some time. From her words on hope and crushes, I found myself commenting about my own crush, then thinking more about what I realized therein… My crush is on the memory of [...]
Twelve hours of baking, two trips to the grocery store for forgotten ingredients (by my helpful boyfriend, AKA the “cookie-razzi”), and one pumpkin beer later… Ta-Da!!! For recipe requests, send an email to nicnarrates at gmail.
I’m still uncertain how this whole Twitter thing works, but I thought it was about time I got with the program. If only for the coupons and promo codes, right? Or to learn about untimely deaths like Brittany Murphy’s. About that, can I just say what the hell? Yeah, so now I’m twittering (@nicnarrates). Which, [...]
On the first day of Shoe-mas, Zappos sent to me… A comfy new pair of UGGs. On the second day of Shoe-mas, Zappos sent to me… Kate Spade bright pink flats, And a comfy new pair of UGGs. On the third day of Shoe-mas, Zappos sent to me… Nine West’s brown suede loafers, Kate Spade [...]
