February 2012
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“Make it to work OK? I am SURE this is the case, but I would hate to ignore your...”
– Mom, via text after our call dropped this morning
Happy Friday! [I am not blogging this from the trunk of my captor’s car]
A downtown stroll to get Pho with Joe in SEVENTY-THREE degree weather was the literal bright spot in my day.
We scarcely see each other from Monday—Friday, so a chance to overeat cheap Vietnamese together was perfect.
Ten more weeks.
What We Eat
Better late than pregnant never.
Good ole spaghetti + citrus marinated feta and olive salad
Chicken Tikka Masala
Sweet and Sour Chicken + basmati rice:
You’ll need:
chicken breasts
canned pineapple chunks
1 c. BBQ sauce [I use TJ’s brand—it has a little kick]
1 tbsp. corn starch
3 brain cells
Boil chicken until cooked/tender. Meanwhile, in another skillet, mix...
I was in the foulest of moods this morning—late train, new rained on haircut, Wolfpack loss, plus a few less trivial matters.
I caught myself DMX barking on the phone with my mom this morning.
Reel it in, sister.
Once I got to work, my day turned a-round. My co-worker saved a Christmas letter she received and put it on my desk with her comments in the margins [let it suffice to say that...
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I just made optometrist and dermatologist appointments [yay insurance!] and realized that this means I’ll soon be able to actually see the skin that I’m trying to fix. Womp womp.
Also, I haven’t been to the eye doctor in eight years. The last time I went, they dilated my eyes twice and I couldn’t see clearly for over twenty-four hours, during which time I made my mom drive...
“I think actually one of the things that’s a comfort in marriage is that there...”
– Ira Glass
[spotted via gypsy-soul and emilyposts]
(via umcanyounot)
Ira speaks the truth.
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People at the bar are already playing Whitney...
A tribute? Too soon, guys. Too soon.
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Anonymous asked: Your husband kinda looks like Craig Romney.
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Teen Mom 2: A Synopsis
Jenelle is going to rehab for weed. We always knew she was a trailblazer [pun intended].
Chelsea has never written a check. She procured leopard ones for the occasion. Thanks to Year Round Brown, Randy Houska is $400 richer. Bless that man.
Jo is shooting a rap music video. Kail and Joe play house.
Leah cheated on Corey a week prior to their nuptials. Cited reason: they was fightin’. [I...
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What We Eat
Italian Chicken Bake [spotted: ktrae] + Strawberry Almond Mozzarella Spinach Salad (MIL’s recipe)
Brisket and Broccoli Slaw + Mac and Cheese
Southwestern Stuffed Peppers [spotted: Real Simple and Ash]
TJ’s Stir Fry veggies with Island Soyaki marinade + Basmati Rice
Turkey Breast + Stir-fried Brussels + Mushroom risotto
Thank God I started running again.
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The closest to Charlene I ever felt was the very first time we met outside of school—the one time I helped her with her coat. If I could have helped her with her coat for hours, for the rest of her life, I would have.
— Heft, Liz Moore
Liz—I loved it. I will not forget this book, this story, ever.
Three month countdown! →
January 2012
34 posts
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I hate Bachelor Ben with the fire of a thousand... →
I can’t stop having nightmares featuring Patrick Bateman. In the most recent dream, he sawed off my arms with a chainsaw and danced around with them.
I just finished the book and cannot stop thinking about it in the worst way. Despite it, I watched the movie.
I like to read the book before seeing the movie rendition, but sometimes I take a long time to get around to the book—hence...
It Just Hit Me
I don’t think I’ve ever had to react to anyone’s pregnancy news in person.
[edit: I did receive my cousin’s announement live. She put a pregnancy test in a ziplock in front of my face. It took me an inappropraite amount of time to realize what it was—it was the hospital kind so lay off me, and then by the time I connected the dots, I saw the word...
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What We Eat
Weekend leftovers ‘til the wheels fall off
Perfect Roast Chicken
Baked Ziti [minus the onion, plus half a fridge’s worth of ingredients]
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Mushrooms—Again. Can’t stop won’t stop. […until Trader Joe’s inevitably stops stocking it.]
Carmelized Banana Pudding
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On The Bachelor
I invested four hours of my weekend catching up on The Bachelor. That’s commitment. It’s also my only hope of staying in the pool at work. [my bets for top 3: Kacie B., Jennifer, Courtney].
In last week’s episode, Jennifer got a one-on-one date with our boy, San Fran Ben, who I actually don’t like one iota [can we all just agree that he is mediocre looking? My mailman at...
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Every six months or so, I go down the foxhole that is Endometriosis research. I don’t know why. I have little rationale other than some sense of obligation to feel “on top” of my health or maybe some form of self-torture.
The information is always the same. I don’t change what I’m doing about it. And then the guilt seeps in.
I remind myself of my doctor’s...
Continually clicking refresh on my bank account page to remind myself why I cannot and should not bid on this beaut on eBay. Saving for a house 2k12 cannot be replaced by buying things for said [currently nonexistent] house.
I just can’t quit you, eBay.
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Story of my apartment-dwelling life. USPS, you are cramping my online shopping game. Oh, Dually Clad top, will we ever meet?
MY ADDRESS IS REAL.
Undeliverable as Addressed, January 23, 2012, 10:39 am, ATLANTA, GA
Notice Left, January 17, 2012, 2:00 pm, ATLANTA, GA
Out for Delivery, January 17, 2012, 8:41 am, ATLANTA, GA
Sorting Complete, January 17, 2012, 8:31 am, ATLANTA, GA
Arrival...
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umcanyounot asked: hi, where have you been? I miss you.
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An email response from a co-worker who put a fundraising running group packet on my chair [subtlety, FTW].
Allison,
Yes, I did put it in your chair. Awesome!
Let me know which running event you plan to sign up for.
I doubt you will die. We have a great program to get you in shape for the event.
Oh, you doubt I will die? Because I am 100% certain of it.
Signed,
Girl who did C25K a full...
“Whatever, the best people in life are the people who have extra toothbrushes and...”
– via whydoihaveablog
Nailed it.
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Attempting this flight sans drugs
Here we go.
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People say that death is the great equalizer. While true, I’d argue that for women, the gynecologist visit is the great equalizer. No matter your socioeconomic status, we are all reduced to a what is essentially a large piece of paper towel and “the scoot”.
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Today I’m home sick from work ingesting metric tons of Trader Joe’s Honey Apple Butter spread on top of literally anything in the kitchen. If I had a primarily work from home schedule I would have to receive nutrients via feeding tube just to control my intake.
I have been stalking—click tab, refresh, refresh, move to another tab, click tab again, repeat—my GMail for the...
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