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.
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