I am feeling sorry for myself. I am wallowing. This year is my Golden Birthday. So many people have no idea what that means that I am wondering if I made it up, but it means I will be 28... Continue Reading →
I've learned a lot about what happens when you lose someone unexpectedly in the last few years. Death is an ugly word, but something we go through more and more as we get older. The beauty in it is watching... Continue Reading →
on tuesday night, i can tell you almost exactly when our worlds changed. there was a funny text from my sister at 8:30 something in reference to my little brothers and a picture my stepmom had taken of them at... Continue Reading →
We're doing hometown dates, which is a nice change because the girls get to plan the dates, we meet the crazies behind their hot messes, and see them away from all the drama that is a part of a bunch... Continue Reading →
These next few weeks, millions of young professionals are heading back home for the holidays. These are funny times for us; we’re used to our own agendas, our own apartments, a faster pace, and spending more time with friends than... Continue Reading →
Today I had roughly sixty parent/teacher conferences. Some with both parents present, some with the child present. Most were fanTAStic. Some were awkward. One was horrifying. And I thought to myself, "Self, some of these parents need some loving (or... Continue Reading →
Adios, civilization! Hello, Pinecrest! I have gone to frolic in the woods with my kin and woodsy critters for the week. Its the annual Camp Blue - Lair of the Golden Bear Cal Alumni Family camp extravaganza and I am... Continue Reading →
Fav Moment of the Day - New roomie meeting in! I can't wait to hang out and get frozen yogurt and drink wine and watch girlie movies and tv together. yaaaay for new friends! Second Fav Moment - The return... Continue Reading →
its about 11pm the night before your birthday as i start to write this. ive been trying to write this for two hours. i think from being best friends in junior high and high school, i always remember your birthday.... Continue Reading →
10. BBQs - Summer has started when I drive home from work, get out of the car, and can smell BBQs in the neighborhood. Can't you picture really happy dads flipping burgers, kids running around everywhere, the dog sniffing around,... Continue Reading →
Fav moment of the weekend - I spent most of yesterday with one of my adopted families, and the twin boys are turning 15 soon and reeeeally excited about learning to drive. I think blacked out for a second and... Continue Reading →
Sunglasses Always Fit 