I’ve been doing a lot of soul-searching recently, about a lot of things. I’ve always been pretty introspective, and when my heart of hearts starts to get that familiar unsettled feeling, I start to go even deeper into my own head. When I was younger, that feeling most often came up in my dating life—it …
Money, Money, Money Must Be Funny…In a Rich Man’s World
According to a study cited in the November 2013 issue of Shape magazine, the average woman will spend 355 days of her life worrying about her weight (about 21 minutes per day). I’d like to see the study that measures how many days of our lives will be spent worrying about money. Money has fascinated and worried me ever …
Why Getting a Puppy May Not Ever Be For Me
Ever since we got married, Matt has begged me for a dog. Since two of his brothers have recently acquired puppies (like the one pictured here), the begging has only gotten worse. I get it—they’re cute and cuddly and totally lovable. But here are some reasons that a puppy may not ever be for me: …
The Re-Reading Conundrum
Picture from back in 2008 when I still had a female roommate 🙂 My dad once made a comment to the effect of, “Whenever I’m around, you are ALWAYS reading. I think you have a book in your hand in almost every picture I take of you.” I argued with him for a second, but then …
Tuesday Tell-All
(Random pictures courtesy of a trip to Europe way back when I was a wee lass of 19) *Here’s how my day went yesterday: -I learned that all of my craziest, rowdiest, most hard-to-contain, drive-me-bat-crazy kids who all have me for Spanish also all list Spanish as their favorite class. Go figure. It made …
The First Snow
Well, it happened yesterday: The first snow. I woke up feeling refreshingly well-rested thanks to Daylight Savings, and the world seemed a little brighter than normal outside our windows. I gasped a little as I opened the curtains—the world had received its powdered sugar coating from the King of all creators, and it was stunning. …
What Am I So Scared Of?
In honor of Halloween, I thought I’d talk today about REAL fear—not the silly, “fun” fear that comes from watching creepy black and white films (like Wait Until Dark) or dressing up in gory costumes–but REAL fear: the kind that keeps you up at night wondering what you’re doing with your life (or what you’re …
Uncultured No More!
I would venture to say that I’ve become a pretty decent cook over the past three years— That is, unless you’re judging me on ethnic variety. Pot roast and potatoes? Check. Creamy white chili and anything with bacon? Check check. Venture outside of the typical white, middle-class cuisine? Hmmm… It’s not that I don’t like …