Saturday, December 6, 2008
This End Up
The fragility of things, whether true or simply inferred, worries me at times but there is little I am able to do.
Labels:
observation,
thoughts,
underlying meaning,
unfortunate truths
Friday, December 5, 2008
Create Your Character
My god, what have I done?
Labels:
dorkiness,
fun and games,
modern issues,
new experiences
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
"Bypass Death" And Do Not Make A Monopoly Joke
Immortality has been achieved by a jellyfish but is it the sort of immortality that most would want?
Monday, December 1, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Doubly So If You Are Practically Bedridden Due To Cramps
You learn a lot about a person after spending a weekend in bed with them.
Labels:
friendship,
new experiences,
sickness,
sleeping but awake now,
together
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Disjointed Thoughts In The Brambles And Ivy
My thoughts as of late are a tangled mass of verbs and nouns and I search for the tail so that I may find the center.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Treat Everyone With Respect And Kindness, No Matter What Their Caste
I was alone in the ice cream shop when Keith, a very unique homeless man, walked in.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Hindsight And All That Jazz
Sometimes the biggest changes are the ones that you never even see happening but upon later reflection stand out with stark contrast.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Unblinking
After looking the past directly in the eyes and allowing myself to face whatever reaction I might have to what I saw there, I can honestly say that I regret nothing.
Labels:
change,
conclusion,
freedom,
past and present,
reactions,
reaffirmations,
regret,
the unknown
Saturday, November 22, 2008
So Few Summers In The Lifetime Of A Cool-Weather Girl
I just realized that not once this entire summer did I wear a swimsuit, enter a body of water larger than my bathtub, or even put my feet in the ocean and this makes me very sad.
Labels:
moments of sorrow,
outside,
sudden realizations,
summer,
surprises,
the sea,
water
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
(Everything)Cubed
Despite everything, or perhaps more accurately, because of everything, I still have faith that everything is going to turn out just fine.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Moonlight Dancing Along The Waves
On this, the coldest night of the year, I find myself wishing to be found sitting on the rocks, staring out across the sound.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
They Are Staging A Protest Against The Starbucks' Music
Raleigh has been overrun by geese and, to quote my darling cousin, "A pox of flying, honking things upon your house!".
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Not For Children
Today, in the playground of my old elementary school, a teenage boy was made to kneel before having a pistol put to the back of his head and the trigger was pulled - sending a single shot into this skull.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Silly Things Like Text Format And Paper Quality Bug Me
I actually dislike the edition of Leaves of Grass that I have to the point that it makes me irritated every time that I see it.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Save Tonight
This weekly cycle of longing, exuberance, and parting certainly keeps life interesting.
Labels:
alone,
cycles,
hope,
moments of happiness,
moments of sorrow,
together
Friday, November 7, 2008
After A Long Ride Along The Highway To Hell, They've Finally Arrived
I cannot wrap my head around the fact that AC/DC's new album is a Wal-Mart exclusive.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Even My Body Keeps Secrets From Me
It is frightening just how much can go wrong with your body without you even being aware of it.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Hook, Line, And Sinker (But Now I'm Mixing Metaphors)
It has been awhile since a book has taken me into its maw and steadfastly refused to release me.
Labels:
books,
call and response,
moments of happiness,
reading
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Please Keep The Redneck Riots To A Minimum, Thank You
Tethered to my laptop, feverishly yet methodically refreshing cnn.com, I hope against hope that everything will be okay.
Monday, November 3, 2008
I Love The Drops Of Rain Smiling On My Feathers Guiding My Way
The cloud-filled sky was alive with birds of all descriptions: herons, gulls, geese, and others - and I wished that I could join them in their flight.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Spinning Like A Ghost On The Bottom Of A Top, I'm Haunted By All The Space That I Will Live Without You
Coming home to an empty house feels entirely different now that I am used to sharing this space with another.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Watching The Second Ring Movie Kinda Kills It For Me Though
After holding Sally's baby in my arms and then watching Stewie hold him in his arms, I am filled with thoughts and emotions that I do not often entertain.
Labels:
beginnings,
children/childhood,
emotions,
new experiences,
thoughts
Thursday, October 30, 2008
And Not Just A Home For Boxes!
Slowly, ever so slowly, and one box at a time, I am transforming this house into a home.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Words Fail Me
I sit here staring at this blank page of cyber-paper, trying to leach words from its milky surface, only to ultimately be denied.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Standing Unobtrusively In The Corner Of My Livingroom
That was the best cause for a double take that I can possibly imagine.
Labels:
dorkiness,
moments of happiness,
surprises,
together,
why hello there
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Dead Sea Scrolls and County Fair, Here I Come!
I love making plans because it makes the future seem closer than it might otherwise be.
Labels:
future,
moments of happiness,
plans,
simple pleasures
Friday, October 24, 2008
The Sound Of Rain Striking The Roof Of My Back Porch
I am constantly discovering new things about this house to love.
Labels:
domesticality,
dorkiness,
moments of happiness,
outside
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Very Small Margin For Error
I cooked on a gas stove tonight for the very first time and I am pleased to report that my house is still standing!
Labels:
domesticality,
food/beverage,
moments of happiness,
surprises
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Alone But Not Lonely (As I Could Be)
I cannot imagine how incredibly empty this house would feel if I were used to him being here.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Answer: Unadulterated Talent
How does one girl manage to acquire this much stuff over the course of only twenty-four and one half years?
Labels:
disbelief,
overwhelmed,
past and present,
sudden realizations
Monday, October 20, 2008
Welcome, Indeed.
Welcome to the new beginning of your new life in a new place and with an entirely new sense of hope.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Fortunately, I Work Well Under Time Constraints
Now that the day that I had been wishing to arrive is practically on my doorstep, I feel slightly overwhelmed and wish that the next few hours creep by so that I can get more done.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Holy Crap - It's Cold Outside!
The sudden, literally overnight, change from eighty-plus degree days to fifty degrees is enough for me to seriously question my involvement by packing all of my winter clothes.
Labels:
moments of happiness,
sudden realizations,
surprises,
weather
Friday, October 17, 2008
A Faint Grey Wash
Learning that your shop may not be open for much longer is a rather rude wake up call from a blissful daydream.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
You Know It Makes Me High When You Turn Your Love My Way
A totally unexpected surprise can make an otherwise crappy day shine.
Labels:
dorkiness,
moments of happiness,
simple pleasures,
surprises,
together,
writing
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Streetlights Waking Up, Sun Turning In
Writing a list of items we need for the new house makes it feel more real: I can actually see us sitting on the front porch together, watching the night fall.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Just A Smile And A Sigh
I don't have the words to properly express just how overwhelmingly lucky I am.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Good Enough
Even though I have not lived with my parents in four years and am largely independent of them, I still want them to be proud of me and support my decisions.
Labels:
change,
decisions,
discomfort,
dissent,
family,
father,
moments of vague irritation
Friday, October 10, 2008
I Foresee A Game Of Trunk Tetris In My Near Future
I don't think you ever truly realize just how much stuff you've collected over the years until you are forced to put it into a multitude of little boxes that will be light enough for you to carry without assistance.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon
As my best friend oh-so-kindly brought to my attention today, I will be 25 in four months and I am startlingly close to being considered "settled down".
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Visits Aren't Quite The Same
I woke up this morning with Louie curled up next to me and for the first time, it really hit me how much I am going to miss him.
Labels:
animals,
change,
sleeping but awake now,
sudden realizations
Monday, October 6, 2008
Oh, Beloved, Blessed Trees
I would love to go on a trip around the world, visiting all of the awesome trees.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Time Marches On, But Always At The Wrong Pace
I was too excited to sleep; my future was waiting for the turn of the clock and I was but a rebellious spirit.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Three Doors
Sitting in the house that I've called home for the last four years, sorting through my collected belongings in preparation for the move, my thoughts seem scattered yet oddly focused - like the winds surrounding the eye of a hurricane.
Friday, October 3, 2008
A Small Gift From His Pocket
The taste of cherry Hall's cough drops summon incredibly vivid memories of sitting between my grandparents in church when I was little.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
In An Explosion Of Mirth And Stars
I fear that if one more happy accident occurs, I may very well burst from joy.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Time. What Is Time?
I was created for waiting; eyes cast toward the horizon, thoughts lingering, heart aching, soul aloft.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sexy And Warm! Bonus!
I have a love affair with socks and stockings, especially ones that come up over my knee and have small seams for my sensitive toes!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Uncharted Territory
I am fully aware that I am treading dangerously close to "school girl giddiness".
Labels:
change,
emotions,
hope,
moments of happiness,
new experiences
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Mercedes Benz Dealerships And Lean-To's
Never before have I seen such exorbitant wealth existing directly beside soul crushing poverty.
Labels:
america,
Atlanta,
moments of sorrow,
outside,
world view
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Brightly Colored Hippie Skirt Probably Has Something To Do With It
Sitting in a theater surrounded by hundreds of long haired, black shirt and jean wearing metal fanatics I somehow manage to feel both at home and completely out of place.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Feel Free To Say No To This, But...
How incredibly different might things have turned out had I not decided to drive to Durham in the middle of the night?
Labels:
change,
moments of happiness,
questioning reality,
travel
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
"Time Enough At Last"
Driving over the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, without another car or person in sight, stirs thoughts of a post-apocalyptic world where everyone is dead but I have somehow (miraculously?) survived.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
No Happy Mediums To Be Found
It often seems like things are either changing far too quickly or not nearly fast enough.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
I Wanted To Believe That You'd Win The War In Your Head That I Did Not Understand
It's the not knowing, the uncertainty, the inability to plan or even guess what the future will bring, that makes me feel incredibly vulnerable and inept.
Labels:
alone,
change,
discomfort,
frustration,
future,
moments of sorrow,
plans
Thursday, September 18, 2008
I'm Going To Be Okay
The day is beautiful, I slept alone last night and survived, I started taking my medicine at night so that it will already be in my system when I wake up, and I feel pretty!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Lying Here With No One Near
I cannot wait to walk along the water at night, looking up at the stars, and dancing in the sand.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
They Will Keep It Safe
My heart belongs to the sea,
the mountain tops,
the autumn breeze,
and the spring rain.
the mountain tops,
the autumn breeze,
and the spring rain.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Envelope Me Swiftly, Hide Me From The Haze
Autumn is finally coming, I can feel it in the wind, and I welcome it with open arms.
Labels:
autumn,
excitement,
hope,
moments of happiness,
seasons
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Yay For Birthdays!
Birthdays, celebrations of life and gathered wisdom, often conclude with the guest of honor wishing that he or she were dead due to the cumulative affects of the traditional overindulgence of celebratory liquids.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
If (When) I Find It, I'll Post It Here
Somehow during the course of my move, I've lost (or, perhaps, only misplaced) the notebook with this entry in it.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Lingering Echos Of The Little Mermaid, I'm Sure
I often have dreams where I am sitting at the bottom of the sea, looking up toward the sunlight, through leagues and leagues of water, completely at peace.
Labels:
dreams,
moments of happiness,
outside,
peace,
the sea
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Your Tax Dollars At Work
I cannot understand the logic involved with the decision to buy automatically flushing toilets and automated paper towel dispensers but only have one soap dispenser (which is decidedly on its last legs) in a bathroom with two sinks.
Monday, September 8, 2008
If (When) I Find It, I'll Post It Here
Somehow during the course of my move, I've lost (or, perhaps, only misplaced) the notebook with this entry in it.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
What Was I Thinking When I Wrote This?
It is always strange to run across old notes written to yourself: bits of lyrics scribbled on the back of flyers, to do lists, shopping lists, and doodles - all sent from Sarah-Past to Sarah-Now(Future).
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Especially In The Wee Hours Of The Night When All You Want To Do Is Sleep
Perhaps it is only me, but the memory of vomiting never quite encompasses the truly horrid nature of the actual experience.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
The Past Is Only In Our Heads
Discovering that what you had long believed to be a dream was actually a memory is a very strange experience.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Photos Cannot Capture The Feeling Of The Earth Under Your Feet Nor The Smell Of The Trees
There are so many things in this world that I wish to experience firsthand because photos in books simply to not satisfy my need to explore.
Monday, September 1, 2008
The Very Word "Diction" Confuses Them
Esoteric is among the list of words that I love but feel odd using due to the vocabulary level of the general public.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
A Visitor From The Future?
While sitting at the coffee shop, I saw a girl walk by the windows that I could have sworn was little Jess all grown up and it sent shivers down my spine.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
From Beyond The Veil
I think that if I knew in advance that I was about to die I would use Blogger's new Schedule A Post feature to leave a message for my family and friends a week after my death.
Labels:
death,
dorkiness,
family,
friendship,
modern issues,
open letter,
writing
Friday, August 29, 2008
Why Am I So Broken?
One would think that a day that contained both the acquisition of a new car and a word of thanks from someone who doesn't often give them would be a wonderful day, but that could not be further from the truth.
Labels:
alone,
awake,
emotions,
employment,
frustration,
moments of sorrow,
unfortunate truths
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Among The Delicious Coffeehouse Scents
Sitting upstairs at JavaDog, enjoying their free WiFi and tasty juice while waiting for my six o'clock class to roll around gives me such a sense of well being.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Clearing The Path
I find joy in pruning my plants, kneeling among the vegetation and the spiders and the other unseen creatures of my yard.
Labels:
fauna,
flora,
moments of happiness,
outside,
simple pleasures
Sunday, August 24, 2008
The Intracoastal Waterway Claims Another Victim
Reading the article about my cousin's death makes the entire situation feel real in a way that even attending the memorial service did not.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Betrayal From A Known Source But For Unknown Reasons
I think that it might be for the best if I stop trying to decipher the meaning behind people's actions and their motivations and simply accept them for who and what they are.
Friday, August 22, 2008
I Still Can't Sleep
Sitting at the kitchen table at three in the morning when sleep has forsaken me and the rest of the household is peacefully sleeping around me makes me feel so alone.
Labels:
alone,
frustration,
just for reference,
sadness,
sleeping but awake now
Thursday, August 21, 2008
If Anyone Asks, My Name Is Marilyn
The magic of customer service has allowed me to acquire a free messenger bag with my textbook order, even though I didn't get the offer until sixteen hours after I placed my order.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Perhaps He Awaits Me At The Top Of The Tower
I feel that due to the massive amounts of drama in my life right now, I have unintentionally denied him in the experience of discussing his favorite book series with me.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Curvaceous
Looking at a photo of my best friend in her skivvies (and kick-ass fishnet socks), I swell with pride at her confidence in her body while at the same time wondering why the hell can I not do the same.
Labels:
beauty,
comfort,
emotions,
friendship,
pictures,
reactions,
uncertainty
Monday, August 18, 2008
Searching For Peace In This War-Torn Land
I cannot help but feel that if I look hard enough, long enough I will discover a sunny glen with a softly babbling brook, surrounded by big, shady trees - all hidden here somewhere amidst the insanity.
Labels:
comfort,
hidden,
hope,
refuge,
sleeping but awake now
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Sorry - Please Try Again
The universe giving me a sandwich does not really make up for the fact that my cousin was just killed in a boating accident.
Labels:
death,
disbelief,
family,
incorrect,
just for reference,
moments of sorrow,
unreasonableness
Saturday, August 16, 2008
I <3 Learning
No matter how old I get, the upcoming school year still makes me feel giddy: a new notebook, pens, pencils, and new subject matter for me to learn.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Supposedly Johnny Depp has purchased a home on Figure 8 Island and I think that I should offer him a 'welcome to the neighborhood' jello mold.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Our Numbering Is Off And It Is Driving Me Crazy
Random thought before sleeping: Sep(7)tember, Oct(8)tober, No(9)vember, Dec(10)ember.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Sadly My "Wonderful Diction" Is Not Enough To Fix This Situation
It is very painful to have someone tell you that your parents should be very proud of you when you know very well that is not the case.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Pan's Labyrinth And Ahab's Wife (Or The Star Gazer)
There is a certain undeniable element of joy and satisfaction that is found in sharing something that you love with someone that you love and having them love it as you do.
Labels:
books,
moments of happiness,
movies,
simple pleasures,
together
Monday, August 11, 2008
VA Here We Come - Spectral Wolves Or No
This is totally how I foresee tomorrow going.
Labels:
fear and excitement,
maps,
ramifications,
travel,
unfortunate truths
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Do The Twist
How twisted must our society be to have the very art of healing - something that should be just as much a right as education is - be the origin of so many financial burdens for the masses yet the proverbial 'gravy train' for the few?
Saturday, August 9, 2008
It Hurts Me To Say, But Sometimes The Truth Must Come Out
Parents can be real fuckers sometimes.
Labels:
father,
moments of sorrow,
mother,
parents,
unfortunate truths
Friday, August 8, 2008
Eight-Eight-Eight
Attending a Friday night movie is as novel to me as it would seem to be normal for everyone else, based on the assembled crowd outside of the Mayfaire Cinemas.
Labels:
modern issues,
moments of happiness,
new experiences
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Snug As A Bug In A Rug
How delightful is the sensual experience of sinking into a comfy bed - cool sheets, fluffy comforter, and soft pillow - at the end of an incredibly long day?
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate Away On
You cannot create peace with someone who only desires war.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Radiating Up Through My Bare Feet
A stolen moment outside in the warmth of an August evening after a day inside an overly air conditioned shop is as refreshing as a cool rain after a day spent in the scorching heat.
Labels:
moments of happiness,
outside,
simple pleasures,
summer
Monday, August 4, 2008
Do Or Do Not. There Is No Try.
I am excited about this opportunity to help people, but I worry that I am going to somehow fail to follow through with my ideas.
Labels:
beginnings,
cusps,
emotions,
employment,
fear and excitement,
hope,
plans,
School/Students
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
The Dance Of The Dissonant Daughter
I am a drain on money with no return.
Labels:
father,
frustration,
moments of sorrow,
monetary issues
Friday, August 1, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Job Seeking In The Modern Age
The downside to applying for jobs online is that you find yourself leaping out of your skin every time your mail notifier makes a noise.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Stupid Hormones
In a word: PMS.
Labels:
call and response,
emotions,
frustration,
health and medicine,
irony,
stumble,
world view
Monday, July 28, 2008
Adventure!
Even now, there is a part of me that leaps in joy at the sight of a gigantic mound of dirt at a construction site.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Protection
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you cannot keep someone from making their own mistakes.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Don't Carry The (In/Mid/End) World Upon Your Shoulders
Forever more, Hey Jude will make me think of a certain gunslinger.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Contrary To Popular Belief, "Mo' Money, Mo' Problems" Could Not Be Further From The Truth
After doing the math on my income, I have come to the conclusion that I desperately need a higher paying job.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The Meeting Of The Powers
Tonight my mother, father, and baby sister will meet Dan's mother for the first time, but while I'm sure everything will be fine, I cannot shake this nervousness.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
"I Love Her But I Love You More"
Sitting at India Mahal with one of my closest friends, knowing that I'll probably never see her again makes me sad but simply knowing her makes me a better person.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Happiness Is A Blank Page Waiting To Be Filled
There is a delightfully simple pleasure in the physical act of writing that cannot even begin to be emulated by writing on the computer: the scratch of the tip of the pen against the grain of the paper, the scent of the ink, the minute motions of the fingers and hand...
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
From That Which Is Broken Comes Beauty
Butterflies from a broken sand dollar ornament are my secret consolation prize for time wasted inside on a gorgeous day.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Think Of Childhood Friends And The Dreams We Had
I used to believe that I knew exactly how I felt about almost everything, but now I know that I was wrong.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Try To Think About That And Not Quickly Re-Evaulate The Way You Spend Your Time
If I live to be one hundred years old I am already almost one-fourth of the way though my life.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
All So My Boss Can Prove A Point
Working eleven and one half hours straight at a tee-shirt shop is fucking ridiculous.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Heaven By Comparison
I miss my little (quiet, neat, comfortable, familiar, non-insane) holiday shop.
Monday, July 14, 2008
I Don't Feel Any More Well Prepared For My Senility
Well, if having a 401K made me a grown-up, I suppose rolling it over into an IRA makes me a full blown adult.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Probably Less Clean And More Flammable But Also More Real
What was it like before money was simply numbers on a computer screen?
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Know What I Mean, Vern?
Sometimes words fail to adequately and accurately express how I feel and, lest I become inconsolably frustrated, I must simply resign myself and my thoughts to their respective fates.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Who Knows What May Become Of Him, Or What He May Become
Looking into the eyes of my newborn nephew, I finally understand why people say that children are full of promise - like an open ended thought.
Labels:
children/childhood,
future,
hope,
moments of happiness
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Wash Away
Standing in the warm summer rain with my best friend makes me happy and allows me to forget about everything else for awhile.
Labels:
friendship,
moments of happiness,
outside,
peace,
simple pleasures
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Low Fuel Lights, For Example
Sitting in a borrowed car that has run out of gas with an incredibly pregnant woman and a toddler on a very hot and humid day makes you appreciate the finer things in life.
Labels:
children/childhood,
family,
modern issues,
observation,
pregnant,
summer,
world view
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Save Me Mommy!
When your seventy pound puppy climbs on top of you in response to the belated fireworks outside, you become intimately aware of the fragility of your internal organs.
Labels:
animals,
dorkiness,
fear,
health and medicine,
protection
Monday, July 7, 2008
Some Might Call It "Limitless Patience". I Haven't Made Up My Mind Just Yet.
In retrospect, I cannot believe that I just stood there and let her insults ("like a thief in the night") and complaints wash over like I did.
Labels:
disbelief,
employment,
frustration,
patience,
unimaginable stupidity
Sunday, July 6, 2008
"Hello, Two Sisters?"
The world just feels more right now that she is working at the bookshop again.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
I Declare My Independance From This Police State
I miss my rights.
Labels:
america,
freedom,
frustration,
holidays,
moments of sorrow
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
The Happening
The sixty million dollar budget for this interesting, albeit lacking, film could have been used to feed a starving country but instead it was spent on something that has no real usefulness or practical application what so ever.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
You're Such An Inspiration For The Ways That I Will Never, Ever Choose To Be
The end of my sentence, served with my head held high and my tongue held tightly, has finally arrived and I could not be more happy with my new found freedom.
Labels:
conclusion,
employment,
freedom,
moments of happiness
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Fly Me To The Moon
Whenever I hear Tony Bennett sing the line,"Let me sing forever more," I cannot help but feel a certain sadness wash over me, and I'm not sure why.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
"Study Hard, Do Your Best And You Will be Successful"
Unfortunately, I am a member of a generation who was spoon-fed such lies and/or promises and are now finding themselves in a world who did not get the memo.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Commas And Decimal Usage Aside, Of Course
Isn't it fascinating to think that even though countries all have different languages, we largely have the same numbering system?
Thursday, June 26, 2008
There Are Other Worlds Than This
The influx of visitors from overseas gives me the barest hint of the exotic and foreign world outside of the one that I know and inhabit.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Hide Your Children!
Add another item to the list of things that makes me frustrated with humanity and the direction the world is heading.
Monday, June 23, 2008
“Scratch Any Cynic And You’ll Find A Disappointed Idealist"
All sadness aside and all things considered, I'm surprised his heart didn't fail years ago.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
"Real People Pay Real Money To Hang Out With My Imagination"
Stephen King should be proud of his ability to hit the proverbial nail on the metaphorical head.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Poor Unloved Material Sitting All Alone And Unused
I need to start working on my skirt again before it gives up and becomes a rag-heap.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
I Bleed For My Art
Having my foot tattooed was one of the most painful experiences of my existence thus far, but I am very lucky to have such a patient best friend with a delightfully high tolerance for bearing-down induced pain.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Escape!
When work gets stressful and the drama gets to be too much, it is nice to have an eventual out planned.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
There Will Be No Sleeping In This Rave
Lightning strobe effects are not conducive to a good night's sleep.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Take That!
After having my job threatened and informed that the employee with the best sales will be the most likely to keep her job, I have taken great pleasure in the fact that I beat the owner's sales from yesterday by almost one hundred dollars (or by one third, to give you an idea as to just how much difference one hundred dollars makes).
Thursday, June 12, 2008
To Hold Everyone Close And Keep Them Safe From Harm
To be referred to as a "blessing" makes me feel very good about my interactions with people but at the same time, I feel as if I could be doing more.
Labels:
frustration,
hope,
interactions,
moments of happiness
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Differences Are Fascinating
When I was young I was fascinated by carnival freak shows, but as time has passed and the times have changed, the true "freaks" have been replaced by technological trickery: smoke and mirrors.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Woment Typically Just Bob Their Heads
Having my musical selection praised by customers lifts my spirits but I do find it interesting that it is almost always older men who do the commenting.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Get "The Scoop"?
When the woman you work for changes the entire vibe of a room when she walks in, it might be an ideal time to consider changing vocations.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Reach Out And Touch Someone
I have so many people on my AIM list that I haven't had contact with in ages but I cannot bring myself to delete their names.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
My War Paint Is Sharpie Ink
Home made and impromptu, cocoa icing makes my day a good deal better.
Labels:
food/beverage,
friendship,
hope,
moments of happiness
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
Yes/No Questions Are The Devil
I think that most things in life would benefit from having an essay box for explaining our reasons.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
One Day I Would Like To Return
There is something about the idea that mankind came from the stars that I find attractive, but Scientology had to go and ruin that one.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Read Or Not, Here I Come
I am truly not prepared for the onslaught that is June in Wilmington: waves of tourists, surges of heat and humidity, impending devastational hurricanes, and mosquitoes the size of the Volkswagen Convertible of my dreams.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Motivation For Me To Pick Up My Instrument Again
I am currently nursing a gigantic crush on the violinist for Turisas and I'm not ashamed of saying so!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
He Couldn't Even Stand Up By Himself
Seeing my father after his surgery was a very strange and surreal experience.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Surprise Connections
Reconnecting with someone from your (not so distant) past can make you feel a lot better about a frustrating and negative situation.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Touristical Frustration
You don't have to pretend to be interested in my wares if all you want is to know where the closest bathroom is located.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Fatherless Daughter
I just want to protect her and make everything okay, but I am powerless to help her until she opens her heart to herself.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
I'm Boring, Sorry
A quiet evening at home is (sometimes/often/occasionally) exactly what the (doctor/nurse practitioner/witch doctor) ordered.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Conflicting Ideas
How is it that I can simultaneously believe that the expanse of time (and I'm sure the quality of that times comes into play somehow) that my life will cover is both very long and very short?
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Rehab Is For Quitters!
I'm so incredibly addicted to Kingdom Of Loathing but I don't want any rehab, thanks.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Imported Folk Metal Is Always Superior To Domestic
Returning to the (comparative) silence of my home from PaganFest in Raleigh, I noticed that the ringing in my ears sounded distinctly like the chirping of crickets in summer.
Labels:
health and medicine,
interpertations,
music,
sudden realizations,
summer
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Of All The Things I've Lost...
At what point do you switch from "old enough to know better" to the sort of existence that is marked by the encroaching senility that is bestowed upon the elderly?
Monday, May 19, 2008
Dolly Good, Hernia Bad
Even though I know a hernia operation is a standard and routine surgery, I cannot help but be nervous for my father.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
An Entire Ecosystem In A Square Foot Of Land
Sitting on the grass on the bank of the Northeast Cape Fear River with my pups tethered nearby, I notice the abundance of life all around me and it reminds me of those 1x1 square foot maps we did as children in science class.
Labels:
animals,
children/childhood,
flora,
moments of happiness,
outside,
School/Students,
science,
surprises
Friday, May 16, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Europe Is To The USA As The USA Is To Mexico
The record-setting low value of the USD is cause for many international travelers to flock to our shores even though one must wonder what sort of vacation there is to be had in a country whose economy is in the gutter.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Oh, The Irony
What good is a medicine that stops you from coughing so that you can sleep if it makes you too awake to even want to even lie down?
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
I Feel As If I've Gone The Long Way Around To End Up Where I Am Now
And once more the path my life follows has decided to take a unique turn and I am excited to report that, if things go as I intend, this change may have a positive affect on many people.
Labels:
change,
cycles,
employment,
future,
hope,
moments of happiness,
School/Students
Monday, May 12, 2008
Feverdogs
Upon being awakened from a semi-restful nap by the sound of my dogs playing loudly, I in turn, loudly inquired if they could possibly decrease the noise level of their fun, only to be surprised and distressed when virtually no sound exited my mouth.
Labels:
animals,
fun and games,
sickness,
sleeping but awake now,
surprises
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Turtle Running In The Rain
A turtle was in my yard this morning, walking steadfastly away from the lake; I wanted to save it but I was in the shower.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
No Backtalk Or Anything!
You never realize just how much of a delight having a faucet that turns off on command truly is until you live without one for ages.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Spinach And Ricotta And Pepperoni And Mozzarella!
Tonight I made my very first calzone and it was quite delicious.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
My Stash Begins
Thirty-four dollars and change worth of fabric (half of it on sale) weighs a lot more than you'd think it would.
Labels:
clothing,
crafting,
dorkiness,
moments of happiness,
monetary issues,
surprises
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
She Who Was Never A Quintessential College Student
Despite my best attempts, sitting at Hibachi Express while surrounded by college students makes me feel incredibly old and ugly.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Emergency Hydration Needed!
Sometimes catholic stretchers just want punch and are willing to stand in line for it.
Monday, May 5, 2008
And People Still Seem To Think That It Is Their Independence Day!
It bothers me that the only time this country, as a whole, seems to have any interest in the history of Mexico is when it involves heavy drinking on our part.
Labels:
america,
celebration,
frustration,
unimaginable stupidity
Sunday, May 4, 2008
What If I Say The Wrong Thing?
My niece has requested my advice for her upcoming (and impending) E(nd)O(f)G(rade) exams and I cannot help but feel excited about my first real 'auntly' duty but I am afraid of letting her down.
Labels:
emotions,
family,
fear and excitement,
School/Students
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Born To Clerk
I get such pleasure out of mundane things like organizing the closet at work and preparing the paperwork for the day's sales that sometimes I worry that I really am a grade A loser.
Friday, May 2, 2008
The Tears Of Snow-White Sorrow
I am so disappointed in Nightwish's new vocalist.
Labels:
disbelief,
moments of vague irritation,
music,
pop references
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
To Everything There Is A Season And A Time For Every Purpose
I'm sad to realize that I will only, at best, have eighty-five springs and falls and winters and summers.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Little Ghost
The idea of a child ghost makes me very sad; the kind of painful experience that I imagine it would take to cause a spirit to remain here is something I would never wish upon anyone, especially a child.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Angelfood Cake and Moosetracks
My baby sister is now seventeen and while I feel positively ancient in comparison, I would hate to be in high school again.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
The Wimpy Force Encounters The Immovable Object
Such is the nature of any attempt at removing a blanket from underneath my dog.
Labels:
animals,
dorkiness,
moments of vague irritation,
observation
Friday, April 25, 2008
Lighting A Single Candle In A Room Filled With Darkness
I think that I finally understand what would motivate me to have a child: the change to make a positive impact on the world by adding a new element into the equation.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
The Bleeding
My first experience as a Feature Film extra has left me with decidedly mixed feelings but at least my wallet is a bit more full because of it.
Labels:
emotions,
employment,
new experiences,
pros and cons
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Bubbles Just Get In The Way
Tonight I was highly disappointed to discover that, despite the fact that I quite enjoyed them when I was small, I really do not like bubble baths.
Labels:
change,
sudden realizations,
unfortunate truths,
water
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Play Your Role, Collect Fifty Dollars
I have a very difficult time selling products in which I do not believe.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Barefoot And Dreaming
Walking around my shop barefoot makes me happy but it does make it difficult to reach things.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Come Together (or) We Could Change Everything
Because of the vast schism that exists between the different cultures, which are enforced in/by the media and our own misconceptions, we forget that we are all people first and foremost; and if we could, for one moment, all remember that, what power we would have.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Peacocks And Owls And Snakes!
Have you ever bought a neato shirt only to worry when you get home that it might not look nearly as good on you as you thought it did when you tried it on at the store?
Labels:
clothing,
modern issues,
moments of vague irritation,
thoughts
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
By Claiming Tickets Sixteen and Fifteen From The Few Remaining
Holy crap - we're going to Prog Power!
Labels:
moments of happiness,
music,
plans,
surprises,
together
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
Familiar Yet Strange
As I prepare to sleep in a place I've known since childhood, I wonder what it will be like to awaken here and what sort of dreams will inhabit my sleep.
Labels:
children/childhood,
dreams,
new experiences,
sleeping,
uncertainty
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Truth In Advertising
After seeing this comic, I truly cannot stop seeing the wrinkles that are slowly forming around my mouth.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
My Kingdom For A Library!
Pretty soon I will be forced to make bookshelves out of books so that I will have somewhere to store my books.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Now I'm So Far Away From You, I'm Naming A Star For You
Running across lyrics jotted down on band flyers tucked into the back of Candide takes me back to a time in my life I'd rather not visit.
Labels:
books,
discomfort,
past and present,
sensitivity to music
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Lady Bug, Lady Bug, Fly Away Home
I saw my first lady bugs of the season today and I felt that I should inform the aphid population of their impending doom.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
I'd Like To Opt Out Now, Please
I am utterly appalled by the sheer amount of crap we, as a country, put into our bodies on a daily basis and the affect it has on our bodies and minds.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Shake, Rattle, And Roll
Watching Dan's grandmother dance the jitterbug to the music at the end of Clue makes me smile.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Better Late Than Never
I think that I have finally experienced the mystique of the seasonal allergy.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Change Is Inevitable
I've decided that I can no longer be with Dan because he doesn't love God and being able to share my faith with the one I love is very important to me.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Playing With My Ding A Ling
Watching an older gentleman entertain himself by making the bells hung on my door frame ring by hitting them with his head makes me laugh.
Labels:
aging gracefully,
employment,
laughter,
observation,
reactions
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Pretty White Flowers
With summer-like temperatures one day and winter like temperatures the next, the dogwoods that bloomed, seemingly overnight, are in for a harsh surprise come morning.
Labels:
flora,
spring,
unfortunate truths,
unseasonable temperatures,
weather
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Bah, I Say
There are few things more disheartening than getting your final semester all lined up and ready to go only to realize that you cannot submit it until the seventh of April.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
No More Walking Around The House Naked, I Suppose
The possibility of a roommate has peaked both my interest and my curiosity, but I worry about the lack of privacy.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Sound Isolating Technology!
I am so excited about my new headphones (shiny metallic red with little skulls on them) that I am having difficulty sleeping.
Labels:
excitement,
modern issues,
moments of happiness,
sleeping
Monday, March 24, 2008
Hot Chocolate Time!
You know it is time to turn on the heat in your house when you hesitate to change into 'warmer' clothing because you'll lose the heat you've already infused into the clothing you're wearing.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
It's The Easter Beagle!
This is the first year I haven't slept over on Easter Eve at my parents' house and I'm not entirely certain how that makes me feel.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Damn The Slippery Moss
If you never see me again, it means I've been drug out to sea and captured my mermaids.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Seasonal Weather, How Unique
Spring is here and while I am thrilled about the reemergence of flowers and birds and whatnot, I could have done without the neon yellow coating of tree-sperm all over my car.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Harken Back To Days Of Yore
Walking with a lighted candle through the dimly lit hallways of the Cotton Exchange on a rainy morning makes me feel like I've slipped back in time.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The Double Guessing Of My Intentions
My boss' puppy has a malignant tumor and I'm afraid that every time I try to offer my condolences or support she might view it as a new employee just trying to make a good impression.
Labels:
animals,
employment,
frustration,
ramifications,
sickness
Monday, March 17, 2008
Be A Good Boy And Leave Mommy's Soul Alone
When you are alone in the house and you decide to sleep in on your day off, puppies sometimes start infiltrating your dreams.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Surprise Ending!
You wouldn't think that being fired would be the start of a new era of happiness, but that's exactly what happened.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Come With Me Or Be Left Behind
The warm weather tempts me to forsake all of my commitments and run to the water.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Mudding Makes Me Merry
In an age filled with 'next generation' video graphics, I find great pleasure in exploring text based worlds populated with images of my own imagination.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
There's Gonna Be A Blackout Tonight
Tonight as I tried to fall asleep, I heard the unnerving sound of helicopters repeatedly circling the area around my home and it made me realize just how little we really know about what is going on in our own part of the world.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Water Soothes My Soul
I love the way my hair looks as it floats in the bath water, lit by the evening sun.
Monday, March 10, 2008
A Feeling Not Wholly Unlike Slipping Into A Favorite Pair Of Shoes
Having worked by myself at both of my new shops over the past two days, I can honestly say that I haven't been this happy in ages.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
"Where Every Day Is A Holiday"
Working in the holiday shop feels delightfully familiar, not unlike slipping on a well worn pair of shoes or re-reading a favorite book.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Reminds Me Of A Queen Song
Sometimes all you really need is a day driving around town with your best friend.
Friday, March 7, 2008
I'm Surprised, To Say The Least
Within twenty-four hours, I've gone from having a job, to not having a job, to having two jobs.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Going Down, Down, Down
When Blogger goes down, it makes updating a journal on a daily basis rather difficult.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Cotton Exchange, How I've Missed Ye
My new life begins tomorrow and I cannot wait.
Labels:
change,
employment,
excitement,
moments of happiness,
relief
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
I'm Feeling Like A Lost Cause
I came to the coffee shop because I couldn't stand to be alone in the house that is always too small but now is far too large, but now that I am surrounded by people I realize that the one person I cannot escape from is me.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Now If Only I Could Figure Out How To Convert Free Time Into Credit Payments
Whenever I get frustrated about the number of hours B&N has allotted me, I need to remind myself that less hours equals more free time and that that is more important than money.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
What Happens When I'm Discovered?
I've recently found myself attending Unity but I am having a hard time aligning myself with some of their ideas and I feel false sitting in the audience.
Labels:
chruch,
discomfort,
god,
internal creations,
moral debates,
thoughts
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
Today Is For Joy
My computer has come back to me, more or less whole, and thanks be to the IRS to returning some of the money it had held hostage.
Labels:
modern issues,
moments of happiness,
monetary issues
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Makes Me Ideal For Retail
I smile when I'm angry and I laugh when I'm nervous so it doesn't really come as much surprise that I have been described as 'difficult to read'.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
He Isn't Much Of A Viking, Admittedly
I cannot help but think of the Swedish Chef when listening to Otyg.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Falling Asleep In Bed Just Doesn't Compare
One of the most divine pleasures in life is falling asleep on the couch.
Labels:
couch,
just for reference,
simple pleasures,
sleeping
Sunday, February 24, 2008
In The Midst Of Mournful Devotions
While dressing for church (the very word feel odd on my tongue) my mind floods with memories of Sunday mornings past: pancakes, the braiding of hair, a dollar in the white envelope, cherry cough drops, and the overwhelming feeling of being out of place.
Labels:
aging gracefully,
chruch,
memories,
past and present
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
It's Been A Bad Day, Please Don't Take My Picture
Just when you think everything that could go wrong has already happened and you're getting used to the idea, your hard drive dies and you start questioning your stance on the whole thing.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
With A Smile From Ear To Ear
Watching a small child walk up to my register with an armload of books almost as tall as she is gives me hope for the future.
Labels:
books,
children/childhood,
future,
hope,
moments of happiness,
reading
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Little Accomplishments Make Such A Difference
Since going off one of my meds, I've lost five pounds!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
A Bit Of Kindness Would Go Leagues
I think that despite everything I can do to the contrary or to attempt to prevent it, I am depressed about my recent job status but I don't know how to fix it.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Every Story Has A Twist
Should I view this as an opportunity for change?
Labels:
change,
decisions,
employment,
questioning reality,
world view
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Go Forth, Young One, While There Is Yet Time
Beautiful days like this make me mourn the time I spend inside.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
I Will Always Be A Poet And A Spaceman
I have to be comfortable in the fact that if I were to lose my job, the world would not come to an end, the walls of my home will not come crashing down at my feet, and beyond everything else, I will persevere.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
He Gave Me Flowers That Will Never Wilt - I Keep Them With Me Always
I pride myself in not craving the useless, temporary, consumeristic goods that most people throw about on days like today but sometimes, in moments of weakness, I - too - wish for a flower that I know will die in a matter of days and cost far more than we can afford to throw at something as such.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Imagine How The Grandparents In Willy Wonka Felt
You learn a lot about a person after laying on a couch with them for a week.
Labels:
couch,
just for reference,
pop references,
sickness,
together
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Snuggle With Me, My Immune Buddy
I'm so happy that my dogs cannot catch the flu.
Labels:
animals,
health and medicine,
moments of happiness,
sickness
Monday, February 11, 2008
Existentialism On The Brink
You know you're running a high fever when you cannot be certain what is dream and what is reality.
Labels:
dreams,
just for reference,
questioning reality,
sickness
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Pick Your Reading Materials Carefully
Gene Wilder comes to me in a dream, surrounded by produce, and filled with questions for me about his auto-biography.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Beyond My Control
Physical weakness has always frightened me in ways that mental weakness has not - my body is inlaid with time bombs in the guise of malformed genes.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Lamentations Of A Sickie
Human bodies are far too fragile; you raise their core temperature five degrees and their brains begin to cook.
Labels:
frustration,
health and medicine,
sickness,
unfortunate truths
Thursday, February 7, 2008
"I Have News"
It's a boy!
Labels:
call and response,
children/childhood,
dorkiness,
excitement,
family,
surprises
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Rinse The Brush Before Moving On
I have to be careful not to allow one small occurrence to tint the memories of this wonderful day.
Labels:
birthday,
colors,
decisions,
memories,
moments of happiness,
moments of sorrow
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
I've Been With You Such A Long Time
The beautiful weather today reminded me of riding down the highway with her after leaving Eagle Island, dancing in our seats and singing along to Queen's You're My Best Friend.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Sometimes Dreams Do Come True
Laying together on the couch - nestled against one another, fingers gently, ever so slightly, touching - we read.
Friday, February 1, 2008
I Yearn For Beauty
Flipping through 'how to paint flowers with watercolors' books for inspiration and references for Micah makes me wish that I had room in my tiny house for a studio.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Yeah, I Was That Kid
It has always bothered me that in the story of Goldilocks three identical bowls of porridge cool at remarkably different rates.
Labels:
books,
children/childhood,
questioning reality,
science
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
More Than Simply Ink On Paper
There is a particularly delightful rush of emotion that occurs when you realize that you are passing on one of your favorite childhood books to someone who may one day feel the same way about it as you do.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Oh, The Strange Mind Of The Cartographers
My love of old maps and anything out of the ordinary have been kindly combined in this website and I cannot wait to explore it further.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
In The Real Dark Night Of The Soul It Is Always Three O'Clock In The Morning
After watching The Neverending Story as a child, I had a recurring nightmare about my horse drowning in the swamp.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
First Editions Of My Favorite Format Are Well Worth The Wait
The book that I have been waiting to be released for over a year has finally made its way into my outstretched hands.
Labels:
books,
dorkiness,
excitement,
moments of happiness,
reading,
waiting
Monday, January 21, 2008
Goddess Of Marshmallows
Weather like this makes me want to curl up in a nice mug of hot chocolate with a great book, using a marshmallow as a pillow with my hair flowing over the it and along the outside of the mug.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Hate Is Such A Strong Word
I hate who I become when I am not on my medicine.
Labels:
frustration,
health and medicine,
sadness,
unfortunate truths
Saturday, January 19, 2008
One Of The Many Reasons Closing At Eleven Sucks Heartily
The weather channel is forecasting snow for tonight but my excitement is tempered with my fear of driving with ice on the roads.
Labels:
employment,
fear and excitement,
hope,
outside,
weather,
winter
Friday, January 18, 2008
Artwork Embedded In The Very Flesh
I'm contemplating the idea of a full sleeve, but the concept of the artwork itself is still rather vague at this point.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Fear Is A Powerful Motivator
I signed up for some wonderful insurance for Dan and myself through Barnes and Noble but now I'm terrified of losing my job.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Little Sponges
It is amazing how easily children learn how to speak, it seems like it would be much more difficult than it is.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
This Has Been The Weirdest Winter I've Ever Seen
Freaking hot turns into damnable cold then BAM monsoon!
Monday, January 14, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
I Cannot Say That I've Ever Had A Journal Choose Me Before
Tonight while recovering (cleaning/straightening) the gift section at work, I found a journal at my knee that I could swear had not been there before, so I took it home.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
I Can Hear Her Though The Walls
There is a woman next door who is coughing just like Betty once did.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
A Handful Of Hopeful Words
Having a mound of books just waiting for me to read them gives me a feeling of deep happiness and stability.
Labels:
books,
moments of happiness,
plans,
reading,
simple pleasures
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
My Soul Lives In The Trees
From the time we are children, we have been told to stay away from the woods because they are filled with danger, but I've always found cities to be far more frightening.
Labels:
children/childhood,
fear and excitement,
outside,
trees
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
Sickness Be Damned
After almost a week of sleeping every available moment, I think that I've finally filled my reserves.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Winter Breeze Makes Me Feel Fine
As much as I hate the heat of Wilmington in the summer, there is something delightful about being able to open your windows to enjoy the breeze in January.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Mew
The pleasure I gain from taking a nap in a warm pool of sunlight makes me almost certain that I was a cat in a past life.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Lots Of Cheek-Love, Anyway
If the person you kiss at midnight is the person you're going to be kissing the rest of the year, I'm going to have lots of love!
Labels:
friendship,
future,
interactions,
moments of happiness
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Two Entirely Different Types Of "Alone"
Her father has died and I have been left alone on New Year's Morning but not nearly as alone as she.
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