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.

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.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Even I Didn't Recognize Myself

I've never looked so professional in my life.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Yay For Variety!

I'd forgotten how nice it can be to work and go to school at the same time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Monday, August 11, 2008

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?

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.

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.

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.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Grown-up Actions With Childlike Enthusiasm

This little Sarah is going back to school!

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Friday, August 1, 2008

Up, Up, And Away

When no one is looking, I can fly.