Don’t Freak Out! I just want to date you …

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May 182012
 
Don't Freak Out! I just want to date you ...

As I’ve said before, I’m an excitable sort. I like to think that I walk the fine line between being emotional and rational, if you can imagine such a thing. Where those things come together and are possibly at odds with each other is when I’m really interested in someone and I’m going through that roller coaster of getting to know them. The more I like them the more I’ll want to spend time with them and the more I’ll want to talk to them. It’s how I work. I sometimes operate under the assumption that everyone is similar to me, but [continue reading]

Sorry… You Are Not Special

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May 182012
 
Sorry... You Are Not Special

      I work at an educational institution. I am not going to say which one, or go into any details really, but I will tell you I work in an office where a large part of my job involves upholding rules and regulations for the school. I do not make these rules, I simply compile the list from all the different departments and committees and make sure everyone coming and going is doing what they are supposed to.   Each day we get at least a dozen students who wish to do something or other that goes against the rules. [continue reading]

Vegan Chocolate Cake With Maple “Butter” Icing

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May 182012
 
Vegan Chocolate Cake With Maple "Butter" Icing

I used to be a vegetarian and I was a vegan for a short time. I don’t find myself eating as much meat now since the little hummingbird doesn’t like it. Sometimes though you just need In N’ Out or 5 guys. That totally sounds like a porno or is that just me? If you haven’t checked out my new blog then it’s The Good Food Diaries. The plan was and still is to write about healthier living but I’ve been thinking of having it be more of a challenge to get me from microwave queen to an actual cook. Or I’m just [continue reading]

Embrace New Things – Video Gaming

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May 172012
 
Embrace New Things - Video Gaming

I have a variety of interests, some of which involve geeky pursuits like Magic the Gathering and World of Warcraft. You’ve immediately conjured an image in your mind, possibly of Eric Cartman more obese than usual shouting “MOM!!! BATHROOM!!!!!!!!!” and that’s the problem I’d like to address. This is not representative of reality.

Puppy Fever

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May 172012
 
Puppy Fever

The CEO of my company brought his eight-week-old golden retriever to the office yesterday. As he walked down the hall, a chorus of aaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwws followed behind him. I had no idea he had gotten a puppy, but I figured Bill wasn’t usually greeted by 20 doe-eyed editors clasping their hands and speaking in voices raised an octave above acceptable office-speak. So I had to peek out and see what was going on. There she was. Her name was Hope, and she was a fluffy, golden nugget of love. I could have had a heart attack from her cuteness. She flitted from one [continue reading]

Swim Anyway

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May 172012
 
Swim Anyway

“Why? Why did you switch my lessons? I HATE this place! I don’t want to go! Don’t make me go!’ “Honey, we switched your lesson program because you weren’t making progress at the last one. You hadn’t moved a level in more than a year.” “But I liked it there!” “We know, but you weren’t learning. You stood at the side of the pool, waiting for your turn with the instructor, playing in the water, and not actually swimming. That’s not swimming lessons. It’s us paying for you to play in the pool.” (wailing, crying…..) “How could you do this to me? ”WHY? [continue reading]

Winecone Wednesday – Burning Down the House Edition

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May 162012
 
Winecone Wednesday – Burning Down the House Edition

The mailers have begun arriving. The commercials are blathering on. The political circus has begun continues. Next verse? Same as the first! Here’s your ticket pack your bags/ Time for jumpin’ overboard Transportation isn’t here Close enough but not too far, Maybe you know where you are Fightin’ fire with fire There is a very good chance the majority of politicians were dropped on their heads as small children. Did you see CubicleView’s post yesterday? It looks like they make have taken that Talking Head’s song literally. Our governmental powers that be forgot to save money for a rainy day – and [continue reading]

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