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"M" is for "My Bad"
For fourteen years, she had lived a monotonous, married life, with a man she refused to fuck unless she could picture, of all people, Mel. That was until he decided he didn't like her "type". "Sure he was drunk when he said it but isn't that when the truth really come out?", she thought as she drifted back to sleep. Minutes later she awoke with a start. "Dammit", she yelled, as she took a look at the clock on the side of her bed. She had twenty minutes to get ready for her date. She needed to shower, shave, get... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2010 at Polite Fictions
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if it makes your son feel any better my daughter's friends both had a beta fish that recently died and these fish lasted less than a year.
I love the drawing.
Commented Mar 30, 2010 on Tamale and Slash; A Boy and His Personal Brand at CSquaredPlus3
Tamale and Slash; A Boy and His Personal Brand
A couple of weeks ago, Middle Boy's beloved fish, Rainbow, went to the big fishbowl in the sky. Rainbow was a betta and Middle Boy's first personal pet. Mary, our dog, doesn't really count because Mary and Middle Boy never hit it off, especially after the two unfortunate pooping incidents of 2...
As someone who has worked freelance for 20 years, every day is a potential workday for me, so Mondays are like Sundays in some ways.
I'm actually having a good day so for once no complaints. FOR ONCE.
Commented Mar 29, 2010 on Let The Murky Mondays Begin!!! at Mommys Joy
Let The Murky Mondays Begin!!!
A little over a week ago I wrote this: When Does Humor Become A Burden? Which got me thinking…. Mondays….. A vast amount of the working population of the world hates Mondays. Wikipedia says that Monday is the most popular
If I could be a third like luna, I'd be thrilled.
Commented Mar 28, 2010 on Brainy or Wise? at Unmitigated
Brainy or Wise?
My first semester back at college was in 1999. That first semester, I had a class about teaching and technology. It was a required class, and didn't go nearly far enough as far as I was concerned. They were teaching us how to use Microsoft Office, for pete's sake. To say that I was beyond the cu...
I sooooo get where you are coming from. I would have been miserable. As far as the dessert thing, yeah, my kid eats the whole damn thing too.
Commented Mar 16, 2010 on Mommy and Me Day. . . Worth the wait. at Boondock Ramblings
Mommy and Me Day. . . Worth the wait.
Last year I used up all my vacation days as sick days. By the end of the year if I wanted a vacation day I had to sacrifice a day of pay for it. This year I wasn't about to wait for sickness to claim all my vacation days and instead I requested a vacation day after seeing that one of our local t...
i am a huge shopper, correction, was. I love clothes and fully believe they can change how you feel about yourself. I miss those days, A LOT
Commented Mar 16, 2010 on The Opening Salvo at Unmitigated
The Opening Salvo
I have been reading dr. wende of The Sky is Bigger There since I first discovered what blogs are. I really have no idea how I found her...maybe she commented on a blog I was reading...but she's wise and funny and nerdy and complicated. All the things I aspire to. To make her living, she does som...
You were fifteen minutes from me and I didn't get to see you? Big bummer. Hope you had a blast. Your Mamaw is right. It is what is right in front of us that is really most important. Remind I said this about 10 times a week would you?
Commented Mar 15, 2010 on The Zen Of My Sons On A Beach at CSquaredPlus3
The Zen Of My Sons On A Beach
The boys have a two-week spring break every year. It's great. Long enough to do something special, as well as rest and refortify. This year we chose to drive to Anaheim, California, and hit some theme parks. The drive was only nine hours with Leadfoot Ross at the helm. Chris and I have becom...
what he deserves is a mom with some insight into herself, a person willing to acknowledge her feelings and someone who loves him all year round no matter what and HE GOT THAT IN YOU!
I've been there so many times I've lost count. You're human. Never forget that.
Commented Dec 28, 2009 on Let's face it. . . sometimes I stink as a mom at Boondock Ramblings
Let's face it. . . sometimes I stink as a mom
It's true. Sometimes I simply stink as a mom. I get frustrated when my son wants to play, but I want to finish a blog post, or take a bath, or write in my journal, or talk to my mom on the phone. I want to scream when he whines and squeals because he says his glove isn't on the right hand (even ...
my first thought was: You are freakin adorable and I love your shoes. Happy anniversary
Commented Nov 5, 2009 on Twenty Years at CSquaredPlus3
Twenty Years
November 4, 1989 Twenty years later... Happy Anniversary, Chris. I like you. You're fun. Love, The Other Chris [the girl]
I am that girl too. Come on too strong then back off b/c I fear I annoy the piss out of them. Come back, do okay, back off b/c I went too fast again....I get it. Boy do I
Commented Nov 2, 2009 on Finding My People Is Like Learning to Drive A Stick Shift at CSquaredPlus3
Finding My People Is Like Learning to Drive A Stick Shift
I thought I had temporary arrested development a year or so ago. I'm concerned it's not so temporary. When I was kid, making friends was easy. Whoever I sat next to in class was my friend. Whoever lived on my street was my friend. It didn't matter if we had opposing interests. Other than th...
the brown mary janes are adorable. I used to work at Anthroologie and I happen to have a good sense of style so there. Wear them.
I would love to take you shopping. Bummed I'm not there.
Commented Oct 2, 2009 on Be honest... at CSquaredPlus3
Be honest...
I like comfortable shoes. I'm also a typical gal who likes to look pulled together with my own sense of style. It's a very casual style that I have, but I feel silly if I try to dress like a Junior League-er or keep up with the trendsetters when in reality I'm a quasi-urban-granola meets wanna...
Takes. A lot more than someone giving me an incredible compliment to scare me :)
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Commented Oct 2, 2009 on Don't Be Jealous, I kind of met Ben Stein at BERNTHIS.COM
Don't Be Jealous, I kind of met Ben Stein
Wednesday night, I found myself face to side of face with Ben Stein. I was out with Kelcey and Marinka at this Nikon party when by the bar, I saw him talking to two other people. Kelcey offered to take a picture. I balked at the idea at first because I knew how jealous all my friends back in L....
can't stand the new format. The only good thing is the stats page. Nice to see how many u have in a week and a month.
Other than that, big big thumbs down.
Commented Sep 25, 2009 on Tell us why you are switching back at Switching Back
Tell us why you are switching back
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I went to my 10th and that was it. I was mean girled and there very few people that I wanted to see back then. Now that Facebook is around, I would love to see all the "good" ones I'm now in touch with. Glad you had a great time. Nothing beats great girlfriends, nothing
Commented Sep 25, 2009 on The Reunion at CSquaredPlus3
The Reunion
I graduated from a small high school in Justin, Texas, 25 years ago. My parents moved from Arizona to Texas the summer between my sophomore and junior year. I was once again, the new girl. It really wasn't a bad thing, the moving. The move prior to junior year was my third school change -- n...
mazel tov. God I miss running so much. I envy you, you have no idea. cue: tears running down my face ;(
Commented Sep 14, 2009 on The Jacket at CSquaredPlus3
The Jacket
[I wrote this post for my other blog "See Chrisy Run", but thought I'd post it here too.] Supermodel and I each became proud owners of the Triple Trail Challenge "trophy" jacket on Saturday. The jacket was awarded to participants who successfully completed the three required events. We ran our ...
I'm so sorry to hear this. What a privilege to know someone like Mamaw and to have such an incredible relationship with her.
Commented Aug 24, 2009 on Unforgettable at CSquaredPlus3
Unforgettable
Mary Jane Hautem, my grandmother, passed away on August 20, 2009, at approximately 2:00 p.m. She would have been 92 on August 28th. I was able to visit Mamaw in early July when we were in Arizona at my parents' house. I saw her twice and knew when I said good-bye to her on the last visit, I'...
what a great idea. I think my kid would love this!
Commented Aug 13, 2009 on LA Sparks: The moms dribble and the kids cheer them on at LA Moms Blog
LA Sparks: The moms dribble and the kids cheer them on
I used to be a Lakers fan, and was happy they won the championship (that was this season, right?). Still, I gave up my die-hard status at about the time I became a single mother. Between work, motherhood, and the personal issues that came with the divorce, keeping track of how many points Kobe...
My ex got one of those once. Ouch! God, I hate when that happens and next time tell the garage door to move out of the way. Perhaps it didn't hear you were in a hurry
Commented Jul 26, 2009 on I'm an Excellent Driver at CSquaredPlus3
I'm an Excellent Driver
Earlier this week, in a hurry, I quickly said goodbye to the boys as I grabbed my purse and headed for the garage. "Dad will be home soon. Call either one of us if you need anything. Mrs. Nice-Neighbor-Lady is home if Toddler Child poops!" I was late for a doctor's appointment. I us...
I have to say I agree with you. The L.A. zoo is horrible. It is not natural in any way and yes, they seem very bored and stir crazy and it breaks my heart
Commented Jul 26, 2009 on My (and my camera's) love affair with a tiger at Boondock Ramblings
My (and my camera's) love affair with a tiger
I could hear him crying even before we reached his pen. It sounded like a cry of pain, of hurt. At the glass children swarmed and pressed their noses flat to see the mighty creature laying in the corner of a square, concrete and wood structure. He finally pulled himself up and roamed the inte...
jessica bern is now following April McCaffery
Jul 6, 2009
good to know if my sitter cancels on me I have a back up that will also sell me a dresser I can build at home, all at the same time. Who'd a thought?
Commented Jun 20, 2009 on How IKEA Saved My Sanity at Silicon Valley Moms Blog
How IKEA Saved My Sanity
I took my three children to IKEA in EastPalo Alto today. Not because I needed inexpensive housewares. Not because I needed a couch for our living room that I won't mind too much when my kids use it as a napkin. Not because we need a new dresser that you need to understand Swedish in order t...
a girls night in for me is "game night" and dinner beforehand. I'm pretty competitive as are my friends and I love to laugh and well, throw in food and yahoo!!!!
Commented Jun 17, 2009 on Smartfood is Yum for the Afternoon Snack! (Plus 8 chances to win a $100 Visa gift card!) at Everyday Goddess Does...
Smartfood is Yum for the Afternoon Snack! (Plus 8 chances to win a $100 Visa gift card!)
This is a compensated review from BlogHer and SmartFood. I am always on the prowl for healthy snacks for work. And I'm a bit of a health nut. So I jumped at the chance to try SmartFood from Frito-Lay. I was delighted by what arrived: I snapped this pic at home, but lucky me, the snacks arri...
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