February 2012
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shecomesincolor asked: Agreed about Meryl Streep. I was inclined to say even in my post that she sounded pretentious and awful, but part of me stopped and wondered if maybe she was just exhibiting masculine traits that make us judge her unfairly. I realized she didn't apologize for correcting others or for herself -- she stated everything as a fact, which made her sound like a bitch. What do you think?
“My daughter came out of the closet a couple of years ago and you know what I...”
– Maureen Walsh, one of two Republicans to help pass the marriage equality bill in the Washington State House yesterday
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monday check-in
Obsessing Over: This Dress. And still this one. and this scarf.
Working On: looking busy. I still have nothing to do at work. I have been told this is normal but it continues to freak me out.
Thinking About: vacations I have yet to plan and what I’d do with more vacation days than I get.
Anticipating: this weekend’s trip to Athens to see Jeff Mangum at the 40 Watt and dinner at Last...
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on making healthy choices, or why do I love...
so for the past couple of days I’ve been stopping at QuikTrip for 32oz fountain diet cokes (or as Jordan calls them, buckets of diet coke) on the way in to work because 12oz cans from home and 20oz bottles from the cafeteria at work do not seem sufficient. and as it turns out QT, being a gas station and all, has the most disgusting yet delicious looking snack foods. I mean it’s super...
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tomorrow is my blog's third birthday
i’ve been posting drivel on here for three years now. that’s crazy to me. i don’t stick with anything for three years. LURVE YOU TUMBLR!
Anonymous asked: tell us some embarrassing things?
I'll be seeing you Oct 11-14(ish) Washington D.C.
So Katie posted this already but we’re coming to DC that weekend to run the Baltimore half-marathon and to hang out with you guys. Boston, New York, various other more northern cities than Atlanta please feel free to join us. I know it’s a long ways off but I get REAL excited about these sorts of things.
Also, can we work on maybe getting Steph to follow me so that if she’s at...
peoniesandcocktails asked: When are you & Katie meeting me at my family's beach house in Gulf Shores for a girls weekend?? This needs to happen ASAP.
valerina asked: What's your favorite karaoke song?
wait, that was kind of fun, will you guys help me... →
Anonymous asked: I'm confused about your job sitch. You got a new job?
I attempted to give up diet coke for three days
my bed times the past three nights? 10pm, 10pm, and 9:30pm. Sorry but no, I am not willing to only have three post-work waking hours. Today resumed normal cola consumption.
January 2012
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PSA: $118 round trip flights between Atlanta and... →
If I wasn’t so broke I’d be coming to visit. But maybe some of the rest of you can benefit from this.
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last night's dinner was brought to you by tumblr
slow cooker marinara that steph raved about
pioneer woman’s meatballs that mary posted
brussels sprout salad that everyone posted on pinterest (did you know it was brussels sprouts and not brussel sprouts? I felt kind of dumb)
all get a big thumbs up from me.
a "first day at my desk for new job" recap
realized upon arrival at work that I’d forgotten my badge despite deliberately placing it where I’d remember it the night before
get to where my cube is supposed to be. figure out it is no longer my cube. ask a stranger-coworker what to do. proceed to sit in someone else’s cube.
email my manager asking what I’m supposed to be working on. no response.
read over all...
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Today marks two whole weeks of 8-5 meetings.
I’ve taken to eating lunch in my car, reading tumblr on my phone, and attempting to avoid the black hole of conversation with strangers. I still have 3 more days of this. I’m not sure I’ll make it.
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riveting friday evening plans.
Leave work at 4:47 because you cannot take being there for a single minute longer. Commute in the rain. Whine about it. Walk through apartment door. Immediately change out of work clothes and into stretchy pants. Wash dishes you’ve left rotting in the sink for nearly a week (sorry, dylan). Lay in bed reading tumblr on your phone because you’re too lazy to get out your computer. Write...
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“The Internet also makes it extraordinarily difficult for me to focus. One small...”
– Mindy Kaling, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me (And Other Concerns)
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I'M GOING TO ATHENS ON SATURDAY TO HANG OUT WITH...
Alex? Brett? Your move.
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On wedding gifts
I feel like there has been a lot of talk lately about average wedding present cost. Lots of people are saying they give more when they are in the wedding which just blows my mind. I bought a dress, shoes, came to all your shit (including showers) and I’m supposed to give you an additional $200 present too? Sorry friends. Not happening. My presence is a present, etc.
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I did something totally out of character and...
I bought a Boston Butt and I made up some barbecue sauce (mostly vinegar). If it doesn’t turn out I bought enough sides to feed an army so at least I’ll have that. I’ll be sure to keep y’all posted.
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two sentence movie review.
Y’all don’t often steer me wrong, but I have to admit you did with “Crazy Stupid Love.” Ryan Gosling being smokin’ hot can only make up for so much.
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the hardest thing about pay day is not spending...
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guess who has got two thumbs and a brand new job?...
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just completed five job interviews in five hours.
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I could write a book called "Things I Did That...
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crowdsourcing
Remember back in August when HHS decided all birth control would be free in 2012? Is that still happening?
things I feel good about in 2012
I live on a cash budget. I’m not accruing more debt, and I’m working on paying off the debt that I have. Some months I wonder if I’m gonna make it, but I always do. I could save more so that when unexpected things come up (costly car repairs) it’s not the end of the world, but I’m working on it. I feel like I’ll be in a good place in the coming months.
I...
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December 2011
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my best friend's wedding.
Roomie Taylor is getting married on Friday.
So tomorrow, bright and early, Jordan and I are headed to Macon, GA.
Bridal Luncheon. Manicures. Rehearsal. Rehearsal Dinner.
And Friday is Wedding Day!
A year ago this week she called me and asked me to be a bridesmaid and it’s finally here.
I have 1 charcoal gray bridesmaid dress, 2 nude pumps, 3 wardrobe changes for tomorrow, and a heart...
happyhumanramblings asked: Tag, you’re it! Here are the rules: Each tagged person must post ten things about themselves. You have to choose and tag ten people. Go to their blogs and tell them you tagged them.
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netflix recommendations
Witty Dysfunctional-Family Comedies
Sentimental Independent 20th Century Period Pieces
Violent Thrillers about Marriage
Cerebral Biographical Political Movies
Emotional Made-for-TV Movies from the 1980s
Heartfelt Tearjerkers
Imaginative Action & Adventure
Gritty Crime TV Shows
Suspenseful TV Shows
Inspiring Mother-Son Movies
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