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Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors and let each new year find you a better man. – Ben Franklin 2010 was an interesting year to say the least. I’m not sure what 2011 has in store for me, but I have a feeling it is going to be one […]
I learned some good, hard and silly lessons in 2010. Like I mentioned in my 10 Cool Things of 2010, it’s fun to look back. So, here’s the top 10 things I learned in 2010: I still love cards and stationary. There’s nothing quite like a handwritten note A great bra is priceless I’m a […]
Yes, ladies and gentleman, it’s that time of year again… bring on the Top 10 lists! I used to get annoyed at all these lists, but I have to admit, it’s pretty cool to look back and remember the cool things, events and what was important to you in year’s past like 2008 and 2009. […]
I’m a big fan of grand gestures even when they’re not grand. To me, grand gestures are not necessarily the boombox over the head like John Cusak in Say Anything, but they’re more about the little things that are meaningful to the other person. It’s sunflowers on a Tuesday and a puzzle box with Disney […]
I remember the year I almost stopped believing in Santa Claus. In fact, I remember it more than the year when I came to the adult conclusion that Santa was really my mom and grandparents. The year I almost stopped believing was the year we read The Polar Express for the first time. I must […]
I’m lighting candles. In this crazy, mixed up world you have to believe in something. You have to give yourself over and believe that whatever happens is exactly what was meant to happen.
After year six, I didn’t think much would change. I figured it would feel that way forever. But, year seven was a bit different. Year seven brought a defining moment. Admittedly, the sound of sirens still makes me jump, especially in the morning. Lavender hasn’t entered my house yet, but every so often I’ll test […]
On day 72, I told my mom. Every day it gets more real. Every day, I get closer to breaking down this wall entirely.
Here’s to another ride around the sun… may this one be better than the last. For posterity, 27 brought: A cat Two weddings of my dearest friends More travel than ever before, including my first time in Europe! A new job and promotion (again and 2.5 years faster than imagined) Not one, not two, but […]