My Life in Lists

Some people write memoirs or keep journals. I make lists. Some of the lists have been around for years and just keep getting updated. Some are static. Some I make annually. Some are weekly. Some are just one-time lists. You get the idea.

Anyway, as 2008 was coming to a close, I was exporting items from past lists into fresh 2009 ones. And as I combed through, I realized that read in chronological order, the lists tell a lot about "My Life So Far."

I admit that by putting my lists on the table like this Read more

Heartbreak, The First.

This is a story about heartbreak. Well, not specifically heartbreak itself, but that sinking feeling when you look across the room, and you realize, in that split second, that he's not looking at you, he's not smiling at you, hell, you're not even in the picture. You're not going home with him tonight. You're just some woman, with a huge crush, who he's sort-of known for two years, and suddenly you're feeling very small, and very much like you would like to jump up, tear out of said room, and run down the street screaming and sobbing at the top Read more

Conformity

What would you do if you fought for your children - to pass down from generation to generation for freedom - and all the sacrifices you've endured just taken away in an instance by our now government - corrupt deceit evil jerks - only in it for themselves - what would you do? tell me...
Open up your eyes - see what's around you - halt conformity - be yourself and recognize the messed up world you live in - do i look fat, do i look too skinny - forget this nonsense you call issues - emerge from Read more

So Far

1. Born
2. School
3. Danced
4. Mommy
5. Worked
6. Writer.

My Love Life is a Zit!

I stay true to a very old-fashioned rule when it comes to dating a friend’s ex, whether it is an ex-boyfriend or an ex-husband. Simply put, I won’t do it because I put a high value on my friendships. To me, dating someone’s ex would be disrespectful to the friendship. Having said that, I do know that exceptions to the rule can be tempting.

In this case, Steve was the ex of an ex-friend of mine. Since the friend was no longer in my life, one would think that the no-dating-an-ex rule would no longer apply. Technically, I would Read more