My mind is like a trap. Really, it is. There's very little I can't remember (unless, of course, it's where I've misplaced my keys). I have memories from 25 years ago that are remarkably clear. I remember meeting my childhood best friend when we were three-years-old. I can probaby rattle off memories from every single … Continue reading On forgetfulness…..

Every so often, things will come up in our lives that are just worth getting over.Getting over it takes less energy and stress than pondering over it.Like the time that I saw this gorgeous jacket at a consignment store and didn't buy it. It could have been my "signature jacket" that Stacy and Clinton so … Continue reading On getting over it….

I hate doing laundry. Hate it. In fact, when I got married, that was one of the first chores that we ultimately decided would be primarily my husband's chore (did you catch that? MY husband. MINE). He sort of used it as a bit of a bargaining chip for further chore divvying and, rightly so, … Continue reading On doing the laundry….

We all have our strengths.Mine typically lie in the grammatical arenas and occasionally in the creative. I'm a pretty good singer. I do well in the kitchen (especially when I'm baking). When I really feel like it, I can clean a house like you wouldn't believe. I'm a financial mastermind (just ask my husband) and … Continue reading On strengths and weaknesses….

So the last few days have been a bit of a nightmare for me. It's an ongoing process that I'm trying desperately to move though, as quickly as is possible and responsible.There are things that I want to say, things that keep me awake at night. But I'm trying to put all of that out … Continue reading On moving past the hate….

Possibly the heaviest post to date. And this blog dates back quite a way.I have been asking myself (and the larger Twitter/Facebook community, somewhat rhetorically) how to deal with hate. I've never experienced it before though I've probably said the word a lot. I mean, I hate mushrooms.But hating mushrooms isn't emotionally, mentally, physically, or … Continue reading On hatred and betrayal….

There comes a time in every person's day when a craving hits. Totally inexplicable, these cravings.I have them from time to time. And by that, I mean approximately once an hour, typically while I'm at the office.I wish I could say that I crave the things I truly love...baby carrots, celery, cucumbers, green apples (of … Continue reading On unexplained cravings….

People with Blue interests like activities that allow them to be creative. This can be through more traditional visual arts, writing or musical pursuits although not limited to these. The creativity is often expressed in thinking of new ideas or strategies that can have a broad range of applications. Blue interests often like thinking about … Continue reading On career mapping….

I know I talk about stressing out a lot, probably more than is really necessary.But in talking with a friend over the weekend, I discovered something that I don't think I knew before: I get stressed about not being stressed. That's kind of a messed up way to live life, don't you think?I've been working … Continue reading On knowing my follies….

Ever have those moments when you just feel like behaving poorly because, for some indescribable reason, you think it'll make you feel better?I do this from time to time.When I'm stuck in traffic (especially in one, very specific area of my city), being angry at the world makes me feel better. I call people names … Continue reading On behaving badly….