I think that as we get older, we all look back and consider all the choices we've made and things we've done and sort of ponder how all of those things have shaped who we are. We all want to believe that we come to where we are currently of our own accord and while … Continue reading On shapes and indelibility….

Some of us live to work. Others work to live.I was asked the other day what my ideal job would be. What would I do if I could do anything in the entire world? What is my dream job? Naturally, what comes to my head facetiously is, "Can you get paid for sleeping, watching movies, … Continue reading On working to live…or vice versa…

Sometimes it pays to exist in a constant (or nearly constant) state of drama.I'm making this new effort to write more "article" style blogs in an attempt to just try something different and see where it takes me. I call it "writing Carrie Bradshaw style." You know, daily/weekly/bi-weekly/whatever articles on whatever happens to pop into … Continue reading On hitting a wall…

We all have our ideas of what "completion" means. We've all probably completed something, some task or goal, somewhere along the course of our lives.Some have completed undergrad, master's work, doctorate programs. Some complete projects, big and small, even daily to-do lists. Races, chores, papers, getting ready for a night out, dinner, reading a book. … Continue reading On being complete…

It's been a year since I started my weight loss adventures.Here was my goal: lose 15lbs by April 20, 2009 in order to look amazing in "the Britney outfit."I started 'round about this time last year.Here were my tools: WeightWatchers online and Jillian Michaels 30DayShred (as well as some 10K training thrown in for good … Continue reading On hating my body….

At what point during the course of a cold does wine serve as a better medication that Robittuson?I think I have found that point.My nose is jammed full of nasty. I can't really hear that well. My head [still] feels like it's in a vice. Lips chapped. Coughing and sneezing are incessant.Yeah, I full on … Continue reading On headcolds and misery…

Ever have those moments where the past unexpectedly crops up?Does anyone have any idea what to do with those moments?When songs, people, places, thoughts, names, everything seems to remind you of the past?Sure, when the past memories are bad or painful, it's easy to know what to do with that. You just ignore, stifle, generally … Continue reading On re-living the past…

So I haven't yet come up with anything in the way of a New Year's resolution, so in keeping with the theme of maintaining past resolutions, here are 5 things I've never done that I'll try to make happen in 2010:1. Graduate from college2. Learn to shoot a gun3. Roast a prime rib4. Buy a … Continue reading On resolutions…

I suppose it's the time of year where reflecting is appropriate. So here goes.2009 presented itself rather challenging, but not without its heavy-duty "ups". Traveling proved to be my "thing" this year....I literally spanned the globe, most times with Todd, but made one solid trip with my girls (not all of them, but a solid … Continue reading On the year in review…

This year, I went a little bonkers with the cookie making.To be completely honest, I've always gone a little bonkers, but this year was especially out-of-control.I usually choose four recipes to make, two of which are seasonal "standards": the perfected sugar cookie and my grandma's coconut macaroons that (apparently) only I am able to do … Continue reading On Christmas Baking