Rant
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Let it go
This weekend, something that I wanted to work out didn’t work out, leaving me sad and disappointed. Then my bike seat broke. Then I tried to fix my bathtub drain, but realized I don’t have the right tools. Then several people told me, in various ways, that a dream that I’ve been working toward is…
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My [perhaps not justified] opinions
There are certain words and phrases that I do not – and will never – allow in my vocabulary. The first thing is using “boo” as a term of endearment. I have plenty of sweet, intelligent, fabulous friends who call their friends and/or significant others “boo,” and while I still love them, every time they…
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Update: home
All of last year, I lived in the apartment above the most silent man of all time. The only time I ever saw him was when he would stand outside his front door smoking cigarettes with his headphones in, avoiding my eye contact as I would pass him on my way to the third floor. …
Phone woe
My cell phone plan is with Verizon – because yes, I can hear you now. The best phone I’ve ever had is the LG 8300 – the flip-phone of GLORY, that’s what. It was perfect – curved naturally to the shape of my face, easy to find at the bottom of a bottomless purse, navigable….
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And now, for a long story
When I was a senior in college, I stopped every morning on the way to class at a coffee shop called the Java Bean. Every day, I ordered the same thing: a 16 oz. cup of coffee with room. That’s all, nice and simple. The baristas recognized me, and I always had exact change for…
Crash
Salutations, readers. Did you think I had abandoned you? Oh please. I should begin by saying that the sickness has left my system – literally, and glory hallelujah. The only person that knows the specifics of my Monday is my mom, and I’m uncomfortable with even her knowing. It was… I can’t even go there. …
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I AM ONE GIANT STRESS BALL.
I am flying to Nashville tonight, and am the world’s worst packer. No, really. War is to mankind as Annie is to packing. I ruin everything. I pack too little, or too much, or all the wrong shoes. Speaking of shoes, I bought a yellow dress to wear to Brook & Cara’s wedding this weekend,…
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Bumming me out
When I moved to Nashville two years ago, I switched to Bank of America because I never wanted to have to switch my bank account again – so naturally, I chose the bank of AMERICA. It turns out that Bank of America is actually the bank of NOT DENVER. – – – – – –…
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Frugality has its limits
You want to know what the lamest thing to spend money on is? A vacuum cleaner. I am currently researching the suckers, and it’s even less exciting than spending money on a beige bra. Speaking of annoying purchases, I don’t think that dryer sheets make any difference. They are a scam – a dishonest scheme…
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Reasons “Pinocchio” is the worst movie ever
– “When You Wish Upon a Star” – Geppetto’s wish that a puppet would become a real boy. What? – Creepy Blue Fairy – Cricket as conscience – “Give a Little Whistle” – Honest John (wicked fox). MISLEADING. – Figaro (pet cat, unclothed, walks on all-4’s), and Gideon (mute cat, clothed, walks like a human). …