Archive for December 2011
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions (For Real This Time)
Oh no, is it really almost January? Crap! I’ve got 3 days to complete my new year’s resolutions that I laid out last January. Do you think I have enough time to lose 30 pounds, learn to speak Italian, and write a novel??? Why does this happen every year? We make a vow to stop…
Read MoreExpand Your Expectations For Other People
I’m not much of a baker (I have a tendency to disregard recipes and make a mess), but I decided to try my hand at being a domestic goddess, if only for a day. I made some vegan banana walnut bread for Chris (it’s got to be healthier than that Captain Crunch cereal he normally…
Read MoreStart a New Tradition By Making Your Own Holidays
Do you ever get tired of celebrating holidays the same way every year? Do you ever get tired of holidays in general? I know I do! That’s why I decided long ago that I wouldn’t resign myself to participating in the same old traditions. I’ve been inventing my own holidays and traditions (like the Thank…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Wish Lists
Christmas is just a few days away, and I’m so excited about the presents Chris will give me—especially because I already know what they will be. I’m no psychic. Chris and I use a simple concept to be sure we both get what our hearts desire at every gift-giving occasion: the wish list. THUMP! That…
Read MoreLife Lessons From My New Dog
This is Skyla, also known as Cutest Puppy on Earth. Chris and I adopted Skyla from the local humane society last week. She’s a 10-month-old boxer. Even though we’ve only had her for a week, she’s already taught me some valuable lessons. You can overcome a bad past. At some point in her short life,…
Read MoreAlways End on a Bright: Making a Good Last Impression
Years ago when I was in college, I was a reporter for the university newspaper. I also took journalism classes for my minor. One lecture from my Journalism 101 professor (who was also the newspaper’s editor-in-chief) has always stayed with me. He explained the concept of a “bright.” A bright is one last bit of…
Read MoreHoliday Weirdness Is All Around
Chris and I went to Starbucks today. They had some holiday decals on the windows that I thought were a little wacky: Bird #1: Tra la la la la! I have a twig with berries! Bird #2: HOLY CRAP! What happened to your legs?!? I hope you’ll take time to appreciate the weirdness this holiday…
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