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The things that help

Posted on November 30th, 2010

Thank you all so much for your kind comments and emails. The last thing I feel right now is brave, but hearing you all say that makes me feel better. I decided to make a list (because you know I love lists) of things that help, things that make me happy. Above, firepits. Preferably with marshmallows to toast. My grandma’s quilt. And tights in the winter. Ladies’ lunches. Pizza. Taking walks with my love. Coffee and doughnuts (preferably a Starbucks mocha and a Mrs. Johnson’s doughnut). Good food. Justin’s work face. Justin’s “Hunchy” face. It’s kind of an impersonation of the Disney version of the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Sometimes he does it really slowly, and I squeal and giggle until full Hunchy is revealed.…

Music Monday, from The Hole

Posted on November 29th, 2010

And just like that, the Thanksgiving holiday is over. How did that happen? Honestly, I had so many plans for this weekend, but I was feeling pretty down, so we just stayed home. We did go to Justin’s parents’ place on Thanksgiving day, and we did get out to watch The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest and eat a few oysters at Perla’s, but other than that, we spent the entire weekend on the couch. Mostly this was my fault – some of you already know this, but I get sad sometimes. Like really, really sad. I’ve suffered from depression for years, and there are always times of happiness dotted with times of despair. Lately, there has been a lot more despair. I…

I am thankful.

Posted on November 24th, 2010

I am thankful: for a loving, gorgeous, wonderful husband who loves me no matter how crazy I get for an understanding, caring, forgiving family who is okay with the fact that I’m the weird one for friends who are still friends for two beautiful kitty cats, who keep me endlessly busy and entertained for my country, my city, my freedom, and those who fought so that I could have these things for my home, my warm bed, my health, food on the table and clothes on my back for opportunities and creativity for delicious food and drinks, and the people who have taught me about them for cameras and books and crossword puzzles and glitter and movies and laptops and journals and hairpins and…

music monday

Posted on November 22nd, 2010

Above: Happy hour at Sago Modern Mexican. Last night we went to the late showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1, which was fun. It was a bit long and dragged on sometimes, but it’s Harry Potter, so I was okay with it. I fell head-over-heels in love with Fleur’s wedding dress. So gorgeous. Today my coworker brought a pot of turkey chili and homemade cornbread to share with everyone, just because. How sweet is that? Tonight I’m baking chocolate chip cookies, and I’ll take them to work tomorrow to return the favor. If I don’t eat them all, that is. I’m not very good at remembering the names of songs and bands. I’m more likely to say, “Hey, what’s the…