I think, out of all my flaws, the one that bothers me most is my restless, unsettled nature.
It isn’t the fact that it exists that bothers me so much as the strength with which it wraps around my brain, the way it becomes an obsession.
For awhile, it will quiet and fade into the background but, [...]
Today is my birthday.
While I wish I could say there was something monumental about turning twenty-five, there really isn’t. There is no “quarter of a century” magic or “OMG I’m almost thirty!” panic. I’m simply another year older — although not necessarily another year wiser.
One of the biggest gripes that you hear about getting older [...]
Like many women, I have my role models found in other women; sometimes they’re famous or older or my age. They embody a grace and elegance with an effortless air of confidence and ease or, sometimes, someone will have a certain aspect to their personality or appearance that I respect or admire. Regardless, I try [...]
I don’t think I’ve ever actually posted about September 11th, 2001. (At least, not as far as I can remember… which is about two centimeters, so stop me if you’ve heard this one.) I debated even writing about it now but, well, since when do I ever exhibit any sort of tact?
I was seventeen years [...]
Most people are surprised to learn that I smoke cigars.
I mean, I don’t smoke them on a regular basis; I’ll maybe have two or three in an entire year’s span and I’m certainly no expert but I’m able to enjoy a good Romeo y Julieta or Monte Cristo. I really only have a cigar when [...]
It seems I’ve spent the past few weeks constantly looking for something.
I don’t mean that in a deep, thought-provoking way but literally, looking for something. I wander the house like a lost ghost, haunting the souls of items I once had. Whether it’s a lipstick (still missing) or a sweater (found) or a [...]
Dear Sleep,
We used to be such great friends. I don’t know what happened. You won’t return any of my phone calls and you never come to visit anymore. Did I do something wrong? Are you breaking up with me? I deserve a second chance! I can make things right! Just love me!
Forever,
Steen
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It’s probably stress (because! [...]
Happy Monday!
(Two words I thought I would never, ever put in the same sentence.)
Thanks for all the birthday wishes! They made me all warm and fuzzy inside, like moldy bologna. (And yes, I have seen it before and it was impressive, considering how little meat is actually in bologna, haha.) Seriously, I have [...]
Hello, two-day cold front! And yes, a high of 60 is a cold front and I do have a heavy coat with me. I’m a Floridian, what do you want?
Is it the end of February? Already? Where am I? What year is this? I can’t say I’ll miss you, [...]
Wanna know how I spent my Sunday?
(You know you do.)
We woke up before noon — which is kind of a big deal, considering it was Sunday, our official Sleep In Late Day — to take the class for our concealed carry permit. As in, I will be able to legally carry a concealed weapon [...]