Even though October's just started, I'm already looking towards November. And what, dearies, happens in November, besides the holiday that allows you to overeat in the name of the Pilgrims and Indians and Geronimo and the like? NaNoWriMo!

November is National Novel Writing Month and, for the fourth year in a row, I will be participating. This year ( Read more... )

My father just informed me this afternoon that, when Mother and I go to New Orleans next week, I'm supposed to hold her hand so I don't get lost.

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In a little less than ten days, I'm going to be eighteen. AND THIS DA THINKS I STILL NEED TO HOLD MOMMY'S HAND?! Ugh. Get a clue, dude.

I realize that it's NOLA, and it's reputation isn't exactly top- ( Read more... )

I am so ready for 2009 to be over. It's been a Hell of a shitty year for my family.

First, my great-grandmother dies in March. Then, my uncle has a brain tumor removed in April. Now, my great-aunt has just now revealed to the family that she has a lump on her breast.

A lump? No, that's not the right terminology. Doesn't have enough umph. How about, a ( Read more... )

Mother and are going to Auburn to hit up the 7:30 showing of Angels & Demons. I've only been waiting for this movie for, like, a year. The book is one of my favorites and I'm nearly bouncing out of my chair with excitement! ROBERTLANGDONOMGFANGIRLSQUEE!

Though, my bible-toatin'-send-money-to-televangelists great aunt isn't as excited as I am. I ( Read more... )