As irritating as it is to have to re-do something that you did correctly in the first place because someone else with more power and "know-how" told you that it was wrong, there is a sweet satisfaction in proving you were right after all ( Read more... )

As little children, we are taught to dream big dreams, follow those dreams, and never settle for less. We're saturated with stories and fairy tales where good overcomes, patience is rewarded, and beautiful young people find and marry that one perfect match. We hear phrases such as "be patient, your time will come" and "good things come to those who ( Read more... )

I just got a call from my brother. Green Baby has a gender! I'm going to have a nephew! I'm so excited!!!

I really like getting away from home. Running away is a nice way to distract myself and take pleasure in the simple things that I forget that I enjoy. So, since I'm sitting here with the quiet pleasure of some uninterrupted time with the computer, I'm going to list these "simple things" that make me happy, so that I don't forget later ( Read more... )

And I'm breathing....I'm breathing....I'm breathing ( Read more... )

Forget the proverbial ticking of the biological clock; suddenly, my alarm has sounded! The bells are ringing, the buzzer is going off, and me without a snooze button for relief ( Read more... )

I'm sad today ( Read more... )

I made the mistake of telling my mom about what happened yesterday during my lunch. I somewhat expected her to frown and give me the usual discouragement ("why would you want to leave such a great job?") and doubtful questions ("how much would you make? what about benefits? would you have room for growth with the school ( Read more... )

I want to tell someone about what happened at lunch today! I want someone to be excited for the great opportunity that I just might be presented with. But I don't really think it's appropriate for me to go around blabbing about it at work ( Read more... )

...an oversized shirt that was once loved by another ( Read more... )