I could have sworn it was more like five! But I logged in today and saw entries from 2014 that I don't remember writing. I was in SO MUCH pain in those days ( Read more... )

--Kicking SO MUCH ASS at work! I even got the Impact Award trophy!
--Got my jeans hemmed. They are size 4, flare, button fly, and they look damn good on me.
--Have a new t-shirt with a tiger on it. It makes me happy.
--Played with my cat. I love her.
--Sleeping well at night. Lovely.
--Have really good friends that I treasure.

Life is good.

Became an aunt on Nov. 15.
Bought a Roomba, an air filter, and a steam cleaner because I think I may actually be allergic to stuff now (including beloved Lola).
Diagnosed and started treating Lola for hyperthyroid disease (so she's finally putting on weight again).
Convinced Jenifer to come visit for Christmas instead of Thanksgiving.

No man, no ring, no house, no baby. No problem! Here's the modern life checklist, on which I more than stack up to "adult:"

Losing your virginity: Age 20, Japan. With a Korean exchange student that I met in Aikido club who smelled amazing even during Aikido.
Getting Your Period: Age 11, May 30 (same day as Granny's birthday). I'd faked getting it ( Read more... )

28 was a good year, even if it got tough between November and March ( Read more... )

I want to order some Bluebell Ice Cream to be shipped to me, but next week's 4th of July holiday makes it unlikely it'd be here for my birthday ( Read more... )

Justin sent back three books I'd ordered to his house weeks before the breakup and all the issues of GamePro he held onto that have my articles in them (issues I don't have for myself). Whatever else is wrong with him (and there's a lot - that's why we're no longer together and unable to see each other ever again), destruction of personal property ( Read more... )

I've thought about some of these topics before, or had vague sentiments about them. But watching Bridezillas today made me realize I've crystallized ACTUAL OPINIONS on a few topics ( Read more... )

A moment of gratitude to God, the Universe or whatever for getting Justin's bird, Sunny, officially adopted today. Thank you. Thank you so much.

Day 1: Chobani (honey flavor ( Read more... )