OMG, I just read that Jerry Orbach from Law & Order died. That makes me sad. I liked him. And I didn't even know he was sick. Apparently he was suffering from prostate cancer.

So most people have heard about the 9.0 earthquake in Asia that happened yesterday, but I was browsing BBC and discovered that there was another earthquake in Antarctica that happened on the 24th that was an 8.1 on the Richter scale. There were 2 major earthquakes within 3 days of each other. Crazy. No one got hurt in the Antarctica one, but maybe ( Read more... )

Anorexia linked to child dancers


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When will I learn not to look at pictures of various medical problems online late at night? They are very disturbing, and make it hard for me to sleep. Every time I close my eyes, I see the blackened lips of someone with a serious case of cold sores. BLECH!!!!

(Real update coming soon, I promise.)

Yesterday as I was sitting in the bath, bawling my eyes out, I heard "It's the End of the World as We Know It" ...but I didn't feel fine. It was (somewhat) amusing, and VERY appropriate. I even began to laugh through my tears ( Read more... )

Well, tonight after my incredibly sucky day, Katie and Dave saved the day in SO many different ways. First they picked me up from work. Then they gave me a really cute brthday card and a BEAUTIFUL necklace. After that, we went out to dinner at my favorite late-night spot - Denny's!!! They listened to me bitch and moan as much as I wanted to. (They ( Read more... )

The guy who was supposed to cover for me at work today didn't show, and my name is on the schedule, so I just got called - I have to go in. And I am gonna be like 2 1/2 hours late, and get in major trouble, plus I am not done packing. I needed to have some FUN tonight to alleviate the utter crappiness that this birthday is turning into. And all day ( Read more... )

Dear Mom and Dad ( Read more... )

There are so many lasts occurring recently (especially today)/And there will be so many firsts starting with today
So much to look forward to/And so much to regret
...I don't know what to feel

DEC '04

Rique
You are our beloved daughter. Forever. Happy
birthday. »« M'om

Rik'ki
We will love you forever. You're always our favorite.

D'd