February 2010
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What I miss about the city
Not much.
But I have found one downside to being in the ‘burbs - the lack of chinese delivery! Sometimes you just can’t bring yourself to getting out of bed, putting on nice clothes, warming up the car, and driving to get food. Or it’s just me tonight. I have been craving Chinese for two weeks now. Had to get it.
The last place I tried (Fong’s downtown Waukegan) I was not...
November 2009
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Books To Read List (Ongoing)
Currently Reading: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson **** so far
TRUTH by Susan Batson
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My New (Unwanted) Companion
Yep. I have insomnia. It seems to be setting in for a long stay. I went through this ages ago when I lost mom. My head hits the pillow and my mom just races. All the thoughts that couldn’t catch up to me during the days activities is suddenly begging for my attention. All the fears I won’t give the time of day is suddenly pressing down on my chest, yelling in my ear and melting with...
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J. Hud news
I’m so proud of homegirl Jennifer Hudson. She will play Winnie Mandela in her next film.
http://weblogs.variety.com/bfdealmemo/2009/11/hudson-to-play-winnie-mandela.html
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Ding Dong..! Ejected! Gone! Yay!
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“The day does not start until my first sip of coffee. Mmmm…”
– me.
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Just for Giggles
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Low (Kelly Clarkson)
One of my favorite’s by Kelly. I definitely can relate and on a deeper level I feel like I’ve haven’t been as good to myself as I could be.
LOW
(written by Jimmy Harry and produced by Clif Magness) Everybodys talking But they dont say a thing They look at me with sad eyes But I dont want the sympathy Its cool you didnt want me Sometimes you cant go back But whyd you have to go...
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Writing Playlist (Ongoing)
Hands Tied by Scandal
Human Nature by Madonna
Love Hangover by Diana Ross
Do You know (Where You’re Going To) Them from Mahogany by Diana Ross
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I Tried.
I’m still a cat person. I really gave it the old college try but - dogs are weird and too needy. I want a kitten more than ever now!
Aww!
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The Lottery
I read Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery for the first time tonight. It’s one of her most famous works - short story while simple, has a complex impact.
(story spoilers below)
The matter of fact way that things are revealed highlight the brutality that human beings can inflict on one another when we can justify that it’s for the greater good. Or how violence is ingrained in our...
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Where Are They?
Criminal Justice is huge hobby of mine. I’m a total armchair detective. I had to take a break from it for a while when I was going through a depression earlier this year. It was getting to me. One area that I find so disturbing is unsolved disappearances (and murders).
The fact that someone could have murder someone and gotten away with it for years or that someone could have had a freak...
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So Hard to Say Hello
It’s the small moments that hit me the hardest when it comes to losing my Dad.
Like when I see co-workers and I want to explain why I’ve been gone a week or at least explain why I’m so out of it right now. Saying the words make it so final. And real. And unavoidable. And I feel like I’m putting them on the spot. Really, I don’t want to hear “Oh, I’m...
Seasons of Love. This has more meaning for me...
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Things I find Myself
Things I find myself self saying to my daughter (who is currently 3 and half).
Mommy needs her arm to type with…
I only have two hands!
I can see you!
One thing at a time!
What were you thinking? (Like she knows!)
(yelling from the other room) What are you up to? You are way too quiet.
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Life goes
My whole world has been turned inside out. Both of my parents are gone now. I’m grown woman with a family of my own. I have family and friends that love me. But I can’t help feeling completely alone. And lost.
The oddest feeling is that even though my life is completely and utterly changed, the rest of the world, life, still goes on as usual for everyone else. Bills still come and...
Dancing with Len
Dancing with the Stars - Len is so full of it. I’m convinced he has it out for Mya while he will give Joanna Krupa a way over the top score. I’m so sick of it. Joanna is so stiff and can barely mover her hips! I will say I did love her waltz last week. But seriously Mya’s foxtrot gets 7! What the hell does he have against her?
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My country 'tis of thee
I can’t believe the state that this country is in.
http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/2/ui-extension-clears-second-cloture
One more step was made in the vote for the unemployment extension. This has been held up for weeks mostly by the Republicans. Meanwhile, I and so many like me in this country are struggling to take care of our families and pay bills.
This brings me to tears....
“I have caused more damage in my life from trying to be perfect than I ever had...”
– me.
Manic Monday
My first post! weeeeeeeee!
I am so grumpy right now. I didn’t turn out the lights until 4am this morning! I got caught up in a book that was supposed to relax me so I could sleep. That’s the blessing and curse of a good read - it’s entertaining, but then you’re so tired that you want smack everyone the next day!
And these people (aka the family) won’t leave me...