Category Archives: lists

39 things I plan to do this year.

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

It’s that birthday time of year again.  Da da da DA…..I’m turning 39 years old this week. I’ll pause so that you can sing to me in your head.  (My favorite song is the Beatles’ “You Say it’s Your Birthday.” … Continue reading →

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Why I shouldn’t be allowed to use slang.

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

I have recently become infatuated with the phrase:  ”like a boss.”  I have no idea why.  My mental state, gentle reader, is a rabbit warren of bizarre twists and turns I am unable to navigate.  All I know is that … Continue reading →

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A few incredibly random thoughts.

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

I’ve had a few deep thoughts this weekend.  And by deep thoughts I mean weird random crap that my brain keeps floating around as I try to fall asleep.  Here are a few of the pressing issues that kept me … Continue reading →

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Eleven reasons why I suspect I am not exactly normal.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

1-  Whenever I hear the word ‘golden’ I immediately start singing “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket” from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory inside my head.  And if I hear the phrase ‘cheer up’ I instantly start humming “Cheer Up Charlie” … Continue reading →

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Sad parenting days.

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

As a parent I look forward to most of the milestones that my children reach. However, some discoveries are no fun whatsoever.  Here are my least favorite parenting days. 1-  The day the children discover that the musical truck which … Continue reading →

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Things I love today.

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

I won’t lie to you gentle reader, I hate being sad.  HATE IT.  I’m much better at being happy, or even mad for that matter.  Happiness and anger energize me while being sad incapacitates me until I turn into a … Continue reading →

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Things I don’t have the courage to do.

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Despite being a grown woman there are a few things I am too scared to do. 1-  Read a book in the bathtub, because I’m afraid I’ll drop it in the water.  And there’s nothing more sacrilegious than ruining good … Continue reading →

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Well isn’t that ironic…..Don’t you think?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Life is just full of irony.  That’s what makes it interesting and infuriating all at the same time.  Here is my current list of life’s ironies. 1-  I appear to be eternally destined to wake-up fifteen minutes before the alarm … Continue reading →

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Because I am a mother…

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Because I am a mother… 1- I shower with a thousand naked Barbies in my bathtub. 2- My house is booby-trapped with scattered Legos as far as the eye can see. 3-  I am on call 24 hours a day, … Continue reading →

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Five Things I’d Rather Do Than Take Down Our Christmas Tree.

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

I absolutely, positively, and unabashedly hate taking down the Christmas decorations.  It’s depressing.  The house feels bare without the Christmas trees, garland, and lights.  It’s very tomb-like, as if all the things Christmas stands for (goodwill toward men, peace,  or … Continue reading →

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