Melissa, Oh!

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  • I can do this. I can do this. I can do this.

    I’m in the calm before the storm. All the practice runs have been run. The playlist on the iPod is complete. I’ve done all the research on carbo-loading and energy gels and hydrating that I know to do to this point. I’ve picked out my outfit. All that’s left to do is run. I’m not…

  • ‘You’re every line, you’re every word …’

    As if designing a wedding album isn’t enough fun, I got to design one for one of my closest childhood friends not too long ago. Jenny and Gary got married in May 2008 and I got to be a huge part of it by creating their graphics – wedding programs, favor books, and their wedding…

  • On running buddies

    Running friends are invaluable. When I first started running, sometimes the only reason I would even get out there would be because it’d be rude to cancel on the friend waiting for me. I knew this about myself so I was constantly begging people to run with me to keep me on track. Somewhere along…

  • All of a sudden, I felt a hand grab my arm and pull me to the side …

    I mentioned the awesome vibe of the Social Distortion concert in yesterday’s post. And it really was awesome. Which made this one guy stick out like a sore thumb. Not because he was wearing a polo shirt when most others were wearing black concert Tees and visible tattoos, but because of his attitude. He was…

  • Story of My Life

    This wasn’t a concert I would ever seek out on my own, but as soon as I heard about it I knew I was going. The band was Social Distortion, Jeff’s favorite (he first saw them 20 years ago), and the venue was the 40 Watt in Athens, Ga., a quick walk from Chris‘ place. …

  • Skeletons in my closet

    I’ve done plenty of writing about how I’ve helped Chris decorate his place, but I haven’t written much about my own house. That’s mostly because the decorating was mostly done before I started this blog, but it is certainly not anywhere close to done yet! So, without further adieu, here is an inside look at…

  • From keg stands to bottle warming – where has the time gone?

    Years ago, I had an epiphany: Not only could I choose not to have children, but I would choose not to have children. My reasons for not wanting them could be called selfish. I took a look at adults around me that had kids, and those that didn’t – and I decided I liked the…

  • Does this shirt make my butt look devilish?

    So, you probably think I’m crazy and I know that I am … but I have signed up for two races next Saturday. Yep, two. Here’s why: I’m scheduled to run 12 miles for my marathon training, so I signed up for a 1/2 marathon that morning (13.1 miles.) However – it’s Halloween! So I…

  • Why your “meh”s make me cringe

    I fully expect this blog post to put me in a minority here, as I see this kind of language happening all around me. But I’m sure I can’t be the only one … please, tell me I’m not the only one … In full disclosure, I have a background as an editor, and at…

  • Sit-ups, 8es dancing, writing novels and ad design

    A hodgepodge of thoughts today: ———— I’ll share a couple of sites I came across this week (mostly through social networking!): D&AD Creative Search: I saw this one mentioned by several people on Twitter this week. Go ahead, type something in. I typed “flowers” and then I typed “Melissa Oyler” … it’s fun! One hundred…