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In 5 years (or more) I will not know you
You will merely be a distant memory during a bleak time a mistake of the heart, a trick of the mind someone whose job was to tempt fate and twist me around and around until my soul fell down. In 5 years or more I will not remember the pain the heart knows how to build…
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Diamonds, Lies, and Alibis excerpt (#nanowrimo)
Was going to send you here to read, but their site has problems crashing during November so you can also read below: The two sat in silence for several moments, enjoying each other’s company and speaking without words. They always had this way of feeling the other’s presence and moods, and tonight was no exception:…
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Observations on writing a novel (#nanowrimo)
1. Writing a novel is not easy. 2. Writing a novel is one of the best things I will ever do. National Novel Writing Month kicked off at midnight Nov. 1, and I was there with many of the rest of my peers, abstaining from fun Halloween partying in order to be alert and ready to…
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My own bucket list
My friend Beth wrote recently about creating a bucket list. She has inspired me to think about my own. What is it that I want to accomplish in my lifetime? 1. Write a novel. 2. Live in New York City. 3. Travel to all of the continents (this is Jeff’s idea actually, but I am on…
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Am I needy? I need you to tell me.
I actually like to think of myself as a pretty independent person. I can go shopping by myself (prefer it, most times) and I have a decent idea of what looks good on me or not. When I make my mind up to change my hairstyle, I change it (sure, I’ll ask what you think I…
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My 2 yo niece wants a nose ring
Mia (my niece): what’s that on your nose? Me: it’s a nose ring Mia: my nose ring? (as she points at her nose) Me: no, it’s my nose ring! Mia: I want it! I want a nose ring!
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I’ve been tagged
Amy tagged me for this … Here are the RULES: Link to the person who tagged you and post the rules in your post. Share 7 random/weird facts about yourself. 1. I’ve never been tagged before, until now. Not on MySpace or anything. I’ve always been kinda sad to see others tagged. So thanks, Amy!…
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Get felt up for a good cause
Because who doesn’t like boobies? BusyDad pointed this post out and I thought it worth sharing. Click here to read about how Rachel at From the Land of Monkeys and Princesses will be donating all of her ad revenue to breast cancer research. On top of that, she has prizes for people who leave comments for…
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A window into my childhood, or, the first boy I ever made out with
Tonight, I will see the boy I first made out with. His name is Joey McIntyre and he is the youngest member of New Kids on the Block. And when I was 12, his poster and I were tight. He got a good night kiss and we looked into each other’s eyes and he even…
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Flashing boobs at wedding guests and other horrors
A memory It is 2004, September 04. The day of my wedding. Any stress that goes along with planning one’s wedding had escaped me the day before, as I sat at Aunt Josies’ at my bridesmaids’ luncheon surrounded by Mom, Mia (my grandmother), my sister Jenny, my aunt and cousins and bridesmaids – basically, all the…