April 2009

Reality

Real is approaching me. I’m thinking to myself as if I’m my own therapist, “The only reason you are here is to determine the extent of his jerkiness. You need to actively look out for it in order to move past him. A year is a long time to routinely think of a person who [...]

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I can tell I'm Greek because…

…I give the Death Stare to any driver who dares get in my way. …Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the only kind of oil I have ever known.  …I take naps between 3pm and 5 pm on most days.  …I adore tragedies …I wear my emotions in the same way I wear my earrings. Over [...]

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Easy/Hard

Easy: Finding evidence that always confirms that there is something wrong with me Hard: Taking that evidence and interpreting it differently to conclude that I am just normal   Easy: To think  ”I don’t blog for the comments, I blog for myself” Hard: Accepting that comments aren’t the alpha and omega of my existence   [...]

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This is what happens when I have writer's block

I calculate my own dating stats.  To the best of my recollection: 53% of all first dates I have been on have resulted in a kiss and/or more. 24% of all first dates I have been have turned into a relationship 23% of all first dates have had absolutely no result. (Unless, as I do, [...]

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27 Things I Learned at 27

27. You can wear bright red lipstick without feeling like you’re playing ‘grown up’. 26. Your mother’s friends really DO look at you with concern when you tell them you’re single. 25. A good night’s sleep does wonders for your skin. 24. Also? A good, exhorbitantly priced face cream. 23. Women in their early 20s [...]

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The Audacity of Hope

Today, you’ll find me over at Princess Pointful’s digs. Where I discuss the value of self-help books for the single woman.  It’s a controversial post, so go on over there and tell me what you think.

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Old

I’m too old… …for all nighters. (But I could probably do it if it included a nap in the afternoon, a hot man and a Soy Chai Latte as the sun was rising.) …for platform shoes.  …for bars that have seating for 10% of the patrons. …to play games with boys that are younger than [...]

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