Remember a few weeks ago when I came to the blogging community for advice? I was about to take the stage as part of the entertainment for a thing with a group from my church. And I had no idea what I would actually be doing. I settled on a stand-up comedy routine. And Kristen … Continue reading Stand Up
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10 Foods I’ve Missed on Whole30
Kids, in less that one week, I will be finished with the 30 days required for the Whole30. I'm gonna kick this thing in the teeth. There have been so many things I've missed about my regular diet. I don't think I'm capable of listing all of the foods that have crossed my mind in … Continue reading 10 Foods I’ve Missed on Whole30
So… I’m Doing Whole30
Alternatively, this post could have been titled "Of All the Decisions I've Ever Made in My Life, I Question This the Most" or "Why I Clearly Hate Myself and Everything I Stand For." Let me set the scene for you: It's Tuesday at the office. We're barrelling toward the end of the day at breakneck … Continue reading So… I’m Doing Whole30
Old Tales from Old Navy: The Broken Door
What follows is a tale from a long ago time when I worked retail for a small business known as Old Navy. What you are about to read is mostly true-ish. There are a lot of stupid people out there. Maybe stupid is the wrong word. I should probably just say ignorant. Because the people … Continue reading Old Tales from Old Navy: The Broken Door
Why I Should Never Be On The Price Is Right
I love The Price Is Right. I usually find myself watching it whenever I'm at home on a weekday. I watched it during the summer when I was home from school as a kid. I watched it during college when I had a break during classes. It's just a fun kind of show. And I … Continue reading Why I Should Never Be On The Price Is Right
5 People Who Would Make a Worse President Than Donald Trump
Today is going to be a difficult day for roughly half the population of the United States. That's why I'd like to take a moment to put things into perspective. My intention is not to belittle anyone's feelings regarding the inauguration of Donald Trump as the country's 45th president. But, let's be honest, things could … Continue reading 5 People Who Would Make a Worse President Than Donald Trump
100 Random Facts About Me 2.0
I first did a 100 Random Facts post not long after I began this blog. But that was two years ago. Some things have changed since then. As I make my way through that old list, I'm sure I'll realize that a lot has not changed. But, here we go... 100 Random Facts About Me, … Continue reading 100 Random Facts About Me 2.0
Flying to Florida
This morning, I began a journey. It began in my home of Blacksburg, Virginia. It ended in Orlando, Florida. A lot has happened today. As I write these words, it's late at night and I have, at this point, been awake for about 20 hours. I've had longer stretches without sleep. But sleep is calling … Continue reading Flying to Florida
Working Late
This is a tale of Christmas past. It's a story from a once upon a time when I worked retail at the Old Navy. Most of what follows is true. Some of it is an exaggeration. The store stayed open later during the holidays to accommodate shoppers who were unable to get their shopping done … Continue reading Working Late
The Hazards of Having a Hippopotamus for Christmas
I'm sure by now most of you have heard the Christmas classic "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas." I say classic because the song is nearly 60 years old. I don't call it a classic because I enjoy hearing it year after year. I find it to be obnoxious. And irritating. And extremely catchy. Which … Continue reading The Hazards of Having a Hippopotamus for Christmas
The Confusing Middle 