Entries Tagged as ‘books’

July 27, 2009

because y’all know I can’t stick to ONE goal

I’m going with four goals instead of one. Surprised? I’m not. ;)

Get the résumé online ASAP
Read more, like I used to. I’ve borrowed two great books now, and have several more at my disposal, so it’s time to whip my brain back into shape.
In the same vein, get back to visiting the gym at least [...]

July 24, 2009

dimly on a Friday evening

I can almost guarantee this entry will be neither thought provoking nor particularly eloquent. I’m sitting in a dim living room at the moment, looking out over two snoozing felines, listening to deep, even breaths coming from the nearby bedroom… erk! Hoping my ringing cell phone didn’t just wake said deep, even breather!
My regular phone [...]

June 4, 2009

makin’ a way in the world today

It’s taking everything I’ve got and then some. BUT I am taking a break tonight and hanging out in Midtown. (Although I realized about a minute ago that my time is limited at this particular locale, Otherlands Coffee Bar, which closes in 35 minutes. Oops.)
I haven’t written lately because my brain’s been far too scattered [...]

December 29, 2008

pioneers, head colds, ’80s garb & mortgages

The ridiculously high winds very early yesterday morning knocked out our power for the entirety of Sunday. As a result, my mom and I relocated to my brother & SIL’s house to avoid freezing solid in ours. Upside: An entire afternoon of TBS movies & a “CSI” marathon on Spike. Downside: Having to share a [...]

September 25, 2008

honestly hoping it’s pms

I was in the worst mood today. Actually, I thought I was fine, but then I fell into moody silence somewhere between the office and Bass Pro. A quesadilla lunch at Playita Mexicana made me a little happier, but as soon as I returned to my desk, my stack of work and a fruitless conference [...]

July 17, 2008

books & life

I’m currently reading The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera. Apparently it’s an international bestseller. And apparently it belongs in the “Classics” section at the local library. After reading about 100 pages, I’d say it’s definitely good, but I’m not sure about the classic part. I can’t find the Newberry medal anywhere…
Basically, it starts [...]