there is nothing more annoying than ankle socks that have lost their elasticity. they are then more like heel socks.

i rolled my window down a bit as i drove into town this evening.  the music played, the sun was shining, and my car was just a bit too stuffy when i first got in it.  ah.  a sign that summer really is coming. and that’s all. it was happiness.

i find myself feeling more and more self-centered every single time i write.  who am i to think that what i have to say is important enough or entertaining enough or so captivating that you would want to waste a few minutes on it?  and really, i don’t do it for you.  when it comes… Continue reading

“At times I wish I knew the exact right words to say to someone, but I never feel like I do.  Part of me wishes that I had the ability to remove every person I know from difficult situations and circumstances of life, but at the same time, I realize that when you come out… Continue reading the race

i know, i know — it’s been awhile since i posted.  there is a reason.  really, i’m not just being lazy.  so here’s the update on what’s been keeping me so busy: 1.  work.  yeah, kinda lame that work is always my #1 response.  but busy i am because of it.  people consistently ask, “what… Continue reading reasons.

there are some things that will always be wonderful.  for example: an amazing brother who fixes my site. speaking in an austrian accent.  go on — try it, it’s fun.  just substitute every W for a V. spending your morning with one song playing just because it makes ones heart feel good. watching the snow… Continue reading

i have just a few minutes before i run off to teach some lessons.  yeah, i teach still.  my four beginning students are as many as i can into my schedule right now and the only reason i choose to somehow fit that many in is because i love my students that much and because… Continue reading this or that.

a few sentences… i’ve never wanted a dog.  yesterday, for about two seconds, i wanted i dog.  the feeling quickly went away. my birthday is in ten days.  my family will have a lovely dinner for me where they’ll shower me with appreciations and all my favorite foods.  but today, as i fought the desire… Continue reading the sillies of a girl.

i drove past a farm today.  there were several cows out in their designated fenced in area eating.  no shock there.  then i noticed a very furry cow and thought his stance rather strange.  the first thought i had was that it was a very strange sort of mutation and the farmer really shouldn’t have… Continue reading north country.

every now and then i’ll do something and my co-worker will turn and say, “you are so twenty.” maybe this being so twenty is a bad thing or maybe it just equals being crazy and ridiculously fun and silly… i still haven’t figured that one out. but i guess my being so twenty would explain… Continue reading twenty.