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Packin the Bag

Looks like I’ve waited til the last minute to pack for vacation tomorrow. Whoops. I used to get so excited for trips I would start packing days in advance. What’s changed? Age? Busier life? I’m off to Orlando tomorrow for … Continue reading

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Newly Furnished

Santa gave me an incredible gift this year. It was a few days late for Christmas, and I thought he had forgotten me altogether, but he eventually showed up, and gave me a bunch of new furniture via an extremely … Continue reading

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Merry Skype-mas

It certainly doesn’t compare with being home for Christmas, but a family gift exchange via Skype is sometimes the only option. Thankful I was able to even have that much.

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I Know You Are, But What Am I?

Over twenty years ago, I spent a Halloween night trick-or-treating all over small-town Iowa dressed like my then favorite person in the world, Pee-wee Herman. Today, a childhood dream came true and I had the incredible treat to be welcomed … Continue reading

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O Tannenbamboo

I did my Christmas decorating around the apartment today. I did the tree with all of the ornaments I’ve amassed since childhood. Garland. Bulbs. Stockings. Little Santa figurines. The whole nine yards. But yet, this one little bamboo plant in … Continue reading

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ThanksLIVING

Happy ThanksLIVING from me to you. Today’s 100% animal-free Vegan feast menu is: Stuffed roast, dressing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pies with whipped cream, and chocolate cake! Thankful, indeed!

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Book It!

As a kid in grade school, I was obsessed with reading. I feel like I had a library card at the public library in my town by the time I entered kindergarten. Or at least very shortly thereafter. It was … Continue reading

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The Happiest Race on Earth

Today was the Disneyland Half Marathon, and somehow a miracle occurred. I didn’t really have a set goal as far as what time I was aiming to finish, but in the back of my head I kept thinking that 2:30 … Continue reading

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Hooray for Hollywood!

Traveling has always been exciting for me, and as I’ve grown up, it’s become more and more of an emotionally satisfying experience than just “Yay! Let’s go on vacation.” And traveling with friends is far more special. The memories just … Continue reading

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Cat Naps

Perhaps it’s a sign of my getting older, but I find I’m taking more and more naps lately. Not necessarily naps where I actually sleep, but some time to lay down and unwind and zone out for awhile. Everyday after … Continue reading

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