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it’s hard to be graceful after six martinis

Archive for July, 2006


Ummmm…blargh

That is how I feel.
So much has happened in the last week, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon.
July 14: the architect & I went to the Hollywood Bowl and saw a fun concert. There were fireworks and cheese and crackers and wine. Yum.
July 15: some good friends took me out for the best [...]

Nothing is hotter

than when the cute UPS guy walks into your office while you’re licking chocolate ice cream off your own arm.
unless of course, when you look in the mirror 5 minutes later, you realize that you have chocolate smeared all around your mouth like a 5-year old at a birthday party.
I know, I know…but please don’t [...]

I am woman…hear me whimper

I’ve always wanted to buy into the “menstruation is power” theory. I want to believe that my period makes me more powerful, more able to tap into the primal power all women have. I want to hang out with other women, discuss the sacred yoni and sew reusable menstrual pads.
Instead, having my period [...]

No Porn

My life is a crazy, crazy place. There are meetings. There are long days. There is much work. And stress. And rejection. And packing.
However, tonight, there is Margaret. She is coming over for scrabble and drinks. And maybe, just maybe, she’ll be wearing her Prada shoes and [...]

Because I am too lazy for original content - and also because I’m introspective & shit

10 years ago…
I was between my freshman & sophomore years in college. I knew I needed to break up with the asshole I was dating, but was afraid of his reaction. I went on drugs for depression. I had no self esteem, no self confidence, and no belief that I would ever be anything more [...]