Category Archives: Confessions

When Mothers Break

Today’s a crappy day. No, today is actually like any other day except that I feel really crappy. And I loath the days I feel like this. —— I stay away from blogging on days I feel emotionally charged, which

When Mothers Break

Today’s a crappy day. No, today is actually like any other day except that I feel really crappy. And I loath the days I feel like this. —— I stay away from blogging on days I feel emotionally charged, which

Mourning

On Wednesday afternoon my dear friend lost her husband to cancer. It was news I prayed really hard I’d never have to hear. Prayed really hard that the agonizing ride she’s been on for the last two years would come

Mourning

On Wednesday afternoon my dear friend lost her husband to cancer. It was news I prayed really hard I’d never have to hear. Prayed really hard that the agonizing ride she’s been on for the last two years would come

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Dog (and cat) Gone

Last week I saw a puppy trotting down our street. Thinking she must’ve gotten out of her owner’s backyard, I didn’t think much about her. Three days ago I saw her again and this time, she came straight towards me.

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Dog (and cat) Gone

Last week I saw a puppy trotting down our street. Thinking she must’ve gotten out of her owner’s backyard, I didn’t think much about her. Three days ago I saw her again and this time, she came straight towards me.

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On Dates and Such

Friday night I stayed up until 6AM reading The Hunger Games, but don’t worry, this isn’t a post about what a greatly addictive book it is or how I haven’t been this excited about a book and the movie that

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On Dates and Such

Friday night I stayed up until 6AM reading The Hunger Games, but don’t worry, this isn’t a post about what a greatly addictive book it is or how I haven’t been this excited about a book and the movie that

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Five Unrelated Things*

1) The next time someone says “I slept like a baby” I’m going to interrupt them and ask if they mean that they woke up every few hours and cried, causing innocently trying-to-sleep others around them to wake up, and

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Five Unrelated Things*

1) The next time someone says “I slept like a baby” I’m going to interrupt them and ask if they mean that they woke up every few hours and cried, causing innocently trying-to-sleep others around them to wake up, and

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Sugar, Sugar (And the End of It)

So…. I bet you can tell when Saad is back (hint: some virtual space of mine gets neglected). He came back almost three weeks ago for what was supposed to be a week’s visit, but it turned into nearly three

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Sugar, Sugar (And the End of It)

So…. I bet you can tell when Saad is back (hint: some virtual space of mine gets neglected). He came back almost three weeks ago for what was supposed to be a week’s visit, but it turned into nearly three

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Everything is Temporary

Today has been a humbling day. Within the span of about 24 hours, there’s been news of everything from separation, divorce, recurring illness, and death from friends both online and off. When there’s a tornado of heartache swirling around people

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Everything is Temporary

Today has been a humbling day. Within the span of about 24 hours, there’s been news of everything from separation, divorce, recurring illness, and death from friends both online and off. When there’s a tornado of heartache swirling around people

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Undergrad Memories (and beyond)

Some of the things I miss about undergrad: Waking up and getting dressed for a day outside of the house. This means that I had an excuse to buy new clothes. Putting my driving skills to test by getting through

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Undergrad Memories (and beyond)

Some of the things I miss about undergrad: Waking up and getting dressed for a day outside of the house. This means that I had an excuse to buy new clothes. Putting my driving skills to test by getting through

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How to Disgrace Yourself (A How-to Guide)

Do you find that you’re too graceful? That you can walk and chew your gum at the same time and look fabulous while doing it? Being perfect is such a bore, isn’t it? Well, have I got good news for

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How to Disgrace Yourself (A How-to Guide)

Do you find that you’re too graceful? That you can walk and chew your gum at the same time and look fabulous while doing it? Being perfect is such a bore, isn’t it? Well, have I got good news for

Baby girl is clearly SUFFERING. Good thing I bribe her with sweet potatoes -- that she inevitably gets all over her face.

Back From a Coma

HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO CAN YOU HEAR ME  ME ME ME ME ME ME ME As I clean off the cobwebs and dust all over this blog, I notice it reeks of abandonment and neglect. But fear not,

Baby girl is clearly SUFFERING. Good thing I bribe her with sweet potatoes -- that she inevitably gets all over her face.

Back From a Coma

HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO CAN YOU HEAR ME  ME ME ME ME ME ME ME As I clean off the cobwebs and dust all over this blog, I notice it reeks of abandonment and neglect. But fear not,