Archive for September, 2008

10 and 7

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

10: I was able to find my happy place during the race today and stay there for approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes. Congrats to my running friends who also rocked it out today.

7: Iris is 7 months old, which - in puppy terms - means she is becoming a woman. Well, thee who giveth [...]

Look to Craigslist for a Good Laugh

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Man, would I love a homely apartment!

The Need to Plan

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

I have an intense need to achieve a sense of safety and security through PLANNING.
Without a plan, I am nothing. Once I prearranged my outfits for an entire month. Mornings were nice. I goad my students weekly to use their school-issued planners: “Look kids, I use MY planner everyday. SEE?” as they return my enthusiasm [...]

O.M.G.

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

BIG NEWS
TBWSRN has been placed on Administrative Leave (from his job of only a few weeks- ha) to be a Communications Officer of Domestic Affairs (AKA Speech Writer) for BARACK OBAMA.
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG
I am sure he’s one of hundreds, but still. Happy faces.
What does this mean for my immediate future? (Because it’s all [...]

Claw maybe isn’t as bad as Track

Monday, September 15th, 2008

If you were named by Sarah Palin, what would your name be?
I would have been given the gift of the beautiful Claw Washout (according to the name generator, that is). This is much better than a bitter post, eh?

Shudder

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

You know me, fellow bloggers. You do! I’m emotional. Forgive me.
I do still have somewhat of a point. This particular conversation is an important one to have. Even if you disagree with me, we’re still on the verge of something big here. It’s worth the debate.
So, I’m going public with my Palin-hater ways and offering [...]

Getting My Jollies (and Jellies) While Jogging

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Old Sarah would tear open one of these expensive (forty dollars for a case of 24!), unappetizing packages of gel -which resemble in appearance a certain bodily fluid that will not be named here- for an energy burst during a long run.
New Sarah discovered a cheaper, albeit less scientifically-based, alternative today: jolly ranchers and jelly [...]

Sorry, folks

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

But I just can’t get over this. It is too wonderful.

Emoting like the Pros

Monday, September 1st, 2008

In honor of The Hills tonight, the cast has gracefully agreed to pantomime the many emotions of me.
Excitement…

It’s the eve of first day of school! Seriously - I AM excited. The beginning of the year is so promising, so filled with energy. It may fade by week two, but by golly, I will enjoy it [...]