I enjoy looking at the search terms people use on Google that lead them to my blog. It’s interesting, and it lets me know which tags are successful. My blog, however, is unusual. The most commonly searched (successful) term is “nalgene lifetime warranty,” which takes them to a blog about my quest to obtain a … Continue reading This is not a real post
Something I learned this morning: Just as there is no greater motivator for productivity than a deadline, there is no greater push for walking speed than frigid temperatures. It was so bitterly cold this morning, I felt like my face might fall off. I’ve never walked to my office from the bus stop with … Continue reading Haggis for Everyone! A tribute to Scotland.
The title is a bit of a misnomer*. *particularly because at the time I wrote this, I actually thought it was Friday. I was referencing Virgin Australia Airlines, which is the airline I flew while traveling from Australia to New Zealand. For some reason–likely one of quality–I drafted this blog and never published … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Traveling with Virgins
I have a question for bloggers out there: How is it that those of you with day jobs find time to write? I was bad at blogging when I was unemployed, but now it seems impossible. My day job takes up my days, waitressing takes up my Saturdays (and occasional evenings), the gym … Continue reading A Serious Question For Bloggers (on Being a Hot Mess)
I was unaware that this was now a movement, but evidently not washing one’s hair with shampoo and conditioner is the new thing. And this movement has the most horrid name I could ever imagine: “No ‘Poo.” No SHAMpoo, I get it. But ugh. Much to my surprise, there’s even … Continue reading I Tried To Go Without Washing My Hair and Failed
This blog would have been written sooner except my friend who was visiting this weekend informed me that I should make my blog better by, like, not sucking. At least that was my interpretation. His exact words were intended to be constructive and more along the lines of: “You should write something that will … Continue reading BLOG OF SUCK; alternatively, “The Incident Report”
Here’s an Eleven-Second Video Clip from While You Were Sleeping. It’s bootlegged and of poor quality, so this is the main idea: Peter, the “beloved” brother, began his heroism as a child when he saved a bunch of squirrels from their helpless, fallen state beneath a tree. In this clip, however, he confesses … Continue reading A Lesson Learned Regarding Chocolate
So, I’m reading a book by A.J. Jacobs called The Know-It-All, in which the author describes his journey through reading the entire set of Encyclopedia Britannica, and I learned that today (January 6th) is the day they celebrate Christmas in Armenia. Jacobs said it as a passing comment, but I’m curious as to why it’s celebrated … Continue reading Happy Monday! (Especially in Armenia)
Lists and pictures. Three things that I’ve wanted since 2010 and finally got: 1. 2. 3. Three things I gave as presents: 1. 2. 3. Three things I’ve done today: 1. Woke up at 6:45 to wrap all my presents, which is evidence that I … Continue reading Something Christmas-related
I finally made it home to New Mexico, where I sat open-mouthed in front of a Mexican food buffet and guzzled green chili, but it was a harrowing experience to get here. It began with a light snow. Actually, it began with my dad purchasing plane tickets for me, because he’s a benevolent soul and … Continue reading Thanks, American Airlines, for sucking.
They Call Me Fushilou 