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1. I do not have the ability to see what the big deal about a wrinkled shirt is. I think I went 20 years of my life without knowing exactly what the point of an iron was. In college, I kept all my clothes in a cardboard box. Each morning, I would rummage around in it until I found two socks (didn't need to be matched, as long as the same length) a shirt and boxers. Then I would put on the same jeans I'd been wearing for the past three weeks. Then I would put on the same hooded sweatshirt I had b… Continue

Why is everyone all antsy and wearin' pins and stuff? Is something going down today? Must be red ribbon day or something. Anyway, here's all I got: 1. Today, by the time I got to the office, I had a headache. Headaches and their causes are generally pretty mysterious, especially that early in the morning, before I've had time to get all worked up and tense from staring at a computer screen all day. The thing about my headaches is that they always make me nauseated, too. So they make me feel li… Continue

1. Today was the first Monday since the time change, and I must say, I awoke feeling surprisingly energized. In fact, I felt as if I were exactly one hour's worth of sleep more energized than normal. Apparently, one hour's worth of sleep equals being able to get through my morning routine in half the time. Usually, my mornings are punctuated with long periods of lingering in somewhat restful positions fighting the urge to fall back asleep: leaning over peering into the fridge, resting my head ag… Continue

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I've been a member since March but have been kind of flaky. I realize I've already missed the November 1st starting gun and that me posting every day from here on out will be kind of pointless. But I don't care. I just think all of you people are just great. So I'm going to hang out. Okay?

So anyway, I liked NaBloPoMo when I did it before. It was tough coming up with something everyday...especially on my brain dead or disaster filled ones. But it was rewarding. Usually, I get… Continue

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If you are like me, you get very excited when you find your mailbox chock full of letters.

Also, if you are like me, you get horribly depressed when you realize that, rather than enthusiastic fan mail, your stack of letter actually consists of pre-screened credit card offers. If you are like me, you spend the rest of the night drinking scotch and water and cursing all your so-called loved ones for failing to dilute the endless stream of bills and advertisements with cutes… Continue