Archive for the ‘domestic’ Category

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

I lied to you guys. I’m sorry.

Remember the other day, when I was having that massive drama attack about not being able to buy a house, and I said I was renting a house, instead? Well, luckily my …

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Posted in domestic, pop culture, writing on 06/28/2006 02:35 am
 
 

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Thank the Baby Jesus

So, last night at 2 AM I made a decision that removed approximately thirty-seven kilograms of weight from my shoulders. Namely? I decided not to buy a house. Not this year, at any rate. Next year, …

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Posted in domestic, stories on 06/18/2006 03:08 am
 
 

Friday, June 9, 2006

I’m going to be land-poor!

For the second time in my life, I’ll be broke for a very good reason. The first time was when I left my effed up marriage, six years ago. (Yes, I’ve been broke way more …

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Posted in domestic on 06/09/2006 03:05 pm
 
 

Friday, May 12, 2006

Reasons I’m Happy Today

1. For the first time in my life, I have the financial wherewithal to consider buying my own house. (And I didn’t need a man to help me get there.)

2. We have a fun weekend …

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Posted in domestic on 05/12/2006 05:38 pm
 
 

Friday, May 12, 2006

Reasons I’m a Little Bit Sad Today

1. I was seriously craving the Fantasy sandwich from Baba Yega today, but none of my friends wanted to go out to lunch, and I don’t have the emotional fortitude to go by …

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Posted in domestic, Houston, venting, writing on 05/12/2006 05:15 pm
 
 

Thursday, April 27, 2006

Torture Limbo

Waiting to find out if I can scoop up a house in the neighborhood I’m trolling.

Just kidding. It’s not really torture. I’m still very optimistic. It’s just a little hard to wait for something you want and …

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Posted in domestic, writing on 04/27/2006 02:10 am
 
 

Monday, April 24, 2006

I don’t have time to say much, but

I do have time to ask y’all for a favor. Would you please send good vibes to me today? (Or pray, or do a nice Wiccan spell, or whatever you prefer and …

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Posted in domestic on 04/24/2006 01:49 pm
 
 

Monday, March 13, 2006

My Weekend Adventures in a Numbered List

1. Friday my new work buddy and I had drinks and then dinner. Then, I think I went home and played World of Warcraft until my boyfriend got off work. While my kids …

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Posted in culture, domestic, Houston on 03/13/2006 06:37 pm
 
 

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Linkelodeon!

Alert reader Tanya C. writes:

Hi Gwen,

I was goofing off and went to the Fritos site, and there is a recipe section you must see:
http://www.ilovechilipie.com/Recipes.aspx

Swear to god, most of them are the same thing with a

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Posted in culture, domestic, links, pop culture on 02/15/2006 08:39 pm
 
 

Friday, January 20, 2006

random

1. My boyfriend and I have been fantasizing about the Mexican beach resort vacation we may or may not take this summer. Planning a vacation is so nebulous. Especially when you don’t know if you’re going to have money, …

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Posted in books, culture, domestic, my sex life on 01/20/2006 09:42 pm