post hurricane
I only got Internet access back, full-fledged, last night. Hence, I haven’t updated. We were out of power for a few days, lost a couple of bits of the back yard fence… found a cracked window yesterday, but … Read the rest!
Hurricane Ahoy
Thanks to everyone who’s sending us good wishes to weather the storm. Yes, we’re staying home. I think it’ll be okay. Worst-case scenario, in my mind, is my neighbor’s palm tree falling onto the roof of my garage. … Read the rest!
And also, you kids get off my lawn.
Today I did one of those things that Houston park’n’ride bus riders sometimes do: I hitched a ride with a strangers so we could take the HOV lane. Hurray!
(Don’t worry. There’s … Read the rest!
An Open Letter [Feedback Form] to Whole Foods
Hi. I went to the Kirby location for lunch on Monday. While there, I asked [the hot deli] team when they’d have Moroccan Chicken again, because I really like it. They … Read the rest!
bus story 1
It’s always cold on the bus. For that reason, I kind of hate riding it in the mornings, especially when I’m wearing a skirt without hose or tights or leg warmers, as is sometimes mandated by fashion … Read the rest!
Don’t be mad.
Sorry I’ve been the worst blog updater in the world lately. But you know how it goes. Blah blah excuses go here.
Important Stuff
I got some awesome sandals on sale at TJ Maxx today. I ate … Read the rest!
I love to spend money, because I am American.
Not even going to lie or feel ashamed: I am a straight-up consumerist. It makes me happy to spend money on random stuff that I probably don’t need. It makes me … Read the rest!
recent food obsessions
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There’s this place in Rice Village, in Houston, called Istanbul. They make Turkish food, which I guess is kind of like Greek food but not exactly. Case in point: their dolmas taste like the ones I’ve … Read the rest!
IM-in’
Olivia: omg. XXXX and Johnny are myspace friends
me: who is Johnny
also, send me link to XXXXs facebook
earlier I was not really online, btw. just left gmail running.
Olivia: Johnny Guttierez hes a writer who was trying … Read the rest!
espresso nerves
If y’all knew how nervous and obsessive I can get over certain things, you’d probably get annoyed with me and stop reading this blog.
For instance, I live in the shadow of a fear of having my carry-on … Read the rest!
