Hi. So I made it (barely) through my first week of post-trip hangover. It wasn’t easy. More than one cookie were consumed. I had no choice, I tell you! But some cool things did come up, like my getting to talk to Vanessa Barger about This Is Sarah and writing and Antarctica. Thanks Vanessa! And… Continue reading Moar Pie for Everyone, or Why Simon Pegg was right
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Empathy Cards by Emily McDowell
Hi. I’m still really jetlagged and exhausted and processing what the last two weeks away were like – post on that to come – but in the meantime I needed to share this: After my diagnosis, as I slowly told the people around me what was happening, I got quite a few comments that I… Continue reading Empathy Cards by Emily McDowell
“Do you know what the problem with living in a fishbowl is? Everyone can see you.”
I watched Wish I Was Here this weekend, the movie that Zach Braff kickstarted (to much kerfuffle). Much like Garden State it’s overly sentimental with far too many slow-mo montages and a very precious indie rock soundtrack. It’s also funny, charming, unbelievable well cast and heartbreakingly sad. And it’s very much about cancer. I can… Continue reading “Do you know what the problem with living in a fishbowl is? Everyone can see you.”
Greetings from Niflheim!*
Me: Winter, I'm sorry this isn't working out.Winter: *4 degree wind blows* Me: *face freezes off*Me: For the record it's you, not me. — Ally Ally Oxenfree Pre-order GHOST GIRL! 👻 (@AllyMalinenko) February 19, 2015 That about sums up my opinion on winter these days. We used to be buddies. Not so much anymore. I… Continue reading Greetings from Niflheim!*
I run, therefore I am
I started running. Three times a week. Three miles. Thirty minutes. It’s been about a month and while I’ve definitely hit a wall (figuratively though literally wouldn’t be a shock either) I’m still out there for a half hour in the freezing cold for three (long sometimes very long) miles. I’ve managed to slip on… Continue reading I run, therefore I am
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