Monthly Archives: August 2010

My Inner Jen

is Lauren from this season’s So You Think You Can Dance. (I mentioned her over here. She won, btw.) Not her actual person. Just her dancing ability. The inner Jen–I don’t know if you knew–is an AMAZING DANCER. The outer … Continue reading

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You are Here. I just don't care.

It’s 6am and I’m at my parents’ house. I was in bed by 8:30 and it was still light outside. Just like old times, minus the part where I never lived in this house. I’m here for work but I … Continue reading

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The Giraffes!

Lately there are 2 videos that I can’t stop watching. The first is a YouTube video my boss posted on Facebook several weeks ago. And I watched it like 4 times in a row. Then I made Dave watch it. … Continue reading

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SYTYCD

“Ugh, I hope all those little girls don’t go voting for Robert because of his tall thin body, dark hair, jawline, and stupid white teeth.” Dave laughs and shakes his head. “Because Lauren has to win! For being awesome. And … Continue reading

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Voulez-vous the Bus?

Last week I decided that if what I miss most about Chicago is the public transit, then why can’t I make that work here in Austin? I should explain that I have a preexisting aversion to the bus. The people … Continue reading

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Sleeper Hits

So. Chicago. I didn’t realize until we got home that this was a necessary vacation for both of us. We’d had some family drama earlier that week, followed by the personal drama that is traveling 2 days for work, and … Continue reading

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The Big Easy (for me)

2 weeks ago today I was packing for a business trip to New Orleans. I was only going for 2 days and it was my third time there, second if you don’t count Mardi Gras when I was in college. … Continue reading

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