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A shining, sparkly ball of angst, now based in Manhattan!

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eight

Eight years ago today, it was cold enough to snow in October. And eight years ago today, I was told that my father had passed away, in his sleep, some time in the wee hours of the morning.
Those of you who’ve known me for a long time, know that everything changed after [...]


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whirlie girl

I’m sneaking in one more entry before October.  Under the gun, that’s me!
Work has gotten better. I spoke with my manager about not being used as a resource and not being involved in things…so that’s undergone a dramatic reversal. Be careful of what you wish for, though, ’cause I’m now in a TON [...]


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weekend, chrome, more

R and I had a most bodacious weekend. :)
Friends:
We hung out with friends on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, F and K came over (let me know if you want linkage, guys) and we totally GEEKED OUT. =D
We played a board game called Arkham Horror that lasted [...]


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the pictures, they so pretty

Came to a realization last night: I never posted my shots from Los Angeles! You know, the trip R and I took…at this time…last YEAR? The one where we got engaged? That one?
I’d like to rectify that. If you’d like to see some of the shots from that [...]


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everyone’s recovering, YAY!

Good news, good news, good news…

Rob’s grandfather: surgery was a little complicated, but as of now, he’s recovering nicely. :)
A friend had emergency surgery Sunday night. She’s home, recovering. :)
Another friend had major, major surgery a few weeks ago. She’s home, recovering! :)

EVERYBODY, FEEL BETTER!
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