Archive for September, 2009

i want you to want me

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Over the last 29 years, 10 months and 27 days, I’ve spent a lot of time and energy trying to please everyone. Does he/she like me? Maybe if I’m perfect and wonderful and awesome and bake cookies for them and give them rides to the airport and let them borrow my clothes, they will like [...]

voracious vernacular

Friday, September 11th, 2009

One of my favorite shows has returned to TV for the fall: So You Think You Can Dance. The fans refer to it as SYTYCD, which is kind of reminiscent of the old NKOTB acronym, IMHO.
I’ve been a dancer most of my life, so I love the show for its stunning choreography and innovative performances. [...]

prodigal dog

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Hubby and I bought our first home a few weeks before we got married. We completely remodeled it and made it our own. We loved everything about the place - the colors, the deck, the arbor, the location. It was just down the street from the Texas A&M campus, which not only made it ideal [...]

overwait

Friday, September 4th, 2009

I love going out to eat, but I also try not to do it too often. After all, I could eat a grilled cheese at home and wouldn’t even have to tip anyone. So when I do make the decision to eat out, I tend to have high expectations of service.
If a waiter is rude, [...]