No, You Do Not Have a Big Nose

April 17, 2013

Let’s face it: whether you’re a supermodel or a mere mortal, there’s probably something about your face or body you don’t like. Personally, I would love a smaller, thinner nose. I’ve got several friends with the same complaint, while others are focused on their thin lips, flat hair, or “boring” [...]

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It Seems Inappropriate to Write About Anything Else Right Now…

April 16, 2013

It feels like just a few days ago when we all sat, speechless, watching the events of Newtown unfold. Chris and I were celebrating our four year anniversary, but I remember sitting at dinner, fighting back tears as I thought about those little kids getting killed. Kids my little cousin’s [...]

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I’m Not Sure How to Feel About Ryan Lochte

April 15, 2013

Every time I see a preview for that new show What Would Ryan Lochte Do? I feel a range of emotions. First and foremost, I flash back to this YouTube compilation of his most..uh…amusing interviews. “The reason I love swimming is because….racing.” “What defines me? Ryan Lochte.” “What I was always good [...]

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A Little Relationship Secret You May Not Know

April 12, 2013

Since I can work from anywhere, I headed down to Florida for three weeks to escape the cold and snow back home. I also needed a change of scenery, and my trip provided it for me. When I tell people about my extended stay in Florida, their first reaction is [...]

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Things Florida Has That New York Doesn’t

April 11, 2013

I’m writing to you from Florida, where I’m working and getting awkward sunburns like this. Trust me, it looks worse in person. I apparently had a great time placing random splotches of sunscreen all over my body. You know it’s bad when strangers are stopping you at Target to ask [...]

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Ode to Christina Hendricks

April 10, 2013

Mad Men is back (finally!) and that means we get our weekly dose of the elegant Christina Hendricks. Oh and Jon Hamm, too. Duh. Seriously though, can Christina Hendricks do any wrong? She’s sexy without being tacky, she always has this mysterious way about her, and she is naturally gorgeous. No [...]

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Why I Actually Kind of Feel Bad for Kim Kardashian In Spite of Myself

April 9, 2013

Okay, let’s face it. In many ways, Kim Kardashian is insufferable. She tries to play it off like she’s the sweet, down-to-earth one in the family, but then she gets all mad that her sisters discourage her from buying a $10,000 coat. To soothe herself, all she has to do [...]

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A Little Bit Broke? Really Busy? You Can Still Enjoy Some Romance

April 8, 2013

Chris has been traveling for basically the past month, so the other night we wanted to make the most out of some time together before he hit the road again. Originally we had big plans involving dinner, a movie, and frozen yogurt, but then it got snowy and terrible, and [...]

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My Number One Trick to Try If You Can’t Sleep

April 5, 2013

Sometimes when I’m checking out at the doctor’s office, the receptionist will look at me like I’m insane when I pull out my small, blue planner in order to write down the date of my next appointment. I realize that this behavior is very ’90s of me. Most people put [...]

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Ease Up on the Figurative Fast Forward Button

April 4, 2013

Yesterday I was sitting at a drive thru waiting for my iced coffee. I had two cars in front of me, but it was freezing and I had made an inappropriate jacket choice, so I didn’t want to get out and place my order inside (I drink iced coffee year [...]

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