February 2010
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Beyonce singing Alanis Morisette is confusing me.
January 2010
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So about chasing old men... pt 1.
If you have followed me since early on, it is quite possible that you notice that I have great love and respect for the U.S. military. The history of it, I will probably tell in another post today (or some other day)… but I’m sure if you went through my previous posts regarding the military you could piece it together.
This year I discovered a website, where you could order small...
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I chase down old men at the library.
Tune in later tonight for the explanation.
But for now I must nap.
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Something I am good at.
I have never been extremely athletic. I mean, I can play volleyball* and softball without killing myself. I have never drowned. I have ran several 5k races without having the EMT’s cart me off the course. I used to be able to do spins on ice skates, and land a salchow (pronounced sow-cow). But I was never exceptional at any of these. I didn’t try out for any teams in high...
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I like a man who will ask for directions.
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Getting an inch of snow is like winning 10 cents in the lottery.
– Calvin and Hobbes
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Just wrote 30 letters (Valentines/thank you cards)...
Do you know how hard it is to come up with 30 DIFFERENT letters within 2 days!?
Adopt A U.S. Soldier
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I am listening to a Sum 41 song, and I feel like...
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ABC NEWS: Sandra Bullock Gives $1 Million to Haiti... →
Bullock’s contribution went to Doctors Without Borders’ emergency operations in Port-Au-Prince, where three of the organization’s existing facilities were damaged by the magnitude 7.0 quake.
“I wanted to ensure that my donation would be used immediately to meet the needs of the Haitian people affected by this catastrophic event,” said Bullock in a statement.
Class...
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That was one of the best books I have ever read,...
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My to read list:
The Things They Carried - Tim O’Brien (currently reading)
Dragonsinger - Anne McCaffrey (currently reading)
Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver
Second Chance - Jane Green
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen (reread)
Time Traveler’s Wife - Audrey Niffenegger
Jane Austen Book Club - Karen Joy Fowle
The Boy Who Dared - Susan Bartoletti
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In spite of everything, I still believe people are good at heart.
– Anne Frank
Where can I get a giant brownie?
The emptiness in my heart was eased. So much had been lost, but now Anne’s voice...
– MIEP GIES, who along with her husband and other family members hid Anne Frank and others from the Nazis; she remarked upon reading Anne’s diary in her own memoir, Anne Frank Remembered, published in 1987.
(via the New York Times)
(via inothernews)
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Healthy Food of the Day: Celery
Serving size: 110 grams
Calories: 18
Fat: 0
Total Carbs: 4 grams
Sugars: 2g
Low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. Good source of Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, C, K, Folate, Potassium, and Manganese.
Acts as an anti-inflammatory. Helps blood pressure. Has been shown to prevent cancer cell growth and lower cholesterol in...