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Based on a True Story.
Today I saw the movie “Unbroken.” And as the last preview faded to black, and the lights dimmed, a familiar five word phrase filled the center of the screen. “Based on a true story” It’s a tagline found on posters for some of the most inspirational movies ever made. Spoken words of wisdom are written… Continue reading
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The Ultimate Christmas Present
It was approximately 13 hours into the first day of November when I bought my first Christmas present. I had a goal: Finish Christmas Shopping Before December. SPOILER ALERT: I failed. There are always the stragglers. The friends or family members that are a little bit tougher to buy for. You try the creative route,… Continue reading
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Thanksgiving: What I’m Thankful I Don’t Have.
So in case you haven’t heard, Thanksgiving is tomorrow. TOMORROW. Yes folks, the time has finally come to swim in the buttery mashed potato waterfalls. To pile one half of your plate solely with rolls, just because you can. To look at the desserts and tell yourself no, and then grab a fork for each… Continue reading
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The Day With the Quesadilla
Last Saturday I ate a quesadilla in bed. The trek to the kitchen to microwave it had been hard enough; I couldn’t imagine sitting upright at the table to consume it. So I sludged back to the dark hole that was my bedroom, slipped under the covers and dove into the melted cheese. I didn’t… Continue reading
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The Job Search
I’ve been participating in a well-known tradition known as “the job search” these days. Websites upon websites welcome you with their “51 open career opportunities!!” and their bright blue “APPLY NOW” buttons. You send out your resume, you type up your cover letters, and then you wait. You wait, and wait, and wait to no… Continue reading
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Human Soup
California is in a drought, and as of 5 o’clock tonight, so is my water heater. After arriving home late last night, the decision to put my body in a shower or a bed was quite simple. So, I lay my head on my striped pillow, and dreamt about winning the Daytona 500. Today, amongst… Continue reading
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In the World of Driving
I drive a lot. As in most of my work day is spent behind the wheel of my adorable Saturn Ion, dancing to my iPod and judging the way other people drive. It’s very peaceful, very mind clearing, and at times, very curse word inducing. If I were to describe my driving attitude, I would… Continue reading
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Always October
We have reached one of most magical times of the year, people. Yes, I know summer is over and school is back in full swing. Sucks, sorry. Yes, I know that Southern California is clutching on to the temperatures of hell regardless of the calendar’s announcement of the start of fall, and that we are… Continue reading
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