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What up, Kate? I think you're awesome.

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This is my friend Kate. And her bf Tom. And me.

That’s her 4 years ago.


This is her last summer.

That’s me and my bests. Last summer. I love them.

Anyways, back to Kate. This is the thing: she’s amazing. wonderful. She’ll watch an entire season of any TV show you want in one sitting, ice cream and snacks in hand. She’ll also finish an entire tub of hummus and celery sticks with you on her roof over a pitcher of sangria. She’ll also go to the museum with you, and have something intelligent to say about just about every artist there. And even artists who aren’t. She’ll watch Oscar-nominated films, indie films, and bad chick flicks with you, and enjoy them all. She’ll defend you to the death, cut someone with a shank for you, if she needs to, and makes sure to always say “please” and “thank you” and “Is there more coffee?” She’s pretty much my fave. And she, my friends, is also a ridiculously talented writer. (I know, you’re not surprised. I wasn’t, either.)

She has been published here. Go read it. I’ll wait.

SO good, right? I just love her. Check her blog out, here. She’s totally worth it. I promise. (Like an extra set of crunches, or that extra handful of cranberries on your morning cereal, or that last episode of Full House about the time they lose Comet.)

You can thank me later.

Assignment 53.

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Check out this website. Some advice for  me:

To Jennie, age 14:

* Don’t listen to everything anyone tells you. Don’t believe too strongly in something just because your friends do.
* Listen to your mother. She’s right about them.
* Hang out with your sister more. She’s leaving to go to college, soon.

To Jennie, age 15:

* Don’t cry so much. Your life is pretty awesome.
* Tell your parents you love them more.
* Spend some more time with your girls.

To Jennie, age 16:

* Don’t stay with him for the summer just because your lockers are next to each other. You should really break up with him when you’re done with him. It’ll save heartache later.
* Don’t think you’re fat. Right now, you’re the skinniest you’re going to be. And even when you’re not as skinny, you’ll be happy. Because you’re beautiful.
* Focus when you go to NYC. You’ll remember every snowflake.

To Jennie, age 18:

* Break up before you go. Although you’ll miss some good times, you’ll thank me later.
* Don’t let him walk you home in September. It’ll be the start of heartbreak 4 years in the making.
* Don’t go to that party at K’s. Don’t let him be on the porch with you. Don’t let him tell you that he’d date you if only she didn’t exist. Don’t let him say he wishes she didn’t.
* It’s not your fault he died. Don’t let yourself believe it for a minute. Ever.
* Listen to your mother.

To Jennie, age 19:

* Don’t promise things you can’t to the people you love.
* Kiss him anyways. You won’t regret it.
* Kiss him, too. Ditto.
* Remember that your life is full of learning experiences. He loved you. Just not anymore.
* Listen to your mother.

A life update, with pictures to come!

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So I am without my pictures right now, but I will update you with them later today.

For now, here’s an update:

1. Soccer — Last week I was sick on Tuesday, and tonight my team has a game, so there was no practice. As I am not technically on the team yet, this means I have missed 2 weeks of soccer (I usually can’t make it to games.) This is a bummer, and I haven’t done much physical activity in the past few weeks because I have been sick. But I’m almost over it, now.

2. Writing — After the fiasco at the place I was writing for a few weeks ago, I have gotten discouraged, but have not given up. I am looking for another paper or magazine to free lance for. More to come.

3. Coaching/volunteering — I have become a volleyball coach, and our first game is this weekend. I have to do something cool like call my team and let them know about practice. I should also probably look up some drills, on account of the fact that I have never coached volleyball before. We’ll see how that goes.

4. Free coffee — I have found a place at my job that provides coffee. Who knew? Not me. Yes, free coffee every other morning, I would like you to fill my giant mug. Thanks for asking.

5. Life in general — I’ve been watching lots of Everwood, as well as reading a lot. I’m trying to get on top of my stuff, but a new Real Simple rolled in yesterday, so it’s about time for a break…

And now, a glam shot from the photo shoot:

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Can I rant, for a moment?

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I will post for real later today–with updates on my plants, some Easter photos, and some life update.

But for now, I must rant.

I wrote an article, and my editor said it needed a lot of work, and that a lot of it had to be changed, so she took me off the writer’s list–without telling me, without responding to my email that asked why she made the changes she had, and why she hadn’t asked me to make them, instead.

The problem is that the articles are almost identitical–the one I wrote, and the one she printed. Their is one paragraph added, and some language (which means, style, which is a writer’s preference, not a sign of bad writing) that is different. That’s it.

I am so angry. But, alas, it’s the real world. I shall continue to look for other writing opportunities, because I know I am a good writer, and will find work somewhere.

Thanks for reading, more later. xo.

Sick. Sick. Sick.

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Hi guys!

Turns out this weekend ended up being my sick weekend. From Saturday to Tuesday I was lying on the couch, and now I sit at work with my ear clogged so I hear everything with an echo.

A quick update in 5 things:

1. I am working in a different office which means I am constantly surrounded by children, work, and teachers. It’s good, busy, and productive.

2. I am now a volleyball coach. I went to help out this weekend and did well with the kids, so the Coach asked if I could be a volleyball coach since there were tons of soccer coaches. I said “Yes, of course!” Do I know anything about volleyball? No…but I am good enough at it. Bump, set, spike!

3. I wrote an article. It was for Valley Scene Magazine. I don’t live in the Valley, but I do frequent it a lot.  Check it out.

4. I missed practice this week because I was sick. It was a bummer, but hopefully  by next week I’ll be able to get back out there.

5. Easter is this weekend! And Jeff’s special day on Saturday. It’s a surprise, so I can’t tell you what it is, but you’ll think it’s cool, too. I’ll let you know after it’s over.