She walks into McDonald’s with the other girls, all of them matching, penguin-like in their white blouses and black skirts. While they chatter excitedly, this girl hangs back a bit, talking softly with a close friend. She’s never been as outgoing as the rest, a trait that some mistake as snobbery. She’s just a little [...]
Archive for August, 2006
23 Aug
Boring Blogger
I’m really feeling the whole “writer’s block” thing lately. There really isn’t much going on that I think you’ll find interesting. After all, I haven’t just had a gorgeous baby, flung my dog (unintentionally) our of a moving car, gone shopping for my wedding, or seen a really great cowboy movie that doesn’t [...]
17 Aug
Don’t say I didn’t warn you
Three Reasons Why Scooters Suck Ass
Exhibit A:
Trying to figure out what this is? A knee. A swollen, bruised knee with entire chunks taken out of it.
Exhibit B:
Hello, ugly foot. I can’t say that I found you particularly cute to begin with, but these oozy wounds definitely don’t do the trick. And doesn’t it [...]
15 Aug
Ouch. That hurt. And this time, it’s not about waxing.
Have you ever noticed those motorized scooters that have been growing in popularity? I got my butt royally kicked by one this weekend.
These scooters are like mini-motorcycles. You can ride them anywhere on the roads, but they don’t go quite as fast as full-fledged motorcycles do. They’re especially popular in vacation spots… you [...]
1 Aug
Note to self
Note to self: waxing isn’t worth it.
I say this not because of the pain, but because of the payoff. I got my wax last Tuesday, and I was silky smooth. Perfectly pubeless.
Now, a week later, stupidly stubbly. I have something new to add to my list of “things I should probably [...]
