I think I have a fear of flying. Most of my flights consist of prayer and pondering over my own mortality. I’d consider that a fear. I am constantly baffled by people. Take, for example, a woman (in a matching pink exercise suit, no less) I saw during my layover. She had gotten some food, […]
Monthly Archives: December 2005
My Christmas
First off, here’s just a silly picture of me. Here’s my mom, being very happy about a present. Here’s my dad, pretending to be really happy about the box for women’s shoes in his hands. (No, that’s not what the present was–it was something much manlier, like a hammer.) My brother, opening a gift while […]
Political Correctness for the Holidays
Something that has really been bothering me lately is political correctness. Especially political correctness concerning this time of year. ‘Tis the season for holiday trees, winter break, and, who could forget, the celebration of Ramachriswanzakuh. (Actual sign, I am not making this up.) I’m sorry, but the last time I checked, the United States of […]
Two Letters
Letter #1 Dear Men-in-General, Please leave me alone. No, I do not think it’s amazing that we “have a lot in common.” Surprisingly enough, I am not flattered by or swooning over your drunken advances, libidinous gestures, and annoying bravado. I do not wish to be lied to or hit on. The chances of my […]
Time for an update with a little substance
*I’m flying back to South Carolina on Friday. I’ll get to spend a couple days enjoying Christmas with my family until flying back to Chicago on the 26th. *Our work Christmas party is tomorrow (Sunday). I’m bringing Tim and have fully briefed him on pretending to be my boyfriend, should Mr. Pete Security be lurking […]