February 2012
2 posts
January 2012
8 posts
this made my heart ache: a letter from John Steinbeck to his son about falling in love.
New York November 10, 1958
Dear Thom:
We had your letter this morning. I will answer it from my point of view and of course Elaine will from hers.
First — if you are in love — that’s a good thing — that’s about the best thing that can happen to anyone. Don’t let anyone make it small or light to you.
...
year in review: 2011
2011 was probably the shittiest year of my life. i can’t remember a year that was shittier. some good things happened, though. let’s review, shall we? my parents split up, after 28 (i think) years of marriage, and even though i think they should have parted a long time ago, it was still difficult to deal with. the anger i have toward my dad increased exponentially, which is pretty amazing because...
December 2011
10 posts
Watchquestion: can Wye Oak do anything wrong? answer: no. not even if they tried.
resolution.
today, i told one of my sort of friends that i think she’s one of the most beautiful girls i’ve ever met. i had thought it for a long time but i only told her today. like, i’ve known her for three years or something and i just told her today.
often i find myself holding back from expressing what i think. i think it’s because i’m a perfectionist and very fearful of...
November 2011
19 posts
i've got an inkling this isn't about horses.
I’ve been on horses for years that didn’t move. So I hopped off and walked away.
I’ve had horses run incredibly fast beneath me. In the wrong direction.
I’ve seen horses run incredibly fast in the right direction. Miles off in the distance.
I’ve accidentally shot horses while riding them.
I’ve intentionally shot horses while riding them.
I’ve had horses slowly let me down. Then just trot...
on zombies.
me: i'm going to wear chainmail during the zombie apocalypse.
floyd: that won't work. it's too heavy.
me: i'm gonna be so strong by that time.
floyd: ...
Watchi love this little leaping dog named Lily. also, this song is awesome. ♥
a Breaking Dawn review for Twihards.
i really had no expectations going into this movie so it should say a lot that i left the theater disappointed.
the vampires in each Twilight movie look different. different hairstyles, different eye colors, different skin tones. hello, they’re vampires! they’re supposed to be unchanging! come on.
pajama jeans. Bella was wearing them. for a significant amount of the movie. okay.
the...
Watchi know all about this. it’s practically my life. i must see this documentary.
The Easiest Chile Verde Recipe Ever OR Chile Verga...
if you don’t know what “verga” means, look it up online. learning new things is fun. this recipe is award-winning, you guys. try it. 3-5 pounds of pork shoulder. or whatever. don’t use pork chops because they’re gross. 1 16 ounce jar of Fresh & Easy brand salsa verde 1 16 ounce jar of Fresh & Easy brand fire-roasted salsa verde (The plain salsa verde...
when you close your eyes, who's there?
five or six weeks ago, i decided that i had to tell my crush about my feelings for him. a vivid dream i had about him helped me make up my mind. here it is:
i’m in class and he’s sitting next to me, inches away. the teacher passes out papers for us to read and as the class is doing so, he puts his arm around me so that his left hand is resting on my left thigh. oh my jeez!! this is...
October 2011
10 posts
thank aslan.
unknown caller: hey.
me: who is this?
unknown caller: mom?
me: you have the wrong number.
unknown caller: i do?
me: i don't have any kids. bye.
Watchlook, ma, i’m on tv!
and i didn’t throw up or pass out or cuss. i’d call that a win.
Watchomg, you guys, i forgot all about this. i’m at the very end.
September 2011
12 posts
