Monthly Archives: November 2007

Gift of names

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Shannon

Today I just want to share something I read at one my favorite sites. If you were at all interested in the great last name debate from earlier this year (and if you haven’t read it yet, it’s long but it’s … Continue reading →

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BlogFriday: Annoyance (Yes I’m grumpy)

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Shannon

I’ve been really tired again lately. All week I’ve gone to bed early, and I sleep through the night, yet my alarm is like a torture device in the morning. I’m so tired, I try to make deals with god … Continue reading →

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Lunch with sisters

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Shannon

E: So did you guys make love? A: Oh god, please don’t say “make love.” E: Why not? What’s wrong with that? A: I just hate it. S: Me too. I don’t think I’ve ever made love. A: Me neither. S: … Continue reading →

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Curvy girls have brains

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Shannon

Not much time today, so I’m glad my friend Jason sent this to me yesterday. If you’re a curvy woman, you should read it. It tells you that recent research shows you’re “brighter than [your] waif-like counterparts,” which is nice … Continue reading →

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Solitary lunch

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Shannon

The lady on my left had long shiny blonde hair, as if she was trying to look younger than she was. The bangs gave it away. Her face wasn’t right for bangs. Every time she leaned over to bite into her … Continue reading →

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A Canon moment… Get it? Like Kodak?

Posted on November 11, 2007 by Shannon

I thought I lost my camera yesterday. It was a heartbreaking few hours before we were reunited. I won’t pretend like it was the end of the world because really, it’s just a camera. But I love that camera and … Continue reading →

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Visitor

Posted on November 10, 2007 by Shannon

My dear friend Jessica is visiting me this weekend. Well last night and today. She’s never been to GR before, and sadly her first impression was the dive restaurant where we had dinner last night. She had a gift certificate … Continue reading →

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BlogFriday: Danger

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Shannon

I don’t really mean to keep doing my BlogFriday posts on Friday, it’s just that’s when I always seem to remember. Must be the name. This week’s word is danger. A good word, yet I was uninspired. I didn’t know what … Continue reading →

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The Tiddy Bear

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Shannon

Have you guys heard about this thing? The Tiddy Bear? It’s a little stuffed bear that attaches to your seat belt, and you, uh, slide it down I guess, so it nestles between your boobs. Yeah. The Tiddy Bear. The … Continue reading →

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Waterboy

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Shannon

There’s this Chinese place I like to eat at near our apartment. Since we moved back to GR, I’ve been there once with Brad and twice with Robin. Best sesame chicken around by the way. The wait staff at this … Continue reading →

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You’re shivering

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Shannon

It’s ch-ch-ch-chilly in the Great Lakes region! It hailed while we did yoga last night—not a very relaxing thought for a winter-hater like me. It may have snowed over night, that’s what I’ve heard, but I slept right through it. This … Continue reading →

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Fell back

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Shannon

My first two years of college, I attended an expensive private school, which meant I had to work three jobs to pay for the tuition not covered by loans and grants and scholarships. Yes that’s right. Loans, grants, scholarships AND three jobs. It … Continue reading →

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Wanted: second wind

Posted on November 4, 2007 by Shannon

When I started grad school back in August, I was really motivated. Actually more like super stressed, but at least I was determined to get everything done. And done well. And on time! I hoped that soon I would find … Continue reading →

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Lunch with the girls gone wrong

Posted on November 3, 2007 by Shannon

Today I almost lost my mind. Over basically nothing. I met some of my family for lunch—my mom, my aunt, my sisters, my sister-in-law and my niece—to plan decorations for my grandparents’ upcoming anniversary party. I like being creative, so … Continue reading →

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BlogFriday: Problem

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Shannon

Oh BlogFriday, you’re so cute. You were having a problem earlier in the week, and now your inspiration word is, so creatively, Problem. You’re a quick one, BlogFriday! Of all my options, the only problem I feel like writing about today … Continue reading →

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