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sudser.
[suhd-zer] noun, Informal. a soap opera. any movie, play, or the like that is designed to provoke a tearful response. This is not a sudser, it is a reason for my absence. I cannot look at a computer for more than twenty minutes without a stupid amount of eye pain for the rest of the day. I also have an appealing formation on my eye, and have for a while,Continue reading “sudser.”
Three months traveling with help exchange vs. one week in Vail
On my drive from Moab, UT to Estes Park, CO, I saw a sign for Vail. I had seen photos of this town and had heard about the famous people who frequent it; I almost expected “Vail” to be written in diamonds on the road sign. I bipped my blinker and decided to use aContinue reading “Three months traveling with help exchange vs. one week in Vail”
3×5
It’s a slow, somewhat sunny day at the shop. I’ve been on the floor by myself and that means I have the rare privilege of controlling the iPod (after I bring the stool over to be able to reach). I had Mumford and Sons on repeat for the first couple hours. Then Old Crow MedicineContinue reading “3×5”
the right side.
I found this on my phone tonight: Who would’ve known that jerky would’ve been much pricier than an airplane meal! I was very scared to bring any food on the plane this time, so I spent too many hours hungry. My dad left this note for me for when I woke up: I think IContinue reading “the right side.”
home.
After over 35 hours in transit, I made it home! I was one lucky girl to be on the last flight out of Charlotte in a snowstorm. I would’ve been a bit cranky to get so close to home to end up stranded in the snow. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed Chickfila, briefly caught up with JohnContinue reading “home.”
four alarms.
I have four different alarms set for the morning because a shuttle is picking me up at 4:20am for my 7:00am flight. It’d be awesome if I could get coffee with each and every one of you, while we split some NZ Whitaker’s chocolate (milk or dark or peanut butter or coconut, oh my!) andContinue reading “four alarms.”
fake cheese.
I went to watch the oldest blonde boy’s tennis match today in the charming town of Lincoln. On the court next to his, there was a blonde girl wearing a bright blue hat, a red hoody, and yellow shoes. She was at least a foot shorter than everyone else playing, including her opponent. She hardlyContinue reading “fake cheese.”
hugo.
The beautiful blonde boys piled on the couch with their sweet parents on this Friday evening after a quite nice green curry dish made by their blonde visitor. I sat on the neighboring couch and admired the sweet family moment. We watched Hugo. What a heartbreaking, yet equally inspiring movie. I’d highly recommend it. Hugo: MonsieurContinue reading “hugo.”
blondies.
The boys, ages 9 and 11, are impossibly cute. They look like mini surfer dudes. They love driving their dad’s tractor while pulling the other by a rope tied to his bike. I find the youngest one studying me often, over breakfast (“breakie” here) or while I’m weeding or while I’m grating some cheese. IContinue reading “blondies.”
beth of fresh air 