Monthly Archives: April 2009

Ronald McDonald’s House

My idea of going out for a drive isn’t speeding aimlessly down a highway but cruising past big beautiful houses. I admire them and dream of living in one someday. Ronald McDonald has a giant house in DC. It’s got … Continue reading

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Me Time Is So Last Year

In January, I did some volunteer work for the first time. It was part of my new year’s resolution to make everything I do count–no more filling up time slots with meaningless activities. I went to an orientation with Greater … Continue reading

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Enette vs Roach-Enette:1, Roach:0

I discovered a giant roach under my toilet bowl a couple of weeks ago and FREAKED THE HELL OUT. In the absence of pesticide, I picked up the longest thing I could find–the toilet brush–wrapped it in a paper towel, … Continue reading

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Welcome!

Hello readers old and new, The very first entry to a blog is always the most awkward to write and that’s what’s taken me so long to get started. I’ve been blogging since 2003 on Livejournal, locking my journal for “friends only” access … Continue reading

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