I didn’t sleep last night. I tossed and turned and kept looking at my clock, stressing out even more about the lack of sleep I would be getting before a big race. I ran the Nike Women’s Marathon today. Up…
Marathon Addendum
After downing a couple shots of Jamba Juice, listening to the band play TLC’s “No Scrub”, and collecting my belongings, it was time to go home. “Don’t even think about taking a cab,” I told myself as punishment for not…
The Invitation
Party in the Main Room
Tej, Me, and Rob
Halloweenasty V
7:30pm Saturday October 23, 2004 As my cab pulled up to the corner of Greenich and Houston, I could see three bright yellow school buses with people everywhere—inside and out—all decked out for the Halloween party of the year. I…
On Safari in Kenya
The Curse of ‘I Love You’
Twice in the past year, I’ve been in the situation where some loser has said those three words to me and regretted it. My advice? Restrain yourself. Think very carefully about the repercussions. Situation #1 I’d gone on a handful…
Me and Therese on a Hawaiian cruise
Wonder Twin Powers Activate
As you can see, my older sister and I look very much alike. We’re often confused as twins. Therese used to teach music in our hometown. Whenever I go home to hang out with my parents, I always pay a…