Archives for 2009
He Won’t Go Away
This all played out via email. nate: i still want to talk with you. me: hi nate, i’m still at work. here for another few hours and feeling nauseous from lack of sleep. not sure what we have to discuss….
21 Unique Things About Me
1. My parents immigrated here from the Philippines.2. I’m a devout Catholic. I pray every night and I make an effort to go to church every Sunday–not because I have to, but because I like to.3. I hardly ever lose…
Love Your Job
I have been working 15 hour days and weekends. Free time is spent huddled in bed scouring research reports. We reported our earnings at 5am this morning. Doofus I’m dating, “Why do you have to go in so early?” “We…
I May Have Figured It Out
I spent last year determined to find my soul mate. I wanted someone who was brilliant, hot, charming, giving, social, active, friendly, funny, adventurous, fascinating. I wanted someone who was perfect. And ultimately, everyone always fell short. So and so…
Cheap-O
No, I’m not talking about a date. I’m talking about me. I’ve gone cost-cutting, coupon-cutting, extra napkin-stealing immigrant. I’ve scoured all my expenses and cut everything that’s unnecessary. Again: no gym membership, no cable, no cell phone bill. But now:…