I love celebrating my birthday. It’s not just my birthday; June turns into my birthday month! Birthday month was a little more evident this year given the compression of recent events. My best friend got married the day before my…
Point Lobos State Reserve, Carmel, CA
Call Me Mary Jo Buttafuoco
When the dentist told me I had four cavities, I didn’t believe her. I know I eat a lot of chocolate chip cookies, but I also brush my teeth religiously. She thinks the root cause may be the grinding of…
Rehearsal Dinner
I’m Going to Cry Tomorrow
All I can think about right now—on the eve of my best friend’s wedding—is how blessed I am to have befriended Daniel. I’ve known Daniel since high school. We were in the same homeroom, and took similar classes as most…
Steph’s Bridal Shower, Santa Barbara
Jobs
These are all the paid jobs I’ve had. Babysitter – High School – $5.00/hour Tutor – High School – $10.00/hour Bookstore Cashier – College – $7.50/hour Ophthalmology Assistant – College – $7.50/hour Waitress – College – $15.00/hour Consultant – Environ…
Will Work for Money
I got into an interesting philosphical debate with my co-worker today. We were in the kitchen. I was mixing oatmeal. She was pouring coffee. We chit-chatted. Then she admits, “Sometimes I think…What’s the point? I mean, we’re not doing anything…
Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park