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June 28, 2010

The Gulf Spill in Context

June 27, 2010

Frenemy

I’ve gotten into plenty of catfights.  I distanced myself from Marc a couple years ago because I was tired of him constantly flaking on me.  I treasure my friendships, the least friends can do is be present.  There were too…

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June 26, 2010

Hair Freedom

Everyone I talked to, including my regular hairstylist and the wedding hairstylist, told me not to cut my hair.  I cannot remember ever having my hair so long.  It was dry, unhealthy with a smattering of split ends, and frankly,…

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June 25, 2010

Facebook Dilemma

I have a strict policy of not accepting friend requests of people I have never met before.  That includes friends of friends and family members.  Everyone is related in the Philippines…that doesn’t mean we need to be friends in the…

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June 24, 2010

Never Doubt

This is the mission statement of one of the churches I worship in.  “We the people of St. Agnes are an inclusive urban community, rich in diversity of age, ethnicity, gender, orientation, culture, talent and treasure; a faith community, enlivened…

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June 23, 2010

World Cup South Africa

The best wedding I’ve experienced was not my own.  When I started wedding planning, I wrote down the names of couples whose weddings I’d been to and what I liked from each.  One in particular stood out; the list of…

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June 22, 2010

He’s Just Not That Into You

I’m no entrepreneur, but I have an MBA so I like to critique business ideas.  I actually came up with a really good business concept the other day.  You know that popular dating book from a few years back called…

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June 21, 2010

Pregnant

There was a rumor making the rounds at the wedding that I was already pregnant. Considering I woke up every morning with either a slight hangover or a full-on hangover, those rumors should be put to rest. A friend said,…

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June 20, 2010

Living the Life

It’s what I read in all the bridal magazines.  I thought it would apply to me too. Planning the big event, then it’s all over–the wedding blues.  I have a bit of the blues after a big race.  Kinda like..what’s…

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June 19, 2010

Bad Luck

I am not a morning person which makes it all the more alarming when I woke up at 6am.  I felt like there was something in my right eye.  I tip-toed to the bathroom and tried flushing it out with…

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