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October 2, 2009

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September 30, 2009

My Truth About Burning Man

I never wanted to go to Burning Man, at first. The idea of attending a festival in the desert didn’t appeal to me. But in 2002, I was a jealous girlfriend who feared my hot boyfriend would return from the…

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September 30, 2009

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September 30, 2009

I Am So Hungry!

Food Today Chocolate Milk Salad from the Salad Bar with a Smothering of Croutons Cheese, Turkey & Crackers Reese’s Peanut Butter Klondike Bar Deviled Eggs Crab Salad I tried to eat as much as possible before getting my teeth whitened…

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September 30, 2009

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September 29, 2009

Wedding Workout

Dean frowns when he sees me getting ready. “You’re too skinny.” I grin from ear-to-ear. “Suhweet!” I started running again, logging several miles a day. I’m searching for a race to run. I found the perfect one–a half marathon that…

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September 28, 2009

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September 28, 2009

Never Pay Full Price

Dean and I are biding our time, hoping for a 1-bedroom to open up in his apartment complex. For now, we live in a spacious, high-ceiling studio with parking in Lower Nob Hill for $1,200. It’s a good deal, but…

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September 28, 2009

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September 27, 2009

City Life Spells Boredom

The other day I said to Dean, “How bout we find jobs in New York City and live there for a couple years before starting our family?” He said, “That would be so fun, but New York is so expensive.”…

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