The Things We Do for Beauty
My face is simmering. It looks like I have deep purple zits all over my face. They’re encircled in reddish-pink. I’m uncomfortable and counting the minutes I can go to the gym, hop on the treadmill, and take my mind…
Ponderings
Kanye West needs to be leashed. There’s a Cal young alumni event for the Classes of 1999-2009. OMIGOD, I’m no longer young. I’m on the hunt for new face products (cleansers, moisturizers, exfoliants, etc.). I’m not loyal to any brand…
Sobriety Check
It’s detox day 7 and my first conclusion is that I’m so much more productive sober than when I’m drinking. Not necessarily a key revelation, but true nonetheless. I run faster, I eat more, and I’m losing weight. Early to…
Mismatch: Dating Shrek
Many years ago, at a low point in life, I dated an ugly guy. I was depressed. He was persistent. And after re-reading my favorite classics like Wuthering Heights, I figured it was time to pick myself off the ground….
September 11, 2001
My roommate knocked quickly on the bedroom door. Why was she up so early in the morning? I was asleep in bed with my boyfriend. She didn’t wait for a response and rushed in. “Omigod, it’s armageddon. It’s armageddon!” I…