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February 21, 2009

Sick All Week

A friend sent me an e-card yesterday, “I’m sorry that your sick day is actually due to sickness.” It made me laugh.  But I didn’t take a sick day.  I wanted to, just couldn’t.  Everyday, I woke up, threatening to…

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February 21, 2009

https://catherinegacad.com/2009/02/21/1913/

February 20, 2009

A Little Bit of Honesty

A friend of mine set me up with her college friend. We went out. Drinking on an empty stomach, I ended up making out with him at the bar. Big mistake. Here are the follow-on emails. From: MartinTo: Catherine Hey,…

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February 20, 2009

https://catherinegacad.com/2009/02/20/1911/

February 19, 2009

All Grown Up

Whenever we visited my grandparents in Seaside–a beach-side town near Monterey–I felt like we were going on vacation.  I remember playing in their beach of a backyard, cupping the white sand with my hands and watching the fine particles filter through…

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February 19, 2009

https://catherinegacad.com/2009/02/19/1909/

February 17, 2009

This Is It

I’m down to two guys I’m in love with. There’s my burner friend who has already broken my heart in the past.  He’s hot, smart, fascinating.  People who know him and find out that we’re dating scream, “You are so…

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February 17, 2009

https://catherinegacad.com/2009/02/17/1907/

February 16, 2009

Valentine’s Day 2009

I spent Valentine’s Day exactly the way I’ve dreamed of spending it…with loved ones at my friend’s daughter’s 2nd birthday and a date. Shocking. I know. On Valentine’s Eve, I met up with someone I’ve been corresponding with online. Our…

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February 16, 2009

https://catherinegacad.com/2009/02/16/1905/

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