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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…