Monthly Archives: June 2010

hours wasted

I’ve never been a big fan of movies.  It’s hard for me to sit still for too long and I get bored easily.  Funny thing is I probably own more movies than most people I know, but they’re pretty much … Continue reading

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intimacy

Lately I haven’t been able to sleep at night.  Sleeping has never in my life been a problem for me, so this is rather annoying.  Generally I can fall asleep anywhere, at any time.  With ease.  Not so much these … Continue reading

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family

On Friday I was hanging out at a little mini-party Rims was having at his place.  His girlfriend had gone out of town and he was home alone with the baby, so I guess he figured this was a good … Continue reading

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opinions, please!

I found out this afternoon that in a little over 2 weeks I will be competing in a local cupcake contest – The Great Cupcake Smackdown.  Exciting, no!?  It’s 10 bakers/pastry chefs from around Atlanta and we’re charged with baking … Continue reading

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planning

Last night I met with Bride and Groom 1 to talk about the cupcakes for their August wedding. Since I’ve never had a wedding it was pretty exciting hearing about the details and what they want. I gave them some … Continue reading

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more vacation pics

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beaching

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girls’ weekend

I need one of these at least once a quarter. In the sun. At the beach. With good people. Good food. Lots of sun. Tan. Laughter. Kim Lee. I want so badly to write about all the fun we had, … Continue reading

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sun

I’m never going home.

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miami take two

I arrived at the airport Tuesday and made my way to the baggage drop off area. The line in front of me wasn’t horrible, but I was running a tad bit late so I was tapping my foot and hoping … Continue reading

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slow

I’m moving slowly today, the excitement mixed with being so, so tired. Mr. D and I stayed up late last night watching movies (“Dear John” – total suckage – and “Chloe” – interesting for a bit, but a pretty disappointing … Continue reading

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getting out of dodge

Mr. D laughed out loud at me when I told him I was going to try to avoid checking a bag on my trip tomorrow.  “Ummm….no,” he responded after laughing and this made me laugh.  I like to look cute, … Continue reading

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unthinkable surprises

Dear Mr. D, You are such an amazing person and such a great friend to me. I’m so glad I didn’t listen to The Therapist or the evil blog commenters who wanted me to be done with you. While you … Continue reading

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party for one

Maybe I should check the calendar.  There might be a perfectly logical reason for my mood being so shitty today.  I’m sad.  Like really down, want to cry in my bed sad.  I feel discouraged.  I just want to be … Continue reading

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:(

that’s all.

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all about Mr. D

He’s a Mama’s Boy. The youngest of 3 and approximately 10 years younger than his youngest sister, he is the baby. And while they knew about his illness from birth, he didn’t start wearing hearing aids until he was in … Continue reading

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a bunch of nothing

There are 2 spiders making homes on my patio, but I’m too afraid to kill them. 3 reasons I need a man in my house: killing spiders, fixing my car and zipping up my dress 2 reasons I need a … Continue reading

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the rest of the post

the one this morning that didn’t make it all the way through…. It was hard. Really hard. Harder than I ever could have dreamed, in fact. Tonight I met Mr. D’s other cousin…Graham’s sister. And where Graham was beautiful and … Continue reading

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“happy” hour

It was hard. Really hard. Harder than I ever could have dreamed, in fact. Tonight I met Mr. D’s other cousin…Graham’s sister. And where Graham was beautiful and charming and said all the right things, his sister was beautiful and … Continue reading

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knocked down

I woke up startled when the light was suddenly on in my bedroom.  Looking up, I saw him standing there smiling down at me.  And his smile radiated warmth. “Hi,” I mumbled, squinting in his direction.  “Did you just get … Continue reading

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