Nutcracker Market

I loooove the Nutcracker Market. I go every year. But I learned a lot this year, so I decided to blog it so I could be a better, smarter shopper next year.
1) ONLY bring the cash I budgeted for the spree. I spent every penny then put $40 on the credit card. BAD GIRL.
2) If [...]

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Looking back

So, obviously, yesterday was a real low for me. I am doing a lot better today, but times are still stressful. Last night I had a breakdown after work, but the good from that is that my boyfriend and I got to talk, and crying gets a lot of stress out of my system. It [...]

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Selfish thoughts

What do I want? How about not trying to keep everyone happy, and instead trying to keep me happy? Problem is, the people in my life I want to keep happy are in my life because they make me happy. It’s all so confusing. I want what I want and everyone I want to be [...]

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Yes he did – Obama’s Speech

Obama:
Hello, Chicago.
If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.
It’s the answer told by lines that stretched around schools [...]

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It’s not over. It’s only the beginning.

Tonight history was made. Cliche, right? I don’t care. I had a hand in that history. I was invested in it, worked hard for it, prayed about it, and generally annoyed everyone I knew about it. And I want to thank everyone who put up with me and/or worked beside me literally or mentally. Thank [...]

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Election Night

Please let Obama win. Please let Obama win. Please let Obama win. OFFICIALLY WIN. The end.

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