Ive been going through life the last few months in a fog. I still am not sure what triggered it (I think turning 40 really fucked with my head. It made me think about a lot of things I didnt want to ...
A friend of mine sent me this image a few months ago. He said it reminded him of me. Im not sure if its the woman herself or her self-imposed drama. But either way, I kind of love it- Its from...
On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 8:48 PM, Dad wrote: Hi Sheryl,its google time.Just read your latest googles.Having me there on Feb.1st is a great idea,Im looking forward to the event.The talk we had on the p...
I wrote this three full years ago, on December 24, 2007... 2 years to the day before I would regret meeting someone this way... All I want for Christmas (or "My Addiction to Craigs List") I h...
Originally posted on myspace, January 10, 2008, but I thought this would give you a nice history of how long my Dad has been hung up on this "reality show" idea for me - Since my appearance i...
5 years ago today I moved to Brooklyn - December 28, 2005. It was one of the scariest decisions I ever made and it was harder on me than I can tell you. 2005 was by far the most difficult year of my ...
Dear Diary, This story is long overdue, but it must be told! Back in July, my gchat status read: "I have amazing weekend plans with a woman I never met!" And it was true. Heres the backstory ...
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 5:56 PM, Dad wrote: Hi Sheryl,its the google man googling to remind you "FESTIVAS FOR THE REST OF US".I donated a sizable cash gift in your name to THE HUMAN FUND [20 ...
(I cant believe I never put this up, but considering the time of year, I had to bring it over from Myspace. I originally posted this on Christmas, 2006.) Lets face it- Christmas is for kids. Every ye...
So, you likely know I am climbing the 86 flights of stairs in the Empire State Building on February 1st. I recently found out I am allowed to invite one guest to this event! Naturally, I invited my D...
Sept 10th - my first email to my Dad: Just wondering if you are wearing your Bermuda shorts. Explanation: Because before getting a computer and going online, he said that he would have to wear h...
(continued from the last installment) Sheryl Yvette to Dad: OH MY GOD you have no idea how funny your emails are - no idea! Yes, I am keeping busy of course and doing well. Those *are* all my favorit...
On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 9:11 PM, Mr I wrote: Hi Sheryl,googling to say hello hope you are well.Whats new? All good things,I hope.Just so you know,Horton Hear...
If you follow my WW blog, you know that 2 months from today, I am going to do something pretty amazing: Climb the 86 flights of stairs in the Empire State Building!!! I havent been this excited about...
Back in September, I urged the registered democrats of northern Brooklyn to vote for Assemblyman Joe Lentol in the primary. And they did! I was so happy to see Mr Lentol secure his nomination, and of...
I changed my cell phone number back in April. There were a few reasons for this, but the main reason was that my Dad called me way too often. I felt he was abusing this privilege and quite honestly, ...
I want to walk past the bakery - without admiring its beauty; without smelling its familiar scent; without wishing I could hold and devour the things I used to love to hold and devour; without longin...
Today I cried- on my walk to the G Train on the 7 Train in the bathroom in Grand Central on Metro North on my walk to Starbucks at work, at my desk in the bathroom at work on my walk to and from the ...
Youd say this to me often, teasing me for complaining about guys hitting on me or giving me their cards or numbers - "Its hard being beautiful", youd say, as if to point fun at me. But the th...
Sometimes I really wish I wasnt me. I get so tired of the constant questions, comments, inquiries - most of them the same. You have no idea how many people try to contact me digitally and in real lif...
In early September, on a Thursday evening, I rode the train home from White Plains back to Grand Central with you. As usual, we sat obscenely close together, talking and kissing all the whole way bac...
At the end of September I realized your birthday was a few days away. But you hadnt mentioned it at all. Then I remembered your birthday last year - when we only knew each other for over a month - an...
About two years ago, I started riding in the second car of the 7:40 to White Plains. And a year and a half ago, on your first day of work, you fatefully rode in that second car as well. You noticed m...
Another morning on the 7:42 without you. Another morning I didnt look for you in Grand Central Terminal. Another morning I didnt wait for you. Another morning you didnt bother to text me to tell me y...
Nights are still the hardest because I am here alone, and I go to bed alone. But even worse than that is knowing that you are not alone. You are there. With her. Going to bed with her. Holding her. N...
Attention Registered Democratic Brooklynites! It is super rare that I talk politics, but I have to mention this... As you probably know, this coming Tuesday September 14th is the primary election. If...
Every year I take off from work the week of my birthday. I dont like to travel, so I stay home and plan mini-adventures for each day of my stay-cation. I try to have a theme every year. In 2007, I pa...
My friend Josue texted me not long ago - Whens your birthday?I replied and ask him why. He told me that he had an idea and something was "in the mail." I hate gifts. And surprises. But I ador...
"I miss you more than candy and donuts :(", I texted him a few months ago. He responded: "I dont know if thats good or bad". (If you dont know this, I have had a lifelong addiction to...
Today is July 11. Considering the date, I thought it appropriate to show off a collection of photos Ive been accumulating for a blog... First, here is a gorgeous old storefront on Manhattan Ave in Gr...
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