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a geek tragedy
abzdragon3.blogspot.com
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a 20-something girl in the midst of a quarter life crisis who got laid off and now plans to travel the world and talk about everything in between. she paints, writer, makes awesome spaghetti... oh and drinks (arguably) too much.
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the evolution of a role model.

I was a weird child. My mom tells my I was melancholy and always thinking -- I think she just means I had chronic-baby-bitchface, which is probably true. If you read my post about Moms rembrances of ...

06 oct 11

breaking up with Facebook.

Im a geek. I love the internet. I love social media. This is all well established. I have been broken up with online (like for real), I have had relationships comprised of primarily IM conversations,...

04 oct 11

birth control: epic recall

I have been on the pill since I was 17. Originally to regulate my period, presently for more adult reasons. However, if you recall my last birth control related post, I decided to get an implant in m...

03 oct 11

geek fit: beach palooza.

I am a fan of fitness. I will do workout classes, punish myself on the elliptical or practice yoga four times a week -- but I hesitate to call myself a runner. Okay, I ran track in junior high; but t...

30 sep 11

lifehacking: give it up for a week.

I was raised Catholic, which means that over the course of six Sundays near Easter I was asked to give something up. This is no easy feat for a seven year old. And the catch was it had to be somethin...

27 sep 11

geek lovin

Geek on geek action is a dangerous thing.I am a sucker for a guy who can carry on a conversation sprinkled with meme humor and the occasional video game reference. When I met my ex I remember talking...

26 sep 11

twitter logic #2

25 sep 11

treehouse adventure.

Today I was invited on a pretty interesting adventure. One of my very good friends, Don, is interviewing local artists for a book. He is in the Masters program I dropped out of after my anxiety attac...

23 sep 11

twitter & shame = #lifehacking

Last week I wrote my first lifehacking article encouraging people, myself included, to attempt getting up earlier in order to find out what you could potentially do with that extra time. I have start...

21 sep 11

yoga shenanigans.

If you follow me on twitter you may have noticed that I started up my yoga practice again this month (its National Yoga Month after all!) I have done all types of yoga: Bikram, which is basically yog...

19 sep 11

twitter logic

18 sep 11

lifehacking: get up at dawn.

Welcome to a new feature on my blog. I have been reading a lot lately, and subsequently writing in my journal quite a bit as well. Through all this introspection, I have been inspired to try some new...

17 sep 11

sew sew sew your boat.

...gently down the stream. Okay I didnt sew a boat, can you even do that? Maybe. Well, at the end of July I received a very benevolent gift from Jareds mom (a master seamstress) -- my own sewing mach...

15 sep 11

big sexy.

I typically eschew reality television, or most television for that matter, but I am kind of in love with TLCs series: Big Sexy. Basically, its the story of five fashion minded, plus-sized ladies and ...

14 sep 11

9.11.11

I realized that the first hand accounts of September 11th were slipping away from us when I asked my freshmen AP English class to write a journal entry recounting their memories of that day, no matte...

12 sep 11

geek eats + a guest post

Some recipes I want to try... Broccoli & White Bean SoupCheesy Zucchini Rice Salt & Vinegar Potato SlicesCorn & Black Bean Balls Crispy Tofu with Peanut SauceI also guest posted...

09 sep 11

bridesmaid.

I am in a wedding on Saturday. This is actually the second wedding I have ever been in (third if you count my own) so I am not exactly well versed in the role of bridesmaid. Basically, I have discove...

09 sep 11

geek fit: cleansing + health

Last week I decided to attempt a full body cleanse. I have been reading about the copious benefits of juice cleanses (particularly the Blue Print Cleanse), but the idea of only drinking juice for thr...

06 sep 11

pokemon geekery.

My high school career is peppered with uncomfortable instances of geekery that expelled themselves at inopportune moments. Recently, I have been replaying these moments (and writing some of them down...

06 sep 11

the perks of being a loner.

A lot of things happened while I was in Chicago - it seems odd, but I discovered important, vital information about myself. I will be taking Jenny Blakes advice and composing these "inner truths&...

01 sep 11

when I was little: a transcription.

I sent a text message to my Mom after having a dinner conversation with Jared about pocket cars and Barbies. I asked her what my favorite toys were, this was her response (word for word via several m...

30 aug 11

friends and surprises.

When I left my job, I assumed that I would never see most of the people I worked with again. Some of them had reached the point of nemesis, others had peaked at acquaintances and there was a very sma...

29 aug 11

birth control: the next frontier.

So, if you follow me on Twitter you may have read some of my posts while I was live-tweeting getting a birth control implant in my arm (I also discussed the irony that I love tattoos, but hate needle...

26 aug 11

weekly goals wednesday: week 4

Get our FBI background checks completed for Korea. Yes! This is happening. Begin the topstick bow on Red Velvets DIY Dress Up e-course. It took me one "practice" attempt, but I did it! Go swi...

24 aug 11

20sb summit reflections

Despite my obvious lack of knowledge when it comes to attending blogger meetups, I truly think the 20sb Summit was created "by you for you" - a ton of tech-minded, slightly awkward, blog lovi...

23 aug 11

20sb summit: day 1

How do I begin to describe the event that is the 20sb Summit? I think I would start with "viking helmet" and conclude with "psychic reading." As I mentioned before, this is my first e...

21 aug 11

20sb Blog Swap: Terri

Hey everyone... Im here courtesy of 20 Something Bloggers Blog Swap and of course a big thank you to the oh, so adorable Abby for letting me blog on her site!My name is Terri, Im 24 and my summer&nbs...

17 aug 11

the ol swimmin hole.

I have always wanted to go out to the Blue Lagoon, but no one has ever really been interested in accompanying me. In college people generally snuck out there at night to go skinny dipping, and I didn...

15 aug 11

internet cheating.

 {image}Everyone can generally agree that cheating on a significant other can be relegated to physical or emotional bonds forged, typically in person, with someone other than their mate. I am no...

12 aug 11

outfit: ruffles and bows.

I know I am not a "fashion blogger," but since finding myself on the unemployed side of life - its hard to garner any motivation and do something other than put on pajamas. Taking outfit phot...

10 aug 11

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