Besides the obvious fame and fortune, I feel as though our life is kind of like Taylors. Happy Mothers Day, to my mom and to all of the amazing mothers in my life.
This last weekend, we took a much needed road trip up to Paso Robles for wine tasting, friends, and fun. It was exactly what I needed- to get out of the house and away from school work for a da...
A summary of last nights events: Ben chose Courtney. He didnt cut his hair. They already broke up. fin Good thing we brought food and wine to make "the most dramatic final rose ceremony of ...
(Yes. I wrote this post and then somehow deleted it. Lets hope that the second attempt can live up to the first.) As most of you know, I am still obsessed with baby names. Sometimes I think that I sh...
Fine, I look young. And I know that this is generally considered a good thing. But there is a difference between looking young and looking like a minor, which I apparently do. Im 25. I am currently t...
On Tuesdays, school ends early. That, in and of itself, deserves a slow clap. So this past Tuesday, I had two hours to kill between teaching school and going to class. I called Alex. Me: &#...
Oh, hey! I do still have a blog. I temporarily forgot about it because I had 8 billion other things to do. And thus begins my pity party blogpost. Enjoy. Its a beautiful day in Santa Monica, Californ...
Six months ago today, I married my husband. I knew for a long time that it was going to be him. The wedding ceremony, the vows I made to him- they were true. Our wedding may be the most memorable day...
Alex and I were watching TV after the Superbowl when all of a sudden I had the urge the sketch him. Me: "Alex, I am going to draw you. Hold still." Alex: "Why?" Me; "Because youre...
My parents were Les Mis cult junkies in the 90s, which not only allowed me to see the show a number of times, but also allowed me to be able to sing almost every lyric to every song of the soundtrack...
Its time to stop discrimination. Its time to open our hearts to love. To love EVERYONE. "We are not a nation that says dont ask dont tell. We are a nation that says, Out of many, we are one."...
Dear Michael, I really wanted you to be a girl. I didnt know why Mom and Dad were getting my another brother- that was not what I asked for and I already had two, thank you very much. But then I saw ...
I was happy to receive such positive feedback from my YA Lit suggestions last week and glad to know that so many of you share my love of a juicy teen series. The great thing about YA Lit for adults i...
Last weekend was gorgeous in Santa Monica, as usual. And as close as we live to the beach, it seems as though we just dont spend enough time taking advantage of it. We decided to pack a lunch, pack a...
Our second Thanksgiving took place on the traditional day, and we spent it in Sacramento with Alexs family. Recently, Ive had a very displaced feeling of "home." On first instinct, "going...
I read The Hunger Games series in late 2010, and ever since then I have made it my mission to make everyone else read the series as well- especially before the movie comes out. I HATE going to movies...
This weekend was our first back in Santa Monica. On Friday night we headed to Abbot Kinney with our friends to celebrate First Friday, which takes place accordingly on the first Friday of every month...
In our first year as a married couple, Alex and I decided to forego the traditional "Christmas at your house, Thanksgiving at mine" option and just have two of every holiday. More is better. ...
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and has had a happy first week of 2012. Im finally getting back in the swing of things after a fabulous Christmas vacation in Northern California, Idaho, and b...
Yes, Im still here. Last night was my last final (almost), so I can officially say that Ive finished semester one of grad school. Saying goodbye to my students was so difficult yesterday! But more on...
And then I was 25. When I turned 23, I remember mentioning that one became a lady at age 25. When I turned 24, I struggled with the awkwardness of settling down into adult life while a part of me sti...
Its here! Its here! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! Click here for the official Hunger Games trailer.
If you remember this photo from our engagement session, then youll definitely recognize the next ones. We received this painting as a wedding gift from our friend Jess, who is an amazing talented art...
Well, Ive always known this was going to happen. You see, where I grew up, we rarely used keys. We used them to start our cars, but we often left them in the ignition. We left our houses open. At hig...
Another week of teaching is another week of entertaining quotes from seventh-grade students. Here are a few gems. 1. The 1980s Regarding The Hunger Games Me: "Does anyone have a guess, after read...
Sometimes its hard for me not to be negative- not to stress. Every so often, I just need to give myself an attitude check and remind myself of all things good, exciting, wonderful, peaceful, beautifu...
This weekend was the first that it felt like fall- football, sweaters, and Snuggies. Of course, it was in the low 60s in California this weekend and we all bundled up to prevent frost bite while peop...
You know that feeling that you get when youve studied just about as much as you possibly can, and there is nothing left to do but pray? Im there. I mean, I could probably study more, but I dont think...
I am so over-the-top excited to announce that OUR WEDDING was featured on my absolute favorite wedding blog of all time, Style Me Pretty! Thank you to all our amazing vendors, friends, and family who...
As you know, we spent this weekend at a wedding. It was so nice to dance and eat and drink and be merry and laugh with family and celebrate love. It was nice to get out of town for a littl...
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