The One with the Muppet Picture.
It’s been a wonderful couple of days.I had my glorious class on a rainy Saturday, ate out a billion times with Mike (SO many delicious, non-chain restaurants around here!), was actually social with another couple (amazing! the hermits emerge from their DVD-watching stupor!), bought some new clothing and shoes, and enjoyed a crazy windstorm courtesyRead the whole post >>
Experiencing 9/11 as an Expat in Malaysia.
I’ve already read several 9/11 accounts around the blogosphere this morning, and thought I’d chime in to the many of us remembering. (It’s also the 4-year anniversary of meeting my husband, so it’s a little bittersweet.) I was living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with my family. As junior in high school, I went down toRead the whole post >>
Devils in Disguise
Unassumingly, yet insanely, painful. It hardly matters whether they’re one, two, or three inch heels. Or kitten heels, or even loafers! I’m left with raw, red little toes, over half a dozen blisters, and heels that require bandages. Help.My feet look awful and I can hardly stand to walk. I find every excuse to wearRead the whole post >>
Why CSAs are Awesome – Low Waste, Local
After spending the morning leaving thoughtful, lengthy, serious comments on a few blogs, I realized I’m worn out and exhausted from all this analyzing, discussing, and being so darn excited and passionate. It’s tiring, challenging, and disheartening to talk to people who have come to different conclusions than you, no? It’s much easier to think,Read the whole post >>
My Pursuit of Happiness.
Remember a few weeks ago when I told you I’d be taking two classes about design and layout? After two Saturdays of classes, I can officially say: I LOVE IT. I do. Despite having to be awake early on a Saturday, despite having 4.5 hours of class on a Saturday, despite having homework again –Read the whole post >>
A Few Odds & Ends
Apple now has my loyalty for life. Initially, I hate Apple after I bought an iPod Mini a few years ago that quickly grew suck at life. (Or at least suck at keeping a charge for longer than 24 minutes at a time.) Although, I quite love it’s size and cannot imagine a tiny littleRead the whole post >>
Really? Another Serious Post, Ashley?
Courage is relative. I used to think I was a pro at adapting and starting over. Growing up, we moved every three years. That means being the new kid a lot. In 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th grade, to be exact. Making new friends, getting used to a new school (sometimes a new COUNTRY!), andRead the whole post >>
Raining on Your Parade.
You guys, I’m sad. Really, really sad. I’m overwhelmed. I can’t focus. This summer has been rough, to say the least. I haven’t really talked about it much on here, because I try not to think about it. If you know me in real life, you know I’m a fairly cheerful, optimistic person. But it’sRead the whole post >>
Happy Weekend!
…Slightly grumpy that I get absolutely NO time off this weekend. …Very excited for a trip to Trader Joe’s this afternoon. …Looking forward to two little sisters sleeping over tonight. …Dreading my 8:30am-on-a-Saturday departure time for work trip. …Delighted (and easily amused) I get to go to a town with my name – Ashley, Ohio.Read the whole post >>
Guess What?
I’m taking Saturday classes for 8 weeks. In graphic design (the starter courses for a certificate, so…baby graphic design. Which, from the looks of my exclamation points, is just where I should be starting.) And the best part? My work will PAY for it. Hell yeah, professional development. (Reason #271 my boss is a ROCKRead the whole post >>
