Just me.

the journey

Just me. May 14, 2011 1 Comment

It was about the fifth week, give or take a week or three. He strode into the room, late as usual, coffee cup in one hand and an unlit cigerette dangling carelessly from his pale, dry fingers. He always wore sweaters that were too large and heavy, no matter the season, over crinkled chinos and muddy running shoes. His long…

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a weekend surprise

Birth Stories, family love, Just me. April 19, 2011 18 Comments

I walked into the room, unsure of what to expect. My sister had started labor nearly four weeks early and it looked like things weren’t going to slow down soon. I sat by her side as she tried to stay comfortable in the hospital whirlpool tub, patiently breathing through contractions and simply trying to pass the time. I cracked jokes,…

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A bit of inspiration

Just me. February 25, 2011 2 Comments

I’m so very, very excited for this weekend! After a ridiculous amount of errands to run this afternoon (groceries, car wash, gym, etc.) and a morning engagement session tomorrow, I plan on locking myself in my house for a two-day stay-cation filled with skinny latte’s, VHS’ (yep–I get the most done when watching/listening to ‘Pretty in Pink’ or ‘Austin Powers’…

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Adventures in…house-sitting

Adventures, Just me., little ones, preggers February 22, 2011 9 Comments

I love to house-sit. Pet-sit. Kid-sit…which oddly enough, no matter the age of the child, is called babysitting, but that’s neither here nor there. Truth is, house-sitting is right up there with the first ice cream cone of the summer or finding that perfect pair of shoes, on sale, 90% off. House-sitting is, essentially, trying on someone else’s life for…

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