Monthly Archives: October 2005

I Can't

Posted on October 21, 2005 by Marisa

I’m having a day where my head is firmly disengaged from the work that sits, scattered around my desk, begging me to deign to give it a little attention. My thoughts are rising bubbles, filled with plans for the weekend … Continue reading →

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Random Friday

Posted on October 21, 2005 by Marisa

As is my semi-regular habit, I’m eschewing a “real” post today, instead throwing my Friday Random Ten up here. 1. Forgiven, Alanis Morissette (Jagged Little Pill) 2. Raised on Robbery, Joni Mitchell (Hits, also on Court and Spark) 3. Meet … Continue reading →

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Historial junkie

Posted on October 20, 2005 by Marisa

Growing up I always felt like I was born in the wrong era, so desperately did I crave old things and old places. Always one to like things out of sync, at a seven year old I longed for a … Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup

Posted on October 19, 2005 by Marisa

Sunday I went to Trader Joe’s, feeling a little under the weather and not sure of what I wanted to eat. I ended up buying a relative hodge-podge of groceries, including chopped frozen spinach, dried mango and a whole chicken … Continue reading →

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The umbrella of good wishes

Posted on October 18, 2005 by Marisa

I have a purse sized black umbrella that I bought at a dollar store about year ago for $2 during a downpour. It’s a fussy little umbrella that doesn’t stay open without some persuasion and a good dose of manipulation … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Friend

Posted on October 17, 2005 by Marisa

I spent most of yesterday lazing around my apartment. I watched “I, Robot” on HBO, and realized it was just as bad as the reviews had claimed. I did some laundry, bagged some trash and forgot to pick up a … Continue reading →

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Super Single

Posted on October 16, 2005 by Marisa

I had lunch this week with my ex-boyfriend. It’s been almost a year and a half since we broke up and since I started my new job, in close proximity to where he spends his days, we’ve taken to having … Continue reading →

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food stuffs

Posted on October 14, 2005 by Marisa

I started out the day craving Combos (the pretzel ones, filled with cheese) and settled for Chex Mix instead. After eating that I felt sick, and yet wanted pumpkin pie or some other sweet, squashy thing. I had teriyaki chicken … Continue reading →

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Friday Random Ten

Posted on October 14, 2005 by Marisa

I’ve discovered the beauty of the Friday Random Ten, which is that it’s an easy thing to post on a day when you’ve run to the end of your psychic and creative energy for the week. So, here’s my cop-out, … Continue reading →

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Three Cars Away

Posted on October 13, 2005 by Marisa

I squeezed in many activities today between the hours of 5 and 7 pm. I got home, got my car, went to Target to buy large plastic containers in which to store the cupcakes we are baking tomorrow night for … Continue reading →

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