Monthly Archives: December 2005

Weddings

Posted on December 31, 2005 by Marisa

A dear friend of mine got married today. I’ve known Akhri since I was about four years old. Her mom was my montessori school teacher, and because there are seven years between us, Akhri was enlisted to babysit for Raina … Continue reading →

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I've been tagged–The Meme of 4s

Posted on December 30, 2005 by Marisa

I’ve been tagged (by Melissa). Since I’ve been a little low on the creativity lately, I’m happy to play along and be told what to write. Four jobs you’ve had in your life: Professional Personal Organizer, right after college. Nanny, … Continue reading →

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Pinch Pie

Posted on December 28, 2005 by Marisa

My dad turns 57 on January 2nd, but since I’ll be back in Philly by then, we are celebrating tonight. It will be a little party, just some family and close friends. We’re having teriyaki beef stroganoff, steamed broccoli and … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah

Posted on December 25, 2005 by Marisa

We’ve opened stockings, unwrapped presents under a tree, eaten turkey, lit Hannukah candles and poured over ancient family pictures. I feel fully Christmas-ed, stuffed and loved. I hope everyone out there is feeling as good.

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Pet love

Posted on December 24, 2005 by Marisa

This morning while I lay in bed reading, not wanting to get up quite yet, my grumpy 13 year old cat Dinky, who always spends the first four or five days of my visit punishing me for staying away so … Continue reading →

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Random Friday–On the Road

Posted on December 23, 2005 by Marisa

I’m following in the Random Friday Ten tradition, despite the fact that I am so totally out of my normal routine. I figure one thing’s got to stay consistent. You know the rules, but for the newcomers, here they are. … Continue reading →

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The day after sad

Posted on December 23, 2005 by Marisa

Half an hour ago I was in the bathroom, drying my hair, when my mom came in and said, “Hey, do you know that you have nine comments on your blog?” I unplugged the hairdryer and sat down in the … Continue reading →

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Sad

Posted on December 22, 2005 by Marisa

I got an email from my boss today, which punctured the tenuous joy of my vacation and sent me spiraling downward. I’ve been holding onto the edge of okayness for a while, and in the 30 seconds it took me … Continue reading →

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Crossing paths

Posted on December 21, 2005 by Marisa

I left work yesterday at 2:30 to head for 30th Street Station to catch the R1 to the airport so I could get on my 4:56 pm flight and get home to Portland. I walked out of my office building … Continue reading →

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Packin'

Posted on December 19, 2005 by Marisa

Getting my suitcase out of the 30th floor storage unit requires not just a trip upstairs, but a trip downstairs to get the key from the front desk, then the trip upstairs on the freight elevator (the only one that … Continue reading →

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