Ouch.

Remember when I mentioned my generalized distaste for group exercise classes because of my red-face problem? I have been contemplating trying out this kickboxing class for months now, but I chicken out every single week. I am such a wimp! I just really don’t want to deal with people thinking I am dying and then […]

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Rockstar: Montana

We’re back! We had a great time in Montana- it is truly beautiful and trust me, we have evidence (photos galore). We spent time exploring small mining towns, witnessing the Big Hole National Battlefield, and ascending 5,000 feet driving up unpaved roads to tops of mountains only to find some of the most beautiful waterfalls […]

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Bonding with Little Sis – Montana Style

Me: This view is amazing. I think this is the prettiest sunset I have ever seen. LS: It is so beautiful! Look at the mountains. Me: Is that a deer or a donkey? You know, the grizzlies can’t be very far away. LS: Yep. Me: That’s frightening. LS: If a grizzly jumped from behind that […]

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Big Sky Country

I’m off to beautiful Montana for an entire week! Interesting facts about Montana: – The average square mile of land contains 1.4 elk, 1.4 pronghorn antelope, and 3.3 deer. – The density of the state is six people per square mile. – The State animal is the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis). – The State […]

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Proceed with Caution – PMS Ranting Ahead

Things that are bugging the shit out of me today: 1) The little pre-period pimples wreaking havoc on my chin. 2) The fact that my menstrually-bloated ass ripped the lining in my favorite suit pants while bending over this morning. 3) That I am going to a new kick-boxing class tonight where my face will […]

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Chicago, That Toddlin’ Town. Part Two

Besides eating everything in sight, D (my husband) and I had the chance to spend some time in our old neighborhood, Bucktown. I can not believe how many new restaurants and shops have opened their doors in the past two years. Around the time we moved to California, a “neighborhood beautification” project was just starting […]

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