I was having drinks with a friend of mine last week. We were sitting at the bar, having a rather heated discussion about the struggles of dating and boys (of course). I'm firmly in the "of course you'll find someone if you're patient and persistent" camp, while she's more of the "I'll believe it . . .
Elephants reunited
I've been blogging about my New Year's resolutions because I'm determined to start this year off right. I cleaned out my house. I'm productive at work (most of the time), and I've even started this new diet where I get healthy food delivered to me so I don't have to think about cooking and then get . . .
Procrastination
Well, my New Year's high didn't last long. So much for my resolution to get shiz done. It's only Thursday and I'm procrastinating again. Mostly I can't stand looking at a blank page, so I resort to other distractions. Like trolling Facebook or eating a cinnamon swirl muffin. Mmm. One of my . . .
Some thoughts for the New Year
I'm happy to move on from 2011. Don't get me wrong---there were some incredible things that happened this past year. But there were also a lot of things that sucked. I lost my motivation. I felt helpless and sad at those low points. I love New Year's. It reminds me to set my intention for the . . .
A good rainy day. Or something like that.
I started writing this yesterday as it was pouring rain outside. November to February in L.A. is considered "rainy season," which is good because most people believe we don't actually have seasons. So there. I don't like rain. I grew up in Houston, where rain was pretty much a constant (that is, . . .
A look at criticism
I've been a little sensitive lately, and out of the blue came across this brilliant article that discusses criticism. I've always had my inner critic on high gear, especially when I write. And especially when I'm feeling not so great about myself. But what happens when you put your thoughts or . . .
