June 2012
3 posts
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How to Buy Wine
Find out what that rich-looking middle age man just put in his cart.
Get it *
*on sale two weeks later
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May 2012
14 posts
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
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So... Aluminum-Free Antiperspirant Doesn't Exist?...
It is possible to get aluminum-free deodorant but not aluminum-free antiperspirant and this makes me feel a little helpless. Sure, I could use Tom’s of Maine or whatever but all that would do is make my B.O smell like B.O plus lavender. So I’ve been on a quest for aluminum-free antiperspirant which doesn’t actually exist… except in the form of a serum you have to rub into...
On Keeping a Notebook by Joan Didion →
The Book Review You Didn't Ask For: Freezing...
I read three books by 20th century Russian authors this winter and it took until mid-spring to acknowledge this fact via Tumblr.
Speak, Memory by Vladimir Nabokov: This book was recommended to me by Kate during winter break. Fact: Vladimir Nabokov speaks 9,000 languages and read War and Peace by the age of 12.
WE by Yevgeny Zamyatin: This is like Anastasia’s favorite book, and now...
Things I Do When I Miss Anastasia Part II
Scan the town for cheeky street art to photograph but then remember I don’t live in Urbana anymore.
Wonder where Jason Molina is.
Cry.
April 2012
17 posts
My Vacuum Cleaner Broke and Until I Get it...
I feel like the only person who understands my constant need to vacuum is my mom. But like, not in an oppressed housewife sort of way. We just like vacuum lines.
Questions I Ask Myself as I Get Ready for School...
Can you see my armpit stubble in this dress?
Is this outfit too 90’s?
Can you see my underwear through my pants?
Is this outfit too goth?
Did I put on deodorant yet?
Is this skirt too short?
Are there any holes in these tights?
Does this need to be ironed?
Did I wear this this week already?
Can you smell my shoes?
The Most Efficient Game of 20 Questions Ever...
Brother: Is it a man?
Me: Yes.
Brother: Don Cheadle?
Me: Correct.
March 2012
12 posts
How I am Preparing for My Mama's Impending Visit...
1. Buy tea and cookies
2. Bleach every surface in the apartment
3. Be real excited!
A thought
I have to allow myself to let go of old clothing that is associated with a time and place. Why do I feel like those memories can’t exist beyond a material object? Do I think I’ll forget if I don’t see it in my closet?
My Strengths and Weaknesses, According to my...
Strength: Adapting lessons for and working with autistic and special needs children
Weakness: “Spazzing out”
This is a completely fair assessment.
Look, I'm really sorry but I watch too much Dr.... →
February 2012
11 posts
Questions My Students Ask Me on a Daily Basis and...
What’s your favorite color? Blue
What’s your favorite animal? Bunnies
Can I go to the bathroom? After I finish the demo.
This glue doesn’t work. Can you open it? Did you try turning the orange part?
Where’s the paper? On the second shelf.
Can I use the crazy scissors? Just use the regular scissors today.
How do you spell your name? It’s on the board.
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