startswithanx | December 30, 2008
Christmas is the only time I crave kids. Not in a “wouldn’t the office look great decorated in Sesame Street characters?” kind of way. But, more of a “who can unwrap their present the fastest” way.
It’s not a newborn I desire. It’s a fully fledged KID. Someone under 10 and over 4. Someone who leaves [...]
startswithanx | December 29, 2008
**I guess the mere fact I have a Bitch Slapped list the Monday after Christmas is a good indication the holiday cheer left a little early this year. Sorry if it spoils the mood for anyone still roasting chestnuts by an open fire. You must have vacation time.
The waiter who felt he had to [...]
startswithanx | December 22, 2008
This year marks the first Christmas I will ever spend without my familia. Jake and I will stay in Vegas, where his parents will join us for the holiday. We decided last year we would go back and forth, my family getting the odd numbered years.
I know I’m going to enjoy making new traditions — [...]
startswithanx | December 18, 2008
There’s an unspoken friendship rule that I’d like to recap for anyone who has conveniently forgotten about it.
When displaying a photo of yourself and a friend —be it on your MySpace page, a Facebook wall or in a 5 x 7 frame on your mantel — do not exclusively consider your own flattery. Take into [...]
startswithanx | December 17, 2008
Jake: What are you thinking about?
Me: Nothing.
Jake: Bull. I can tell you’re in deep thought. What are you thinking about?
Me: How I just wanna be a hippie sometimes.
Jake: A hippie?
Me: Yeah, like sometimes I just wanna stop putting on makeup and only wear comfortable shoes and, like, recycle and fight for animals and stuff.
Jake: Your [...]