Archive for October, 2009

Party Pooper
October 27, 2009

I can’t believe it, but I am less than a week away from hosting my first pyramid scheme party.  Trust me … I can’t believe it either.  I mean, I’m a regular attendee at these sorts of things: Pampered Chef, Prestige, Arbonne, Lia Sophia, Kelly’s Kids, Cabi — you name it, and I’ve been to [...]

New Moon Rising
October 21, 2009

Is it wrong that I’ve spent six months counting down the days until the release of “New Moon” or that I’m burning a candle at my desk night now in honor of tonight being the official one-month countdown to the premiere?  I feel like a small child waiting for my birthday to roll around.  For [...]

New York Diaries
October 12, 2009

For years, I’ve been telling my daughter we’d take her to New York City for her 10th birthday.  It just seemed like a nice, even number.  I thought she’d probably appreciate the city more once she got a little older.  I didn’t even go myself until I was 19!  Surely she wouldn’t call Child Services [...]

Flu Shots Galore
October 8, 2009

Is it me, or does it feel like the flu shot is being pimped out on every street corner this year?  It’s not like I’m against vaccinations.  After contracting a full-blown case of the flu back in 2003 that eventually turned into pneumonia, I’m probably one of the biggest proponents of the flu shot you’ll ever meet.  Still, [...]