Author: Gracie

Cajun French… Oui Oui!

My brother made me this bizarre mix that I totally love. Sometimes I think he doesn’t know me at all, but then I remember that: ‘oh yeah, he’s my wonderful brother- of course he does.’ I just hope he remembers that I know him too.
I suppose it’s hard...

What a crazy and complicated world we live in!

Last night I had a date with my dad. It was fabulous. I feel like life has become this large salad bowl of opportunities. Wowsa!
We went and got really great Thai food first. Talked about school and life and what not. Then we went to see Sister Helen...

this is kinda funny:)

How to make a gracified
Ingredients:
1 part friendliness
1 part courage
3 parts empathy
Method:
Stir together in a glass tumbler with a salted rim. Serve with a slice of caring and a pinch...

SCRABBLE!!!

I just thought about it- can’t do it on Saturday! Sunday is better, even Friday… hmmm. I don’t mind if ya’ll do it without me so long as we can just do it again! Plus it’s really just an excuse to see your place:)
Anyhoo. I am booked for...

why the struggle in my mind?

i’m debating whether or not to go and buy a pack. I’m having a bit of a physical withdrawal and I don’t feel well. This sucks. I feel like I lost that motivation that was so strong in me before. Why?
I heard that nicotine is harder to kick...

Whaaa!

I am quitting smoking again, and it feels good. Day one, in the bag. I’m fortunate because I quit for a while, then just socially smoked, and then just a once or twice a day thing. So I’m not plagued with physical withdrawal or anything- but I have a...

office politics…

I’m learning more and more about the “professional” world everday, and I have to say- it’s a little less than encouraging. I’ve been at this job for 2 years today. My anniversary! I am only a temp, but considering the length of my stay here and the bulk of...

plans, plans, plans!

So I just got all the info for the reception place. That’s exciting. I am very happy about how everything is progressing- yet I’m calm and collected and happy (who’d have thought). I guess all that stress will come pouring down later. yippee!

Jeff’s dad is drinking again. At least...

Happy Friday!!!

So I’m going to Folk Festival tonight!!! Jeff, and Annie, and my lovely older sis will be there with me. I swear, everytime I go to this I leave buzzing. Like there is a folk aura around me, and for weeks afterwards I am electric with folky love. Needless...

Something you all should know about the lorax…

http://www.geekteacher.net/lorax.html

Yes, indeed, I own a thneed. It really is something that everyone needs.

So the wedding is moving along really nicely. I was nervous that I wouldn’t know what I wanted(I can be a little indecisive and passive at times) but I’m doing fine. It’s gonna be really fun and...