Monthly Archives: October 2010

Of wedding dresses, binges, and hating Halloween

Posted on October 29, 2010 by meredithelaine

Today should have been a fantastic day.  I got out of work at noon, and headed to try on my freshly-altered wedding dress.  Sounds like a recipe for awesome, right? But it was overwhelmingly…mediocre. I’m already in a bit of a … Continue reading →

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You sell Magic 8-balls on ebay; I really think you have NO business being an asshole

Posted on October 29, 2010 by meredithelaine

I’m really terrible at buying gifts for people.  A lot of times I’m just too spacey to remember to do this; but a lot of times I’m just terrible at getting gifts.  Like, why buy something shitty that the person … Continue reading →

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The worst week I’ve had in a while…

Posted on October 27, 2010 by meredithelaine

People need to stop asking me questions and wanting crap from me.  It is REALLY hard to be Little Miss Sunshine when my workweek has been a heaping pile of suck, and I’m running on about 3 hours of sleep. … Continue reading →

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On top of a craptastic day, I got a papercut in my eye.

Posted on October 25, 2010 by meredithelaine

Sometimes, it’s just easier to let the “sad” win.  Today is one of those days.  I’ve just been overwhelmed by it today.  Some days you just can’t fight it.  Some days it’s harder to fake it. Luckily, I was busy … Continue reading →

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Adventures in do-gooding!

Posted on October 17, 2010 by meredithelaine

Today, I participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K.  Hell NO, I did not run, but I walked.  And walked.  Through the park and onto the freeway (they shut down the northbound lanes).  All to support a great … Continue reading →

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Only in dreams.

Posted on October 12, 2010 by meredithelaine

It seem that the dreams that I have when I’m not on Ambien are a bit more freakish than when I’m on it.  Dreams involving a friend/boyfriend/guy I made out with on a semi-regular basis – but yet, haven’t seen … Continue reading →

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Victory is mine, and progress is progress

Posted on October 10, 2010 by meredithelaine

On Thursday, I had my fitting for my dress.  I had no idea how far in advance I should do it.  How long does it take to do alterations?  What if the dress ended up being too small?  What if … Continue reading →

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Tip of the day

Posted on October 3, 2010 by meredithelaine

Costco is a wonderful place.  And has totally been worth the cost of membership the past 2 years.  But what I have learned is that if there are only 2 of you in the household, it’s probably not worth it … Continue reading →

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