monthly archives: November 2008

Cheers, big ears

POSTED ON November 30, 2008 BY vanessa

My time here in London is coming to an end. Tomorrow morning I fly back. THANK GOD I will be able to catch this show on the internet. I got hooked within 5 minutes of Tera and James introducing me … Continue reading →

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cheery-o (sp?)

POSTED ON November 25, 2008 BY vanessa

Guess what I’m not doing right now but should be? If you guessed “working” you’d be WRONG! Well, actually, you’d be right, but there’s something even more pressing than that. Packing! That’s right. I’m going to visit Tera in London … Continue reading →

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Listen up, rat:

POSTED ON November 21, 2008 BY vanessa

Dear Mr. Rat, You soiled my cabinet. On Tuesday I slid the door open and reached in to pull out a mug when I saw it — the remnants of your digestive process perched on a lid. You may be … Continue reading →

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30/3

POSTED ON November 20, 2008 BY vanessa

So on the way to the dentist this morning I picked up this amazing numerology book that has been held for me at the Post Office for three weeks. I had it years ago when I lived in Austin, but … Continue reading →

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Why does ESA (PeopleSoft) suck so much?

POSTED ON November 19, 2008 BY vanessa

*begin rant* The consulting firm for whom I work was recently purchased by another huge firm. Our new HR system (time and expenses) is this behemoth piece of s*it, PeopleSoft. I didn’t think I could dislike a piece of software … Continue reading →

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Just your normal Monday stuff…

POSTED ON November 18, 2008 BY vanessa

So the reading on Saturday night went well, I guess. I was really nervous going into it, and by nervous I mean that I had a TOTAL meltdown on Saturday during writing class. (Which sent me into a bigger spiral … Continue reading →

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oh my darlin’

POSTED ON November 13, 2008 BY vanessa

Saturday night concludes the last of this session’s writing workshop. We end with a reading of our work. Last time turned out okay so this time I’m totally paranoid about sophomore slumping. Anyway, Dre, my roommate whose real name is … Continue reading →

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Stop making sense

POSTED ON November 11, 2008 BY vanessa

So I was feeling a little guilty about my night of relative debauchery on Saturday. Particularly when my friend told me that this sober girl at the party watched me share a Ritalin with another friend. Great. Not only am … Continue reading →

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A Walking Id

POSTED ON November 10, 2008 BY vanessa

My friend Joslyn just created a blog. She’s a really talented editor, writer, and friend. (Did I just suggest that she’s a “talented” friend? She’s that too. THIS is why I need her editing expertise.) Check it out: An Outside … Continue reading →

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Take only what you need from it

POSTED ON November 7, 2008 BY vanessa

I get to go to India for work! There are 28 of us going, and the trips are spread out over the next 6 months. I haven’t found out when I’m slated yet, but I’m going. A pre-requisite to the … Continue reading →

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Non-dating Story #289

POSTED ON November 6, 2008 BY vanessa

I’ve written before about my paltry dating life. It’s not that I don’t want to date, it’s just that I’m completely opposed to it. Dre, on the other hand, is up for the challenge, and has set a monthly goal … Continue reading →

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Obamaaaaaaaaaa!

POSTED ON November 5, 2008 BY vanessa

I hate to say “I told you so” for the past EIGHT years but I’m really not above it. I told you so. It is the virtues, not the faults…which constitute one’s true legacy. — Gandhi

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hopscotch

POSTED ON November 4, 2008 BY vanessa

The worst is when I think I’m funny but I’m laughing all by myself because my attempts at humor are either lost on my recipient (unfortunate) or not funny (unlikely). *** I am an unabashed supporter of The Hills. And … Continue reading →

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I hate most things

POSTED ON November 3, 2008 BY vanessa

I’m in one of those moods where I wish I could change the name of this blog from “Thought Spot” (which seemed clever at the time, and now seems just trite) to, “I hate most things,” but it turns out … Continue reading →

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dharma bums

POSTED ON November 3, 2008 BY vanessa

I’m back from Joe’s wedding in St. Louis. And slightly still hungover. It really is a toss up — either the worst thing about drinking too much is rememebering that you were booty dancing in front of octogenarians or the … Continue reading →

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