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We grip at our hands, we hold just a little tight
November 3, 2008 in Personal, Recommended · No comments
Death is never easy, even when expected. Last week, my fiance’s aunt died after a two month battle against pancreatic cancer. Her decline was rapid, faster than her family was prepared for. But, in the wake of her death, sitting next to my soon-to-be mother-in-law, holding her hand as she looked at her newly departed sister, I couldn’t help but realize as I always do in the near aftermath of someone’s death — it brings people together. And from what little I’ve gathered of Coleen, that’s exactly what she would have wanted.
Read more of this article.I believe in the joy of not knowing
October 22, 2008 in Personal · One comment
It’s funny really. I found this song (”I Believe (In Everything)” – Mofro) just a few days ago, and it’s a very fitting song for the situation I now find myself in — without a job. I definitely did not see it coming, nor did anyone else who was laid off today.
Read more of this article.You can always count on me
October 21, 2008 in Personal, Recommended · One comment
Searching for a song fitting for the father-daughter dance at my wedding has made me ponder my relationship with my father quite a bit over the last several weeks. I’ve come to realize how much of our bond is unspoken and difficult to describe. In many ways, it is stunted and as it was when I was twelve and our family was going through some rough times. The lines of communication are more difficult than they are with my mother, who is, in many ways, a real friend.
Read more of this article.You got to buckle up and face that stormy weather, together
October 2, 2008 in America, Locations, Personal, Recommended, Washington · 2 comments
This post is a little late, but I’ve been trying to decide the best angle to approach it from, what specific facet of this major event I wanted to discuss. I’m still not sure, to be entirely honest. But let’s lay it all on the table now before I ramble myself into a hole: I’m engaged. Last weekend Randy and I went up to Bellingham to check out some potential wedding venues. Saturday, between two venues and while looking for crabs at a waterfront park, Randy hid the ring beneath one, and after flipping it over on the pretense of looking for crabs, seeing two and asking, “Why did you have me flip this rock over,” then looking once more to see the ring as he moved to his knee, I found my jaw agape.
Read more of this article.Back to school, ring the bell
September 25, 2008 in Personal · One comment
After 467 days of no school, on Monday, I made my return. It’s weird really. There was no real anxiety involved, no worry, just… another thing to add to my schedule. Okay, so I take it back. There was anxiety, anxiety over how the hell I’m going to manage 15 credits, working full time and maintaining a functional social life to be exact. I went on an organizational rampage. My dream web application idea was born, in fact, from this little bit of anxiety. So how am I managing?
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