Archive for October, 2007



There really is no good way to be dumped.

But. But.
If at all possible, consider telling the other person that you a) hooked up with someone last night who b) gave you an incurable STD and really, you’re looking out for their best interest.
Am I wrong?
Please submit your foolproof dumping suggestions via the comment box.

A little FYI.

Listen, I’m not a morning person. If we’ve ever had more than ten minutes of conversation, you’ve probably guessed this.
I am not a morning person.
My body’s natural day runs from about 11 am-2 am. I am not ashamed of this. This is a fact. There is no value attached to this statement, no judgement […]

You think you want excitement.

Then you hit a little speedbump, a hiccup of circumstance, and you can’t wait to get back to humdrum.
With the work thing and the occasional dates thing (neither of which is exactly a tickertape parade of activity), frankly, I’m knackered.
Work itself isn’t a struggle–that’s great. Alas, the HR hoop-jumping is doing a number […]

The view from here is fine.

I’m working happily, and hopefully will soon receive a permanent offer. I’ve been temping in the same place for a few months now, and while I wasn’t initially sure the position would be the right fit, I’m finding it comfortable, and I really, really like the people.
They like me, too, enough to be talking seriously […]

What did I do this weekend?
Apple picking, and then wine tasting around Harbor Country, Michigan, followed by wine shopping at Vino 100 and din dins in charming New Buffalo, Michigan. What’s today’s DailyCandy Chicago about? The Michigan wine trail, Harbor Country, Vino 100, and charming New Buffalo. Seriously. I mean, the only thing they left […]