In Brief

I need to leave for work shortly, so here, a list:

Today officially starts 4 months of chaos at work. I do not have a weekday off until Thanksgiving. Just the thought gives me a headache.
Our rent is being raised $75/month this year. Which reminds me that it will be winter soon, and our apartment will [...]

Chronicles of a New Kids fan

What makes a boyband popular? Is it teenage hormones? Peer pressure? The fact that young girls haven’t developed their own musical tastes yet? I’m not sure that this explains it. There have been plenty of groups who could sing - some who could even play instruments - but none that generated such mass hysteria as [...]

When life smacks you in the face and tells you to pay attention

I had a bit of an epiphany last night. It wasn’t something I had no idea of before, it just kind of came together in words for once.

The older I get, the more philosophical I seem to be. If philosophical means having a moment of clarity amidst mockery of chest hair and constipated facial expressions.

Cuz you know it ain’t over till the fat lady sings

Break out the acid washed jeans, the Aqua Net, and the neon scrunchies. New Kids on the Block are back.

TT#3: Of all the boys I’ve loved before…

The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! I am using auto links for those of you who are taking part, but please feel free to comment anyway! Thirteen Fake or Celebrity Crushes I Had as a Kid/Teen
(This one [...]