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Always travel in even numbers

The conference is in its second day and is going a bit better. The sessions are getting better (and nerdier) and I am meeting some great people. I made it to the exhibit hall today, picked up some things to … Continue reading

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Let Your Nerd Flag Fly!

Today was the first day of the National Science Teachers Association’s regional conference held in Long Beach this year. It is starting off a bit disappointing. My first session was canceled, my second session was advertised wrong, the third one … Continue reading

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I read another banned book

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Let’s be honest.  If a book is banned, I have to read it.  I want to know want to know why some people think a book is so horrible. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian happened to be … Continue reading

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At least my fridge is clean

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How do you know if a movie is boring? If you would rather clean your fridge than watch the movie! That is what happened to me last night. I was excited to watch Alex Cross. I knew that the movie … Continue reading

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He poked me!

I have been seeing Luther for two years now and he is a miracle worker. My headaches are few and far between. My anxiety is subsiding. My stress level is getting better. My depression… My depression is something I still … Continue reading

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Home Sweet Home

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I am home and back to my normal routine.  It is amazing how quickly that happens! Last night on the plane I watched Begin Again. I did not want to like this movie, but I ended up really enjoying it. … Continue reading

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Portland cries for me

It did not rain while I was in Portland until today.  The day I leave is when it rains.  I kinda feel like Portland is sad to see me go and is crying. I hate leaving Portland. My trip here … Continue reading

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Rebel Thanksgiving 2014

Happy Thanksgiving! What and I thankful for? 1. Being away from the family! 2. My Begonia, friends, job, and health. 3. Being able to still fit into my skinny jeans! My cousin and I have our Thanksgiving tradition. It is … Continue reading

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Tangfastic

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What is the best way to start a day? With a Tangfastic doughnut from Voodoo Doughnuts of course! And I got some vitamin C!!! Today was a sigh seeing day. The day started with a stop at an amazing picture … Continue reading

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Mockingjay

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First day in Portland and we painted the town red. Per Thanksgiving tradition, my cousin and I saw the latest teenie-bopper movie. We headed to a great local theater, the Bagdad, and watched Mockingjay. I hate to say it it, … Continue reading

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