You know the worst part about returning to work after a Christmas break, regardless of its length? It’s not having to go back to a regular routine of waking up early, eating properly and wearing pants. It’s something much, much worse.
I might be exposing myself as some kind of horrible misanthrope here; but I really, really hate having to [...]
I have been single for a long time. My whole life, in fact. A combination of coming out of the closet late, embarking on a career that seriously hindered my ability to date (a career that is thankfully over), and just being a shy, nervous twit are all contributing factors to this.
I bring up my singledom [...]
I had one of the most terrifying experiences of my life on Tuesday night when my car ‘aquaplaned’ and went sideways.
I was driving home from Mr. Sparkle’s surprise birthday party (where I totally missed the cue to yell “SURPRISE!” – All I could do was join in at the end with a weird, vowel-heavy “AAAIIIIIIZE!” [...]
Last weekend, my housemate Wolverine decided to set a challenge for all members of The Ponderosa: No swearing. For the entire weekend. From Friday night until Monday morning, Wolverine, Jean-Paul and myself were to be a clean-mouthed household.
I feel I am to blame for this, even though it was Wolverine’s suggestion. She had been watching me repeatedly fail a certain [...]