Mel

Thoughts at two weeks.

How do normal people move to a new state having regular jobs? I’m exceptionally lucky that I can make my own hours around all the mundane crap I need to do while AB is, well, already living in Pittsburgh because all-holy-hell would break loose worse than it is, as I would have no time to do any of this shit otherwise. Let alone stress out about aforementioned shit. I haven’t had to take any...

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Hook a ‘Burgher up?

It’s no secret that I’m moving to Pittsburgh. I’ve already visited a couple times this past year (dammit, missed out on the suite with the telescope though!) with AB, so I’m not completely ignorant of the area and its attractions. I mean, I already know that you all LOVE some fireworks. But I am a loser in that I want to fit in as much as I can as soon as possible without anyone...

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Grieving Cleveland

My mood swings are out of control. One minute I am on top of the world in happiness, then I snap with any minute form of stress with frustration. The next, I am a weepy mess. I am so freaking sensitive. I’m naggingly asking my boyfriend is he’s “OK,” when in reality, it’s ME that is NOT OK. And this time, I cannot blame it on my birth control. I think I am in the midst of a...

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PT: Pittsburgh

Yes, yes, I missed last week’s requisite hand job, but in the wealthy words of said penis, “You can just suck it!” I have been in-and-out (heh TWSS) of Pittsburgh a few times in the last three months, on an endless search for its local Penis Tuesday. You know, that whole PT World Tour thing. I jacked high; I sucked low for anything — SOMETHING that resembled man parts. I would have...

Mel

I bet my weekend was more awesome!

What did you do this weekend? I bet you didn’t break any Guiness World Records with 1,800 people in Pittsburgh! Paddle at the Point {Gigapan pic} Another Gigapan pic. I actually found myself in this one. Off on the right side, just above a small open spot of water. As of event date, 1,800 kayaks and canoes were confirmed at registration. We needed 1,100 (I think) to break the world record for the...

Mel

Help me, help me!

Ladies (or Gentleman… it’s OK, you can admit to the following): You know the old quip that men can never ask for directions, hence the reason for the woman being lost in the first place and ensuing frustrations and arguments commence? Yeah, that. Yesterday, I was fucking worthless. I got lost in downtown Pittsburgh. I can find my way out of deserted gas station fill-up exits in the panhandle...

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On the road again. Without a coat or galoshes.

I’m working remotely this week, again from (the uber-rainy and gloomy) Pittsburgh. Have I mentioned the awesomeness of being able to work from wherever I please? I won’t get in a lot of city exploration this week with the anticipated weather forecast and my current workload. But I’ll be able to try a couple new restaurants and AB will be taking Wednesday off with me to hang. That said,...

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City Exploration: Pittsburgh (Part Three)

Here is Part One and Part Two of my Pittsburgh Adventure, if you missed them. Continuing on my eating adventures of Pittsburgh, I walked (again, the 20 blocks or so) for pancakes at Pamelas in The Strip. This is the cute old-style greasy spoon diner that Obama loved on his visit to The ‘Burgh. What’s good for Mr. President is good for me, right? Unfortunately for my waistline that morning, I...

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City Exploration: Pittsburgh (Part Two)

A huge “thank you” goes to Chris from Yinz Hungry and Jay (referred by our new friend, Kyle) for their restaurant (and more) recommendations. Holy crap, it’s a good thing I did a lot a walking because I did a LOT of eating. The hotel was in the perfect location downtown, enabling me to get out in the mornings to walk around and explore. I was up early because AB had to work. At least I...

Mel

City Exploration: Pittsburgh

I haven’t been to Pittsburgh in a few years. And when I did visit my sister (who lived there for a little over 10 years), we stayed mostly in the North Hills area where she lived, save for a baseball game or two at PNC Park. I never really explored “dahntahn.” After my three days, I realized I need more than that — I nearly exhausted myself on just the first day. Before I get into...

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The Google Reader (as with life) overwhelms

I haven’t been interested much in your life. Right. So, why should you care about what I’m writing about? With the little free time I have, I’ve been learning how to sharpen my copywriting skills. How to run my own little business. Learning how to sprint with control using the front of my skates. Filing taxes. Chasing this damn cat away from chewing holes in the brick walls: Meanwhile, AB...