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{the week} my plate is full… of awesome!

the week: do you know what it’s like to exercise for 3.5 hours straight? How about that length of time for continuous play of roller derby? I can already tell that my endurance is improving — one of my goals for the season. But if you see me limping around like an old lady, showing off arms-full of bruises, YOU KNOW WHY. *sigh* And I love every minute of it. Underwear Afternoons? Have you heard...

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{a fitness buddy at your fingertips} Me + GaiamTV = BFF

This post sponsored by GaiamTV. You know how I feel after a night of roller derby practice? Like I’ve been steam-rolled. Literally. I need some serious stretching… and probably a massage, but who wants to do that at 11 at night?! My body is especially tight and creaky in the morning (and faintly reminiscent of the smell of Icy Hot), so most mornings, my mini-workouts are so half-assed because,...

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2012 Resolutions: I haz some

I can’t remember a time when I didn’t post about my intended resolutions for the year. Alas, there seems to be one missing from 2011. It included such things as: find a dentist, make more freelancer income than last year and eat more sandwiches. HOORAY, I PASSED ALL MY 2011 RESOLUTIONS! But here’s how I intend to hold myself accountable this year (motto: no marriage, no babies, no...

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{the year that was} 2011, whore. Part Two.

Oh, HAI 2012! Hopefully you continue to bring good things to my life and none of that bullshit. Here's part two of my year-in-a-review recap thing-a-ma-jig. {click title to read the whole thing, silly}

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{the year that was} 2011, bitches. Part One.

Oh my, 2011, you were EXCITING. Not as exciting as braces, of course... OH WAIT, I still have THAT to look forward to next year?! *hip-hip-hooray* {open to experience the best of 2011, month-by-month}

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{pursuit} of Pittsburgh

Happy Friday, Pursuit-ers! How yinz doin? Getting out much and enjoying this great summer? Will I see any of you at the Toonseum Blogger Blast II tonight? Drink any good beers lately? Ahem… When living in Cleveland, I created a List of 43 Things, and it was a really cool experience to find new, adventurous things in a city that I (thought I) already knew very well. And yes, there are several things...

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The Year-end Special Special Post: Cleaning House Edition

Every rose has its thorn. Just like every post has its theme. And something about donkeys, I think… Moving on and moving up, this 2010 round-up includes a lot of house cleaning — literally, metaphorically and of course, ha-BITCH-ually. January. I went on the most amazing vacation ever: The Rock Boat (Number X). This year, partly because of the moving expenses and mostly because of the settling...

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Resolutions. Kind of.

I have some REAL resolutions that are in a draft post right now, but here’s something to hold you over until some serious stuff posts: 1. I have a cooking resolution, although I’m unsure how to fit it in. My boyfriend cooks almost every night, BUT there’s a chance I may have to cook a few things for myself a couple nights a week. I cooked for myself for years, but I really don’t do...

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Impending Resolutions

Somehow falling in love has made my heart a little warmer. Surely, I preferred it being cold and black as to prevent all the hurt, but maybe it’s time I carried out counseling sessions certain strained friendships. A little “let it all out” as the professionals like to say. Then, hopefully, it leaves my conscience and remains with his/hers. I need to be involved more than just being...