As much as I hate to admit it, I am, at times, girly. I've been known to occasionally go on a manic craft binge. I'm not really sure what hits me, but sometimes I just need to make things. That's what happened almost the minute I got home from Fort Worth last weekend. I'd suddenly … Continue reading Basic Blogger Post
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You wanna be on top?
One of the things I love the most about Austin is the style. I’ve been following around and working with my best friend (Elizabeth Lestina) here since my move, which means that I’ve been a “plus one” to more fashion shows than I can count. Trust me. I’m not complaining. Last year, Elizabeth competed in … Continue reading You wanna be on top?
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“Girl Power” – Ginger Spice
I got into kind of a bizarre discussion recently with a new friend. I'm not entirely sure how it was brought up, but he asked if I was a "feminist." If you've seen my Instagram profile, you'll notice that it's listed as one of my keywords; however, I hesitated before answering because that's really all … Continue reading “Girl Power” – Ginger Spice
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Just freaking text him.
First off, please excuse the grammar as far as punctuation goes in this article, as I am currently driving to Fort Worth. Don't worry, I'm not texting and driving. Not really. I'm just speaking into the phone...because, well, when inspiration hits...what can you do? So here's the thing that I hate most about this whole … Continue reading Just freaking text him.
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Do NOT Text Him #49
Take some NyQuil... This definitely makes my top 5. I’m actually a chronic insomniac, so I ran out of NyQuil a while ago and have since moved on to “harder” stuff. By that, I mean a legit “sleep aid” that I found at Walgreens while looking for melatonin (which has stopped working). Whatever it is, … Continue reading Do NOT Text Him #49
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Do NOT Text Him #6
Hide your phone...but not too well. I tried to get my puppy to do this for me, but she didn't really understand. She never did care for fetch. After she stared at me for a full minute with her head cocked, I decided instead to just turn it off and charge it in the kitchen. I … Continue reading Do NOT Text Him #6
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Fine day, Sunday.
I’ve been living in Austin for almost two years now, but it feels like forever…in the best way. Once I got settled, this weird city became my home. I love Chicago, but I don’t know that I could ever see myself moving back. I’ve made new friends, lived in three different neighborhoods, discovered new things … Continue reading Fine day, Sunday.
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The Don’t Wait Game
Wondering. Wishing. Waiting. That about sums up a girl’s mind after a date with a new guy…that is, if she’s intrigued enough to want a second date. If you haven’t already deduced it by now, I’m absolutely awful at this whole casual dating thing. I guess what it boils down to, is that I have … Continue reading The Don’t Wait Game
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Being a turtle would be pretty cool.
I was given a crazy writing prompt a while back, in one of my job applications. I didn’t get a call, so I have no idea what they were looking for…but they asked me to pretend I was a turtle, and write down some thoughts in a few short paragraphs. I thought my story was … Continue reading Being a turtle would be pretty cool.
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Mother’s Day Part II
“When my children remember their childhood, I want only for them to remember that their mother gave it her all. She worried too much, she failed at times, & she did not always get it right…but she tried her hardest to teach them about kindness, compassion, & honesty. Even if she had to learn it … Continue reading Mother’s Day Part II
Marie R. Carlson 