Monthly Archives: January 2012

Short story final version [with commentary on creative process]

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Remember the excerpts from the short story I was working on a while ago? I finished a version of the story–albeit not one you would expect–and handed it in as part of a fiction assignment (for a Writing course I’m … Continue reading →

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Saint Lu: Here I Stand

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

another one with just music. music makes my world go round. Saint Lu, Here I Stand also check out this girl’s website: http://www.saintlu.com/videos/here-i-stand . let’s hope she goes on with the same kind of awesomeness as in this song! have … Continue reading →

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uhm … what exactly is a tough mudder?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

err, I think I might walk to the supermarket down the road and back today. YES! That’s what I’m going to do! read the running thriver’s blog for more on how to become a tough mudder.  you rock, my friend! … Continue reading →

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Paolo Nutini covers of I’d Rather Go Blind and Buona Sera

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

such a treat when the cover of a brilliant song is better than the original… check out this live recording of Paolo Nutini singing I’d Rather Go Blind and one more! Paolo Nutini singing Buona Sera just that today. the … Continue reading →

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remember Cesaria Evora

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

It took me almost a month (a magazine, left open to her obituary on my kitchen table) to find out that Cesaria Evora died on December 17. Her music has been important for me, I love it, and I am … Continue reading →

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e.e. cummings: i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart)

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart)i am never without it(anywhere i go you go,my dear;and whatever is done by only me is your doing,my darling)        i fear                 … Continue reading →

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MDD – Major Depressive Disorder

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

source: Wikipedia. Major depressive disorder (MDD) (also known as recurrent depressive disorder, clinical depression, major depression, unipolar depression, or unipolar disorder) is a mental disorder characterized by an all-encompassing low mood accompanied by low self-esteem, and by loss of interest … Continue reading →

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death paid a visit (but i escaped)

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

my boy calls me from downstairs. his voice (like angels singing) saves my life. his laughter is Little Bells in the soundless, listless void. he doesn’t care when I am low he needs me his love is strong and unconditional. … Continue reading →

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