"Trick Mirrors"

Monday, 30 December 2013

"Trick Mirrors" Knuckles made of brass And the past that I slept on. Girls who grew up fast Want the men that they crept on. Blast from the past. Buckshot from the future. Gain financial aid But the governor abused her. Sum of the slums Equivalent to th

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"Red Wine"

Tuesday, 24 December 2013

"Red Wine" Documented my patience. Watch me race after venom But not the water to chase it. All my selfish decisions Obscure but clear in my vision Especially when we're throttled. I love when you grab that bottle and pour yourself a glass. Nothing les

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Letter To My Daughter

Monday, 23 December 2013

Dear Kayla,I will be the first to admit I'm not a great mom. I know I have many faults and have made many mistakes in raising you. The incident over the necklace is just one example of those parenting mistakes. When I picked you up from school the other

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Finally Festive

Monday, 23 December 2013

Oh hey there, day before Christmas eve. I've been more productive today at work than I typically am in a week because, I'm hoping, if I finish up everything I have to get done today I won't have to come in the office again until 2014. THAT, my friends, w

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Hi, My Name Is Grinch

Friday, 20 December 2013

I'm feeling very much like the Grinch today, thanks to some piece of shit, low life, who decided I was the lucky one whose bank account they were going to compromise 6 days before Christmas. AWE. SOME. Just what I wanted to do today, in addition to learn

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When In Doubt, Ramble Out

Thursday, 19 December 2013

*Shirt can be found at Avery Lane Boutique*Hello, is this thing on? I slightly wish it wasn't because, I'm gonna be real honest right now, I don't feel like posting at. all. My desire to do anything productive this week is about as intense as my desire t

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Holiday Party Pains

Wednesday, 18 December 2013

Hey, look who showed up to class today. If you're wondering who, it's me. That's who. I seem to have gotten bit by the hookie bug the last two days. Whoops. In all honestly, I think the last two days have been a wake up call. What kind of wake up ca

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Budget Deal at Expense of Military Retirees

Monday, 16 December 2013

Congress has been trying to work on a budget deal that will pass so the government doesn't shut down again.  Rep Paul Ryan and Sen Patty Murray struck a bipartisan budget deal last week.But this budget deal negatively impacts current and future mili

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I Call Her "Sir"

Friday, 13 December 2013

I would just like to start off this post by mentioning that Beyonce randomly put out a brand new album on iTunes without any sort of hype or teasers prior to. Clearly, Queen Bey and I are on the same wave length since I just posted about her on Wedn

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Inhale Love - Exhale Hate

Thursday, 12 December 2013

A few days ago bear and I were walking out to my car in the parking garage of my apartment complex. Bear was busy rambling on about where we were going to go eat, because that's typically where his head is at 50% of the time, I'm sure you can guess where

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Be The Beyonce Of Your Blog

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

No need to adjust your screen. I'm still here, I'm still blogging, I still really enjoy doing it (I really hope you all giggled at my use of "doing it"), and I don't have any plans of checking out of this joint just yet. Which all seems to be the opposit

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Christmas Gift Ideas

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

I have such a hard time figuring out what to get my kids for Christmas. While I wouldn't say they are spoiled (they don't have all the latest electronic gadgets ... I have a Kindle that they can use and they share an old Ipod Touch that Joe's mom handed

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"Marzipan"

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

"Marzipan" Sheets sticky with indulgent streaksthat Tide's extra strength will never Gain.Delightfully dirty this mindrecalling each delicious stain.The strain of overflowing.The constant pain of knowingjust how long it would last.I'm chasing remnan

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IWYP By: Whitney Ellen

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Look at me go, everyone. I managed to make it back here for round two of IWYP By: Whitney Ellen. To say I was blown away by the outcome of the first month would be a massive understatement and I'm seriously so happy with the overwhelming feedback I've re

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