tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58054562011-09-10T06:58:15.081-05:00Glimpses of a life that will not provoke jealously or resentment, rather, a simplistic understanding of an understated life.csolovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784142520737788232noreply@blogger.comBlogger1491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5805456.post-62034349158975155542007-10-17T10:23:00.001-05:002007-10-17T10:58:48.646-05:00

I was ever so inspired by my good friend cody to update this little peach. It has been so long since I have posted- and there are a few distinct reasons for this.1. Myspace and Facebook and every other social network. I am so connected that there are literally 10 different ways you can communicate with me.2. I kind of forgot about my blog.3. I didn't have much to say that hadn't already been

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Cheers friends!

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So I feel as I write that I am primarily writing to my dear friend Jim. He may be the only person who still checks this. So you know Jim, it is LATE, and I have just returned home from a night that may make even you blush.I miss you. terribly.oy ve.c

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Today is Tuesday, it is COLD outside though in the spectrum of Iowa cold, we are just getting started. Last week on Wednesday it was 82 degrees F and Friday it was snowing. I wonder how there can be an expectation of Mental Health in this state when the weather clearly has some serious manic capabilities. Many people wo live in colder climates talk of a little friend called seasonal depression

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Hello! I am sneaking back into the blog world with little intention of sharing my return. I ceased the blog for a while partly because I felt like I had nothing to write about and primarily because what was going on in my life I wanted to enjoy. It got to the point where everyone one knew alot of things about me and I knew little about them... so is the risk of typing and posting on the

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I lived in Iowa City for the better part of five years. i would like to say that a top University and a pursuit of education kept me there, but we all know that would be a silly, or even a straight-forward lie. I stayed in Iowa City because you can exist there with great people and great culture and never really have to do anything amazing. There are skeletons in every closet and demons in

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Keep your eyes on the blog. In the days approaching, we will start the first annual Be My valentine Search where readers (you) can compete to be my valentine.No purchase neccesary.see you soon!c

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Many, if not all of you know where I work and what I do. It is impossible to deny the level of relationships you build with people (campers, consumers, clients). It is something that happens without effort, in an environment where acceptance rules, it is a simple beauty that evolves out of repect and dignity. When I see campers outside of camp many of them explain to me that they want to live

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My best is with Sam tonight, who barely survived last night. My hopes are that he can take it somewhat easy without the Chilli he ate for lunch haunting the birthday Celebration. And a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jason... even though you are 30. I hope the boys have a great night. I look forward to April when we are acquainted and the city regrets that I have arrived.So I took my mom to a drag

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I have always had, much like everyone else, a quiet disdain for New Years resolutions. Each year I have stated the default resolutions that I could regurgitate in my sleep. Loose weight, go to the gym, stop smoking, don't sleep with men without getting a name first, you know, all of the basics. The last six weeks have really messed all of that up for me. I actually RESOLVED something in the

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New Years Eve. There is always some hesitancy with New Years Eve... it is just another day, no need to go big, but then there is that underlining voice that tells you that you have to be a part of it. SO I decided to throw a very small get together of good friends to start the night off and then people were free to go their own ways to bigger things.People who were there: Tanner: for about

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Sobriety is a strange thing. I don't mean in the traditional reference of drugs and alcohol, though that certainly applies, but I feel as my life so incredibly sober right now. Many exist in this state, a sort of consciousness that serves all of the senses well and acurate. But for me sobriety means that my personality reaches near somberbess. I love to entertain friends and family, it is

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Thursday night I participated in the age old tradition of meeting highchool friends at a bar. Only this evening wasn't filled with small talk at the Scoreboard, it was filled with great people and great conversation at local Mary's.Tim, Jim, Ryan, Spencer, Matthew, and Shep all participated in the evening and I will have to say, it was delightful. I, thank you, drank only water, which was a

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That is right, despite all o fmy questions of the universe and religion... Istil refer to this season as the season of Christmas... it provides me with a magical little warm fuzzie and I like that. Do I respect that others do not celebrate the same? Why yes, of course, this is why I love that while I am talking to Alli on the phone I can sing the dradle song to her...I love that song. Also, my

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Hello wonderful friends!!! I am on the road to recovery, rocking 37 staples and becomning the next spokesperson for Direct TV. Once again, It never ceases to amaze me the care and concern for the people that i care anout.. and that care about me. thank you all for your well- wishes and prayers. Your positive vibes took me through a complex surgery that went SO smoothly.I have 37 staples from

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Today is the day. In one hour, my mother will be here and we will leave for the hospital. i will be in until Friday at the earliest. I am ready for this. This is what i want.Thank you to my terrific friends for all of your support. You are truly the best people in the world. Here's to a new life.My best,Claire

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My regards to the Valley High School graduates for their prime hosting abilities of after hours...Actually, the true props go to Mr. Spencer Griffin, who managed to get me to go out old school style and drink my way accross Des Moines. (ou are a great chef and a great host Spencer) a big thank you to the asshole bartenders at Racoon River who were so discreet about telling us the bar was

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The debate at hand is whether it is easier to be the great long distance friend or to be the convenient nearby friend. It comes from a history of friendship that usually heightens when my friends and I live apart and get to make the most of a few days each year when we are together. I enjoy close friendships, but I am better at friendships where I know there is a timeline. I know that this

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What's that? The date is set. December 6th, 2006 I will have gastric bypass in Grinnell. I know I said the date was set before, but then there was a few other unexpected things I had to do. And now they are done, and i have learned a new form of patience... and in less than two weeks a new part of my life will start and for that, I am truly excited.What excited me more than that are the

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After writing what ma have been my next best entry ever, I lost my blog. I will try to capture my thoughts another day- it reflected the pros and cons of local and distant friendship... if you would like to send m your thoughts, I will include them.I had been writing for well over an hour when I tried to bold a line and the whole thing erased. Bastard.Write with your opinions. Which suits you

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So, for those of you that have been waiting for a good story, I will not let you down. It has been both spoken and written, many times, that "ladies" do not vomit. I know this may come as a shock to ALL of you, but my status of a lady has been tarnished. It all started at what seemed to be a casual work gathering at a local bar. It was Casino Night, an attempt at boosting company moral

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I have edited and erased comments regarding my roomates on a previous post. I did not mean any ill-intention with this, but what we mean, and what happens is a different story.I forget the readership at times, and even though the initial purpose of this blog was for me, as a chronicle, I realize that is has turned ito more of a communication between myself and those wanting to know what I am up

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My surgery has been postponed. Bastards. I suppose I can reach deep down inside and pull together one last strand of patience. (which means, of course, that I will not have any patience for the rest of my life).This is a bit of a "ugh" blog so if you are looking for intelligent witticisms perhaps you should read elsewhere. Actually, you may find a few here... who knows what will happen.It sounded

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My surgery will be on November 1, 2005. Two weeks from today.

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It would be naive of me to think that as years pass the seperation of summer and the rest of the year isn't difficult and at times difficult to rationalize. My spirit thrives on the summer months. I believe it started when I was young and I arrived at the age when I began to wish and hope and anticipate that day in June when people came to celebrate me. My Birthday. When you enter grade

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By experts and doctors alike.. that I am a fat ass. This entry will be the only reference to this. so enjoy.I went to Grinnell on Thursday to see a brilliant doctor who was the final step before it was official. I will be having Gastric Bypass surgery. The earliest will be end of September, the latest will be mid-October. This decision comes from years of contemplation.. it is not an easy

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Andrew left Sunday... so last Wednesday night I decided to give him a little something to remember us by. I started smacking him in the same spot on his arm... at first just to hear the high pitched "whoop" jump from his lips, but afterwards, I realized that I could give the gift that keeps on giving- at least for the better part of ten days. Lucky for me, Matthew, Damo, Ryan, Joh, Brad, and Jo

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this is what you get for leaving. 

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mmmmm.. sho is thirsty boy 

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awww...boys! 

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Cody, Ryan, Brady 

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Why do I do the things I do when I am in Iowa City.... I lived there for the better part of four years and still shen i go back you would think that I am a twenty year old who has never had a drink in her life or a frat boy who is on his own personal sring break trying to tag everyone in sight. I would have to say that I am a adelightful combination of both. I like Iowa City because, cuturally

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I took a pre-surgury psych test today and it has been determined:a) I am not crazy.b) I am in the top 5% for problem solving skills. (I credit this to eight years at a non profit)c) one should not eat french toast with tomato soup for breakfast with eggs with corndogs and expect to concentrate.***Much more important:Allison Higgins got engaged last night!!! YEAH! She called as I was driving

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(Bjork song)So I am listening to the Oranges band right now and though it was compared to the "East Coast version of The Shins" in the latest SPIN magazine... I disagree. It's a nice flow of music but not the shins.Martyrs of Maudlin is the best band that you may not know about yet. they did an inhouse live plugged performance last night with Channel Q in Ames and rocked the show. If you want to

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Recently I posted "Summer in Review" but with all the pictures I posted it has been bumped off the main page.... click on the recent posts at right and have a read.

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I cannot believe that summer is coming to an end. The past two years the summers have passed with a slow mediocracy that has done my head in by the first week of August. This year, however, seems to be different. This year, friendships were made and the good times of the summer outweighed everything else. If you have been reading, I am sure that you will notice that my summer wasn't off to a

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Mustache rides 

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Kristi 

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vicky,claire, kyla 

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Brady and Claire 

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I realize that the readers of this blog may be experiencing intermintent disapoointment for my lack of communication and though i could flood this paragraph with excuses and reason, I shall pass.... I simply haven't had the focus to sit down and summarize the last weeks happenings. (damn there was an excuse) Truth be told, the past few weeks have been some of the best of the year and I feel quite

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Of course I remember Sarah Bell!!! ( I really am as excited as three exclamation points) back in the day when camp was golden and there was time to play capture tinkie Winky..... that sounds a bit rude but you know what I mean.How are you??you can email me at: cblecroy@hotmail.comI am scheduling an England trip for March..... mmm hmmm.

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It is not just a great Cure song... it is the truth. Well.. I went out last night for a few hours and had a few drinks with a guy that I have had a business relationship with for the past three years. He lives in the Bay Area and I live here. were are close in age.... in similar feilds... he drove 6 hours to hang out for the evening while he was out visiting camps in Minneapolis area. He is

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I would go into all the details of life since my last blog but a complete recount would be redundant... so I shall highlight..."Yeah, I just got out a long relationship so I am looking to have some fun..." This is a guys way of saying, "I would like to have sex with you... but I will not call you tomorrow." Luckily, I am hip to the lingo....because I say this many times myself to prevent long

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LAst night was a celebration of great people and great times. Pictures are posted below.... they fail to sum oup the two best parts of the night. For the sake of Andrew's dignity- i will not post the 10 pictures of all of us posing rather indecently around his facial area while he was sleeping. Ryan gave him a brain-baller... which is a trickier version of the tea bag. (gross).The other FANTASTIC

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Rosco and Brady. Before Mr. Bongsley arrived. So handsome. 

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Brady de"claire's" his love for me..... 

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This is what happens when Andrew drinks too much. 

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The Boys. L to R: Andrew, Damo, Ryan, Brady, and Matthew (my brother). So handsome! 

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Things are on the up. Mind over matter has thoroughly been my method of operation.... thank God for my mind. I had a fantastic weekend and it is each day that I am aware of how great the good people are in this world. I have no time or place for anyone else. I celebrated the Birthday with some truly fantastic people and I can really ask for nothing more. I feel loved.This summer is rocking my

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WARNING: This email is out of charater and not entertaining. It is a complete vent and I am working through it. I have let it out here, I am doing all right. I am picking up these peices.So some shit has happened, and as much as Iwould like to have a mature, rational explanation of the past weeks events, that cannot be possible here. I have kept my shit together for everyone for a week so

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I have declared today as "Friday Frienday". Today you should call your friends and tell them the following:you make good life decisionsyou are a gorgeous talented human beingof course someone wants to have sex with you!eat that ice creamof course it isn't you overreactingyou look great in those jeansyou cannot say these unless you love your friend and you mean these things- point is: if you

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Top ten reasons to feel good right now. (in no particular order)4. Camp is just around the corner. Although my role has changed and the once happy-go- lucky days of summer camp directing are over, the reponsibility of running 7 programs this summer is somehow overshadowed by the warm weather and the anticipation of the campers actually being here. This, i suppose, is why I am here and why I

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I heard this clip on the radio that said that we are capable of acheiving anything we dream. Sounds a little far fetched, but it provoked a conversation in the car on the way to a meeting. I was riding with people that I do not know too well, as they have just arrived... they begin with dreams like," Looks like I'll be a billionaire!", and " I'll finally get that Hummer", (I was the only one

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Hey there- a quick note to let all of you know that I will be out of town for the next 8 days. Iam off to Chicago for a camping conference. Should be a great experience- I am presenting a session to educate leaders on how to train their staff to break down labels concerning people with disabilities. I look forward to it.Have a great week!cl

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I have a friend that seems to be falling prey to my mischevious ways. Last Friday, he fell super hard for my Aprils fool's joke. So hard that I had to deliver flowers to his place of work in hopes of redeeming our friendship. Yesterday, he sent an invitation for a party to me and asked for a friends email. I wrote the following:Her email is clownpenis.fart@easterseals.orgOr kgardner@

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Yes, me moving to California was an Arpril Fool's joke. Evidently, this was not a "funny" "joke" or even a "prank". Here is the what happened. I thought it was funny. No one else did. If someone called to ask if it was April Fools, I became emotional and said that it was a really hard decision...blah blah blah. I got my brother too, who was so supportive over the phone that I actually felt

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I hate to reveal such a life desicion on the internet, but I feel that this is the best way to communicate with everyone one at once. For those with questions, please call.I have accepted a job in Berkley, CA. My start date is June 1st. Although this was the TUOUGHEST decision that I have ever had to make, I made the choice for me. I found the job on MSN, it is aagency for children with Autism

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I will take this opportunity to sway in a direction opposite of the usual sarcasm and cynicism for this blog. I will take this opporortunity to share a guarded and often underplayed purpose of this blog, which is: my sicere opinion.Terry Schiavo died today after her feeding tube was removed fourteen days ago at the order of her husband. Her parents faught for her life and pleaded with the supreme

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I will start with last weekend. There are pictures that represent the tomfoolery of this event, but you will have to visit Sam for that, as I am still waiting for my pictures(at this point you will have to go through the March Archives). (SAM!) Here is the thing. When Sam is in town, we often go to the same places, do the same things, and end up having a completely original and hilarious time.

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1. Is video bowling the new 'social activity' amoung twenty somethings, or is Des Moines super lame? I am a bit torn on this question, because I am a fan of the video bowling. This is why. We are going to back track a bit here so bear with me.When I moved to Des Moines, I knew it was the right choice for the time but I wasn't sold. Even with two years under my belt in a great job I wasn't sold on

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Week 2. Enter your guess under the comments section of the picture. The winner this week will win a two paragragh email stating how, just this once, you are better than everyone else. cheers!c

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guesswk2 

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Sam Griffin. Sam correctly identified the "Guess what this is" week one entry as " a cork in your brothers belly button". Thank you to all who entered the competition- we will have a new picture tomorrow. There were many great guesses and even some cold calls demanding to know what the picture was- I will not say that Sam won fair and square... but the again- why would i ever describe Sam as

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queen 

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Hey there super fans, I apologize for the lack of communication. Truth be told, I have had a great month but the lving got in the way of the writing. That and work is getting all sorts f busy so I do not have as much time to think up witty re-inactments of my life. Today, I have scheduled a little time to do jst that. I will break down this entry into categories in hopes that the reader can

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Week One. If you can correctly identify this picture, you win. Please submit any guesses through the comments section. Cody- you are not eligible because you already know what it is.Guess away!!

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guess what1 

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me and brother 

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Trouble now. I have somehow managed to guide myself through the process of uploading pictures to my blog. This picture was taken last Friday night after we had been to the bar... I was supposed to look micheivious and I don't think i was quite there. My next purchase will be a digital camera and we will now have a weekly segment called: "Guess what this is?" My brother and I play this

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As a part of growing my social and cultural existance I have dedicated Sundays, not to Jesus, but to my true savior: Barnes and Noble, or Borders, whichever I feel like. My friend Kelli and I have decided that Sundays are for going to the book store to fill our minds and souls with books and tidbits that will make us smarter, more confident, successful women. Yeah- yesterday didn't work. I

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As with all obligations and comittments to grooming, one sometimes has to sacrifice a bit of dignity to keep up appearences and/or not frighten young children. I woke up on Friday morning, looked in the mirror, and wondered with amazement where my three extra eyebrows had come from. Seriously, no longer eyebrows, welcome EYESBROW. I was shocked- how had i not noticed this, did I need the extra

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I am trying to figure out how to create links. Everyone else seems to do this so let's give a go. Look at this guy Jason's wesite. It is obscene, yet hilarious. Yeah, I figured it out- Thanks Andrew! To know more about my life, take a look at my friend Sam, where I work, and my dearest Cody. I will now be queen of the links. Happy New Years, more details on my drunken performance later...

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It is very amusing to me. You be the judge. Can you drink a 12pack of Coors light and still meticulously decorate a christmas cookie? Visit www.samuelgriffin.blogspot.com for proof. If you cannot do this, than I am better than you. I can do a number of things better than you. I am sure you are great at things too, but this is my blog, therefore, I am #1. Loving you loving me. c

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In the last week I have centered myself around previous enemy of my lifestyle. The gym. I have been going twice a day and am faithfully sticking to a "new eating plan" (code for diet). Why? Well, I'm fat and tired of it and the whole sloth look seems to be out this year. Who knew? So Tuesday and Thursday morning I attend a class called Fitness Fusion with Jessica, a perky and super fit

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The true test of this will be after this weekend, after my Holiday party has swept through Des Moines, leaving people in blaze of Holiday spirit, and a few without their dignity. wink. (I am listening to the Garden State soundtrack- as I have been for the past few months... it it like a fine wine..... mmmm) By the way- I wouldn't know fine wine if you threw a bottle a me. I live in iowa

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My computer is up and going again, thank you IT. I had a serious encounter with some sort of virus that basically destroyed everythingin my computer. We're up and running again and thanks to the internet, my productivity at work has slouched to a dismal low- however, I am much more informed on current events and ina better state of creativity. therefore, I feel it is all justified. An apology

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As best summarized by my friend Sam.... Everytime someone votes for George W., a kitten is killed. Well, nearly 60 million kittens are dead. I hope all of the greedy republicans look up from their tax breaks long enough to know that kittens are dead and America is divided. I am not a huge fan of felines... but kittens, come on. Bastards. I will have to say that the results of this years

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An evening at the local bar will do that to you. meetings all morning have sucked my will to live. I have taken "casual friday" to all time record low. I have more work to do and trips to plan for camp. Luke is leaving on monday morning and I have been pushing him away because I really don't like it when people leave... or maybe I don't like to be the one who stays. ugh. I am going to a

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today was an excellent day. I find when I can get away from the shackles of my desk, my outlook and appreciation come into perspective. My apologies for Monday's blog.... boring and bitchy. I wasted my time and am back on track. Sorry to have wasted yours. Today I had the opportunity to speak to two different groups. the first was a group of volunteers that donated a load of stuff for our

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It shouldn't be, but it is. I had a fantastic weekend, which started on Thursday. I went out with Jim and ryan and the night was splendid. Too many drinks- I will have to say. I think I may be coming to the end of my post-camp bender. Friday I had meetings and I think I may have taken the concept of "casual Friday" a bit too far. I had my Operations review for work and it was extremely

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Commenting under "anonymous" is bullshit. Kelli is impatient when she is trying to talk to me and I am typing a blog. "working", rather.Keith, isn't from a galaxy that far away.Old people at the doctor will tell you anything about their health or someone they know. Topic of today? cataracts.Although I work in human services, I am facinated by people with the little voice box stimulator. the

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I've been drinking alot lately. I have really been enjoying myself and departing with my responsible ways. One may call it a bender, I'll just call it a social life. Friends are in town, people are too be seen, and let's face it- I don't really have to go to work this time of year. I've got vacation days to last me until November. Aha... Let's start with last Wednesday when I decided to

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For those of you that are in question as to why I have not called you.. here it is. I lost my phone in a whirlwind of events on Thursday night. To get in touch with me please call my old number, at which time you will receive a message (from me) stating my new number. Never fear, just a phone call away. Allison. call me, and if you are the anonymous commentor... I'll get you. Just call me,

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I have been blogging for a year now. Offically, one year of my life has documentation. Accuracy filtered through what my mind will allow the reader to view. those of you who read sporatically (or often, as I write sporatically) check the archives and within a few minutes I am sure you will be able to know more about me than you thought you may want to know. Actually, the only thing I believe one

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Thanks Chris. Here is the story of a lovely evening of friends comfortable in the company of each other. And a very talented and fantastic band by the name of 'The Beautiful girls'. but they are not girls, they are men, very handsome men I might add, but if they were girls, the would be beautiful.... beautiful boys, from Australia... ahh the accent of a talented musician.... must I be smitten

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Awww. My friend Jim is returning to Iowa for a month from teaching in Prague for a year. I will have to say that I am delighted to see him return. Jim and I have a great time together regardless of the activity, though we are pretty skilled at drinking, dancing and telling stories until the wee hours of the morn. No other way to say it- I am so excited to see him. yeah. In other news, the

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7:30 Wake up, realize I don't have to be awake, go back to sleep. 9:30 Wake up, just kidding, go back to sleep. 10:30 Move to couch to watch Olympics. 12:30 Nap time. 2:30 Go to work, return a few emails, phone calls 4:00 Home after a long hard day. 4:45 shower. (no I did not shower before work, the un kept look will often encourage co-workers to tell you to go home and get some rest) 6:

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Tomorrow ends our Resident camp season. to most of you this is just another boring detail of a work clad blog scene. for me, this is a sense of completion, acheivement, sadness, happiness, insecurity, confidence... many many things. my first summer completed as a director. people of all ages that believed in me to lead them through an experience of changing peoples life, giving another human

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Let me highlight the weeks past events.  For those of you that read every so often let me enlighten you as to why my entries are so incredibly sporadic.   I work at a camp that consumes about 90 percent of my time, heart, soul, and mind.  a small sacrifice for the experiences that one is allowed.  Actually, I do not simply work here, I am responsible for everything that happens... overwhelming at

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I read this on the bathroom wall at Joe's place this last weekend in Iowa City. I thought it to be quite humurous... partly because of my recent dedication to talentless pop icons. (reader beware, the following is opinion- judge not.) Perhaps it is my camp state of mind that propells me into a state of want with ridiculous, sappy, love songs. case in point: I bought the Jessica Simpson cd

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Tuesday I celebrated my 26th Birthday. I remember being 21 (vaguely as I lived in SanFrancisco and was experiementing with a variety of lifestyles) and thinking how happy I was that I was not over 25 because it seemed gross. Well.... here I am and its not so bad... though I do believe my least favorite gift was the complex I gave to myself about being 26. fin. I didn't all out celebrate as I

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I hate to fill each blog with tales of camp... but it is my life at the time. The title of this blog reflects the part of my job that I find rather humorous. I am working with counselors that are all over the age of 18... and yet today... after having covered the topic three times, I had to draw a picture of what an innappropriate shirt to wear looks like... example: boobs out.. or as I like

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I realized that my identiy as lively and personable Claire (if I do say so myself) has been slowly morphing into "Claire the Camp Director". I credit much of it to the fact that staff are trickling in and as of Wednesday we will start our 10 day orientation. It is not a conscious change for me, rather, a subtle, yet drastic improvement in articulating the purpose of my goals expectations for

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After many requests I have now ( I believe) added comments to my blog- that means you (the reader) may comment on the happenings of my life. I hope that this will satisfy many of you that need this- and I know now that perhaps I will kow who it is that actually reads this. I would like to let everyone know that the only reason (true reason) that I have comments on my blog(if it worked) is

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I will start the weekend on Thursday... because that is when it starts- or at least the anicipation of the weekend. Thursday morning my Aunt (who has been like a second mom to me) had to put her dog to sleep. her dog was 15 years old- and was the only "child" my aunt has ever known. this dog was just as much family as myself or my brother or my sister. It was a bit surreal, my brother and I

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People are hypocrites... in every sense of the word. And I am a hypocrite. But when you are a hypocrite to the point of being a complete douche... give me a break- I'm tired of all of you- and myself sometimes... so land your bags at the door and just be honest with yourself. I couldn't care if you lie to me.

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Thank you Chris, for leading me into the pages of a great book. "You shall know our Velocity" by Dave Eggers. Though is has not led me away from my insomnia, it has aided in distracting my mind. This is great. For those of you that read this, my Birthday plans will be put into play on June 19th. My birthday is June 8th but I am pushing back the party for a few weeks in hopes of having a

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I wish i had recess today. I would like to swing.

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I have learned a few things today, from myself, and others, and it is only 10:47 am. This morning I doted over my hair for nearly an hour- this is absurd. I know that the new thing is soft curls and I had to give a presentation at 8:30 in front of the entire agency... so I though that I would really catch their attention with my new soft wispy curls.... right- first of all... when you have a

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