Author Archives: Carissa

21
Nov, 2005

so many happy things!

sorry i’ve been silent for a few days, but i’ve been a bit busy. let’s start on friday. friday morning, i went to break the news to my boss that i’ve applied for a position at a different library, closer … Continue reading →

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17
Nov, 2005

winter moon

this morning, i woke up facing my bedroom window. outside, it was that time of day when it could still be night, but it might be morning (or at least that was the level of light). as i looked through … Continue reading →

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16
Nov, 2005

first snow!

today is the first snow of the season and it’s lovely! it started off kind of yucko–small, tiny, biting flakes–but the flakes keep growing and the ground is getting whiter and whiter. so pretty!

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15
Nov, 2005

spontaneous traveling part 2

so… this time it’s not me traveling. and i’m still trying to decide if it’s officially “happy stuff” because there’s some jealous (and then again not) involved in this post, but… here’s the story, decide for yourself. this morning, a … Continue reading →

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15
Nov, 2005

another addictive game

thanks to a friend of mine, i am now aware of yet another addicting word game available for free online. this one’s got a familiar premise and it’s super easy to sign on to play and you’re playing (at least … Continue reading →

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14
Nov, 2005

whole grain breakfast

mmm…. today for breakfast i had a bowlful of steel-cut oats and a slice of whole wheat and flaxseed bread that i’d baked yesterday. it felt just a little bit fancy even though it’s very elemental food. there’s nothing better … Continue reading →

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12
Nov, 2005

eat-a-fajita

last night was our annual eat-a-fajita party. sadly, since the parents are no longer located in fajita-ville (y’know, near margarita-ville), the parties may be fewer and farther between from now on. it was suggested last night that perhaps we take … Continue reading →

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10
Nov, 2005

adrenaline!

so… i don’t know if this really qualifies as happy stuff, but we’ll get around to that. this morning i woke up rather abruptly, certain that i had heard someone walking around inside our house. i’d heard the stairs creak … Continue reading →

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07
Nov, 2005

and yet another post on the pretty leaves

ok, i know i’ve covered this topic already, but on my morning run, i saw the most lovely composition. it was a delicate tree (the kind with a few small trunks rather than one big one) with a smattering of … Continue reading →

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06
Nov, 2005

pidoodle in the stores!

i’m very excited! pidoodle is now being sold in stores! i’m in re+new and i’m working on getting into the glitter workshop and i’m also in store called “really cool stuff” that’s opening up later this month. i feel so… … Continue reading →

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