Monthly Archives: December 2008

Grapes and a Suitcase

Here are three traditions I have followed since I was little. Even though New Year’s Eve never quite meets our expectations, it’s comforting to know that no matter where my family members are, they are all doing the exact same thing when the clock … Continue reading

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Spictacular Holiday Traditions

Here you go faithful reader, a lesson in Venezuelan holiday traditions: On the Venezuelan side of the family, we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve.  It’s a tradition handed down from one Indian to another to another many many full-feathered moons … Continue reading

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Wacky Wednesday

Normally I am deathly afraid of spiders, but for some reason the spiders in this video don’t scare me as much. Thanks Umes!

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To the person in my office who stole my chocolate yogurt

Tomorrow when the IT guy comes back from out of town and I ask him to review the security camera outside the office kitchen, I will know who you are and you will pay. On a lighter note, The Daily … Continue reading

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A Christmas Tale of Caution

When your mother guilts you into going to buy a Christmas tree with her despite the fact that she knows she gave birth to a monster that does not believe in the baby Jesus, you should not go because: 1. Every year … Continue reading

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Early Morning Ritual

Don’t deny it: this is the cutest Chiweenie you have ever seen.

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Tips for Traveling to Iceland in the Winter

My brother and I compiled the following list of helpful tips if you are planning on going to Iceland in the winter: Coastal areas in Iceland tend to be windy, gales are common, especially in winter, but thunderstorms are extremely … Continue reading

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Why you should never travel with your parents

because it makes you want to smoke, A LOT. My brother, on the other hand, was the ideal traveling companion– except when he was cockblocking me because people mistakenly assumed that he was my boyfriend.  Oh well, you win some you lose … Continue reading

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