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My 9-11

I can’t believe I just found my journal from 2001, and the only mention of 9/11 was that it was 2 weeks ago. My focus was on my boyfriend at the time. I tried my email account, and it only goes back to 2004. I’m hoping I have my account typed somewhere, but that was several computers ago. So for now, I’m going to attempt to write everything from memory. On Tuesday, September 11, 2001 a little before 8 I was waiting at the bus stop in my Pimmit Hills neighborhood in Falls Church, VA. I rode the bus to the Metro Station. I remember thinking explicitly, “It is a beautiful day.” And for months after nine eleven, I didn’t dare mutter or even think that phrase. My ride in was uneventful, as was my mile walk from Farragut West to my job on 18th and T ST in DC. It was my second month as an Intern at a nonprofit organization. I liked my job enough, was happy to be free from college, living with friends, and generally having a great time. Shortly after arriving at work, a coworker, I think ...

Baby Shower Time

A few months ago, I posted about my friend Irene's amazing party decorating abilities . She hit the mark again yesterday for our friend's baby shower. Irene volunteered to do all of the decorations. Even the hurricane would not stop her from living out her vision. She arrived at my house in Richmond at 9 AM Saturday, gave me the directions (written and verbal) complete with diagram, and shortly after she turned around to head back home to Virginia Beach where the storm was already getting started. She was sad to miss the shower, and we missed her too. Here's some of her amazing craftiness. I hope it inspires you too!! Irene went with a "Grow" theme after hearing Lindsay's nursery theme. Irene bought the milk vases at the thrift store, and found the flowers at a craft store. She made the banner out of scrapbook paper. Irene glued the letters together, to make a sign we could put anywhere (and Lindsay could incorporate into the nursery if she wanted.) S...

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday, inspired by P. Allen Smith A word about Wordless Wednesday .

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