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Got Milk

03.13.2008 · Posted in All You Need is Love

There’s only one option when it comes to washing down an ooey-gooey chocolatey dessert … a tall glass of cold milk. And not only does my boyfriend agree, he’s considerate enough to have a glass waiting for me at the table … a glass to share, that is.Me (walking into the dining room with said [...]

Lost and Found

Setting: Savannah, GA Characters: Emily, Nick, and Nick’s entire family (just two days after our first meeting) Emily to Nick as she takes the camera from around his neck to snap photos in the historic district: “Where’s the lens cap?” Nick’s response: “I don’t know,” as he nervously checks his pants pockets. Nick, increasingly more [...]

A Night at the Opera

11.19.2007 · Posted in All You Need is Love, Tasty Travels

As part of Nick’s quarter-century birthday celebration, his parents purchased him two tickets to see “Die Zauberflöte” at The Metropolitan Opera. Fortunately for me, I got to be his date! I had my own personal fashion consultant / hair stylist / make-up artist (thanks, Steph!) to prep me for the iconic night-out. While she primped [...]

My Man

07.30.2007 · Posted in All You Need is Love

(Written during the fall of 2006.) Intellectually stimulating, witty smart sense of humor, makes me laugh out loud, and values family above all else. Never ever smokes. Ambitious and adventurous and athletic. Compassionate and romantic and respectful. Attractive and affectionate. Values nature and doesn’t mind getting dirty. He can’t dress better than me or take [...]

I Want You to Want to Do the Dishes

02.14.2007 · Posted in All You Need is Love

Best line of The Breakup, and so true. It’s not about the actual act of helping, it’s about the desire to help. In Vince Vaughn’s case, it’s not about putting down the video game controller, getting off of the couch, and helping Jennifer Aniston clean up after the dinner party. No, it’s about her not [...]