Occasional musings from a Left-coast Canadian ExPat in Oxford.
I’ve been debating over what to write lately – everything I think of seems to be either very mundane, or very whiney. I figure my readers don’t need to hear about either of those – but how about both! mundanities I had a pretty quiet weekend. Friday evening was spent out with friends playing Carcassonne … Continue reading Up n Down
If you’re out there, anywhere, I’d love to talk to someone who’s highly experienced in piercing. Specifically, multiple nipple piercings in relation to breast feeding. I’d like to have mine re-pierced (after a rejection), and want to know the likelihood of scar tissue blocking the ducts. Not that I’m thinking of reproducing any time within … Continue reading Wanted
Since Mandy asked not once, but twice in previous comments, and I don’t have anything else interesting to say at the moment, I present to you:
Jen’s guide for successfully going from very long to very short hair with as little trauma as possible
1. The Decision
Think about it for a long, long time. When you think you really want short hair, think for at least a few more weeks. If you can not go more than 2 weeks without buying some new hair bauble or barette or chopstick-like thing to stick in it – short hair is probably not for you.
Continue reading “Haircut Entry”
Calling all eligible bachelors (or bachelorettes for that matter): Are you having a fabulous Christmas party this season? Are you lacking an appropriate escort to said event? Look no further! I am available! And I am cute, and socially proficient! (Or at the very least, I will not get so drunk that I dance on … Continue reading Attention:
Oy vey. And I said keep me away from shopping. Instead, I ventured south to Bellis Fair mall today with a few friends to get my target fix and stock up on a few necessities that are only available south of the border. And I am SHOPPED OUT. My feet hurt from so much mall … Continue reading Shopaholic
A reward for those of you up and at ’em before 2:30pm today: You get to have a say in choosing my hair colour! Here’s an old picture of my hair. It’s currently got much more blonde and caramel colours through it, but I don’t have any more recent pictures on webspace anywhere. At least … Continue reading Early Bird
Because I’m such a wonderful child, my parents brought me some lovely trinkets from their excursion overseas. Among the spoils: -Belgian Chocolage (from Belgium of course) -Framed Art Print from Verona of Juliet’s balcony -Fancy cheese themed Apron from Pisa (came in handy while making the turkey) -Jewelry from Holland (where my family’s from) -Beer … Continue reading Meanie
Ok, I have apparrently been launched back into my teenaged years. Not only do I have a silly little crush, I also have zits. THREE of them. Of course, there is a reason for them, but it doesn’t make them any more fun. I suppose it’s fitting that I’m also going to a good ol’ … Continue reading Sweet 16
Ah hah. The cool boots have found me. Women know what I’m talking about. You don’t find great shoes, they find you. They whisper, purr, draw you in, then wrap your feet in soft, soft leather and promise to take you anywhere…. Now I just need a hott date to take me and my hott … Continue reading …were made for…
I’ve seen those “what’s in your purse/wallet” posts quite a few times – and although they seem neat, they also sound a bit boring. Then Mac found a way to spice it up – How much is your purse (including contents) worth? Here’s mine: Purse: $20.00 Wallet: $20.00 Average Cash: $40.00 Medication: $20.00 Make-Up: $45.00 … Continue reading Handbag Fortune
I’ve finally decided (now that I’m feeling decidedly more Human) to take the advice in the card my dear dearheart gave me on Movie Night: Wear some Really Cool Boots. So, instead of my runners, or my docs, or my (flat) sandals – I am wearing boots. They’re kindof like this (only not really – … Continue reading These Boots
I forgot that, even when you’re sick and wearing sweats, when your nose is red and swolen from blowing it every 5 minutes, wearing some fabulous underwear can still make you feel hot. That said, I still feel like ass on a stick. Hot ass, but ass none the less. Continue reading Reminder
As the days go by, and I search my closet for “something to wear” it becomes painfully obvious that as time has gone by, my ability to look like a girl has flown right out the window. I’m still good with the makeup and hair, but the girlie clothes seem to have gone by the … Continue reading I feel Pretty
Don’t you hate it when you have your sights set on something – and someone else totally fucks it up? I booked a hair appointment for this afternoon, and I was really looking forward to it. My hair is already a bit overdue for a cut & colour – and I DO NOT want to … Continue reading Flopsy
You are the Low-Fidelity All-Star. You were bornwith your cool, and it’s totally natural. Yourun the gamut from Hipster Supreme (only theycan ingest as much coffee as you) to the geekyhipster (Mario Kart, anyone?). What Kind of Hipster Are You? brought to you by Quizilla In other news, I took the new blades out for … Continue reading c’est moi