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Handwritten thank you letters mean more to me than my caffeine addiction...also random acts of Diet Coke deliveries are appreciated!

I'm mad they didn't accept "Susan"

Bridgit Jones's Diary. We both knew it was ridiculous and unrealistic but watching Colin Firth makes you forget about whatever bothers you. We also set aside time once a year to watch the 1995 version of "Pride and Prejudice" (also starring Colin Firth) even if we are in different… Read More

Laika Studios always makes some poignant films. One I appreciate now is ParaNorman because it showed how complicated family relationships can be and that sometimes you won't understand each other, but it's what you do for each other that matters. It also addresses the idea of the… Read More

I teach high school... how would I not know someone with any of these names?

I turned to apps to help. LoseIt! forced me to keep track of everything I ate and my exercise, Charity Miles encouraged me to do it for someone else (and the added motivation of the members Hogwarts Running Club), and ZombiesRun! prepared me for the apocalypse :)

"Ashleigh" isn't an alternative. It's actually the feminine spelling of the name. "Ashley" used to be a surname or a man's first name. Also, who cares? There are multiple ways to spell multiple names. It doesn't make them "hipster."

Casetify. Once you've invested in the initial case, you can change it up quite often. I have a running rotation of three back panels (which were only $15) and it's amazing. I've dropped it multiple times and it doesn't even scratch. I am the envy of my high school students.

I can't think of a single reason to remember her last day. I'd rather think of the 17 years instead. Please don't make this a post. It's one of those things that can be as hard as losing a parent for some people and it's not a form of entertainment.

I'm from Texas. We go to Whataburger. It is never terrible.