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My fiancée is an amputee, so we went as Ralphie and the Leg Lamp from A Christmas Story. He was fragile, but it was worth it!

The summer I was 9, I had the brilliant idea to make my younger brother pull me (on roller blades) behind him while he rode his bike. This adventure was just dandy until he hit a crack in the sidewalk. I, of course, fell down on my bum. However, he didn't immediately notice and KEPT… Read More

Dom Monaghan played Merridoc, not Samwise. Totally cool gem of film trivia, still! :)

When I turned 16, I promised myself that would not have sex until I was confident and largely comfortable with who I am. I had seen too many women whose identities got tied around someone else's penis, and I did not want to allow that happen to me. It's hasn't always been "cool",… Read More

When I was 10, I had the brilliant idea of having my younger brother pull me (I was on rollerblades) behind him while he rode his bike. We hit a piece of uneven cement, and I fell on my bum. He then accidentally dragged me over another piece of uneven cement. This split my tailbone… Read More

The best part of being short is that I can sleep — quite comfortably — anywhere. Literally. Grandma's short couch? No problem. Be backseat of the car? Plenty of room. Underneath your desk? A nap time haven. Being short does have this fabulous perk.

The most annoying misconception about people who have anxiety is that we are too tightly wound to be productive and are not enjoyable people to be around. My anxiety allows me to maximize my productivity, AND it also means I put a lot of thought into my relationships. Our anxiety… Read More

Oklahoma City is truly one of the most underrated cities in America. I've driven all across the country in the past few years, and OKC is definitely an unexpected gem. Brick Town is fantastic fun, and downtown is also pretty great. It's a surprisingly walkable city, with plenty of… Read More