Recent Entries

• Looking down the path

  by Meredith Newton November 28, 2006
  Today I bought something that I have not had since the night of August 28, 2005. A bed of my own. I bought a futon (one that also doubles as a couch), and while I will not have the mattress portion until tomorrow (what’s one more night on the floor?), I am finally really putting my apartment togethe...

• I dreamed a dream

  by Meredith Newton November 26, 2006
  Just a little update before the BIG update. On Tuesday I see the endo and find out what will happen with hormones.Like everyone else, I’m still in shock over Becca. She was teaching me Dutch, too.I had my follow-up meeting with the Associate Dean last week. He was impressed with my work. I was asked...

• I'm not sorry, I was having fun

  by Meredith Newton November 19, 2006
  I have the smartest child in the world. I took my now-9 year old daughter on Friday to the King Tut exhibit at the Field Museum. She has already decided to be an Egyptologist when she grows up, so this was well worth the money. She astounded everyone in the exhibit with her extensive knowledge of Eg...

• A new career move?

  by Meredith Newton November 15, 2006
  I guess I am technically an actress now.My museum job started on Monday with over 8 hours of mind-numbingly boring orientation. The lunch was decent.I found out that I am one of the few non-actors in my department. That means when I interviewed/auditioned, I was really showing off my acting skills, ...

• Another step begins

  by Meredith Newton November 9, 2006
  Happy birthday to my little angel today! She is a full 9 years old! And straight into a convent by the time she is ten. Either that or I am investing in a shotgun. If she thinks she is ever going to date (which will be never), when those little boys come to the house to meet me I will be sitting at ...

• Votes, makeup, addresses, and work

  by Meredith Newton November 7, 2006
  Yes, I did vote today.I know, what is an Anarchist doing voting at all? It’s my little "f’ you" message to the Republican party. Make that as you will.I wanted to make sure I left an impression at the polling place. I was starting to get all dolled up, including my wig. As I mentioned befo...

• In loving memory

  by Meredith Newton November 3, 2006
  For the past four years I go through this at this time........My eldest sister Lisa passed away just a few years ago. I just stood there and watched it happen. I couldn’t do anything to help. We had to pull the plug. No choice. And I just stood there.Lisa, I love you.

• The voice of experience

  by Meredith Newton November 1, 2006
  Girls, here’s a little tip:When you go to leave an erotic voice mail message for your SO, it might be a good idea to remember that she might not be the only person to hear it.Whoops.

• France, lipstick, jobs and a microphone

  by Meredith Newton October 27, 2006
  First, let me say how nice it was to see Mags back in the chatroom last night.Why won’t I ever learn? I’m still going around passing myself off as French. I’ve had a lot of French tourists on the boats lately and had some great opportunity to practice the language. They’ve been great with the tips, ...

• Getting ready to make some moves

  by Meredith Newton October 23, 2006
  Peace to all.Several things going on. I had a great interview last week with an insurance company. I used to be a Compliance Analyst years ago and, until the full-time academic job happens, I might go back into it. If this company offers me the job I will take it. I’d be stupid not to take it.Then, ...