a few things i know for sure...

aka i will love oprah until the end of time.

there's nothing like being sick to get you to listen to your body. right now, my body is screaming, "slow the heck down. drink more water. chug that mucinex, and sleep in past 5:00AM. repeat these things for the next 3-5 days. i'll let you know when you can stop."

the second this cold is gone, i will finally get that dang flu shot.

"the sandlot" is just as good when you see it for the 268th time.

mucinex is the best thing since sliced bread. i'll never take another medicine again.

as much as i adore julia roberts, she never should've been liz gilbert in eat, pray, love. to me, that book was nothing short of stunning. and yes, julia is julia, but that's not enough for me to earn her the right to play that role.

knowing that classes start next week, and that travel writing is among them, along with one of my best friends moving a block away, has really, really got me looking forward to 2012.

it's of utmost importance to start a new year with people you love. and homemade pizza and prosecco.

sometimes there is nothing better than hearing your mom's voice when every part of you aches. 



i'm adopting the mantra/rally cry of more fun, less fear for 2012. i think it's quite perfect.