Monthly Archives: August 2009
Wedding dresses are for birthdays
When I hit the “publish” button on this post last week, I had no idea it would resonate with so many of you. After posting about how I spent my 29th birthday, I followed up with a post and a … Continue reading
Filed under Being 29, Sandy's Closet
Do you understand Douchebag?
I’ve officially been 29 for one whole week. Happy anniversary to me. In honor of this special day, I’d like to impart a little wisdom because I’m nothing if not a little wiser at the ripe old age of 29 … Continue reading
Filed under Being 29, On my mind
He would have been 51
I try to reserve bandwagon jumping for things like new shit on HBO, the return of leg-warmers and Twitter. Not the death of pop stars. So this post (a rendition of something I posted before – another time, another place) … Continue reading
Filed under On my mind
Jazzercise: we have a lot in common
Turns out I’m not the only one gearing up for a milestone birthday this year: Jazzercise is turning 40 and on the brink of a reinvention. Coincidence? No chance. Jazzercise, founded by Judi Sheppard Missett in 1969, is making a … Continue reading
Filed under #13 Jazzercise, Before I Turn 30 List
Nosh: 8-step oven-baked tomatoes
My sister, Ashley, calls me often to talk about a lot of things, but our conversations about cooking usually go like this: A: Hey. How do you make those tomato things again? S: Didn’t I tell you this already? A: … Continue reading
Filed under #9 Reinventing Dinner, Nosh, Stuff I know for sure
It’s not just me. And it’s not just you.
30 is a big deal. Since starting to blog about my year-to-30 I’ve questioned if it’s really something people think about. There, I said it. Just because it’s a significant year for me doesn’t mean other people give a shit. … Continue reading
Filed under #12 Say what I mean, Turning 30
A quote about women and…. getting older
Anyone can see a pretty girl. An artist can look at a pretty girl and see the old woman she will become. A better artist can look at an old woman and see the pretty girl she used to be. … Continue reading
Filed under Quote this!
As I turned 29, this is what I was doing.
A lot of great things came my way as I ushered in 29 and kicked off my year of reinvention. Here’s a synopsis of my 24-hours, including some reviews and thoughts of some great places I visited in the city. … Continue reading
Filed under Being 29
Nobody likes a birthday pig: lessons of modesty on your birthday
Letting people know it’s your birthday is an art. You must be crafty, smooth, and above all, modest. Doing it right can get you a discount on your favorite breakfast or free champagne with your fancy dinner (which isn’t the … Continue reading
Filed under Stuff I know for sure, STUFF YOU SHOULD WATCH, Vlog!
Reinvention kick-off: Day One
Today is THE day. Booyah! Just home for a shower and quick wardrobe change before I’m whisked away to what I’m sure will be a phenom dinner. Fant-as-tic day so far. Lots to dish. I will have details (and pictures … Continue reading
Filed under Turning 30
