Kristyn H.

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Weight Issues

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 11:14 am
With the holidays coming and none of my clothes fitting me again, I’ve been thinking that maybe I should do something about my weight.   I hate that I’m not able to lose weight, and the ...
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TiVO & the mighty HD!

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 7:14 pm
I was recently talking a friend of mine via Twitter when it came up that his TiVO hasn’t worked since he went HD.  I don’t know why, but I can’t seem to get this out of my head, I k...
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Marilyn

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 2:05 pm
I saw a book I want at Hastings Tuesday afternoon.  We went there to browse, we didn’t buy anything, but they have a book about Marilyn Monroe that I am dying to have!  It’s a beautiful ...
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Now at…

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 4:32 pm
You can now also look for me at http://prettypessimist.com.
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Franchise?

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 1:23 pm
I have to say, I am absolutely amazed by what qualifies as a franchise! Okay, backing up, a few days ago I came across a top franchises website.  I promptly ignored it.  Then, this morning, while b...
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Pretty!!

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 1:15 pm
One of my favorite things to do is look at photographer websites online.  I know, it sounds strange, and no, I’m not shopping for pictures.  I just low how beautiful photographer’s websi...
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Homeward bound, but before then…

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 10:20 am
With Matt and I planning a move back to California when I’m done with my Master’s degree, the logistics behind a move like that have been on my mind quite a lot lately.  To say I’m ...
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TSTC

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 4:52 pm
When I first moved to Texas, I went to TSTC in Waco.  TSTC is a trade school, with a lot of good AA & AS programs.  Anyway, my major was drafting.  I’ve always loved it, unfortunately, I suck...
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Education, online

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 4:20 pm
With the economy being what it is right now, a lot of people are turning to education.  Those who never finished their degrees are going back to school, while those who did are applying for graduate ...
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Random bits

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 10:02 pm
I saw something today that got me thinking about my childhood.  When we were little girls, the high school in Victorville was selling off a bunch of it’s old classroom furniture.  I’m ac...
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I need a vacation!!

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 9:55 pm
I’m having a really tough semester. This is the last one, but it’s been hard all the way around. All my grades have been good, so far, but I can’t escape the feeling that I’m...
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Junk mail… Get thee out of my inbox!!

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 2:38 pm
I’m thinking maybe I should open a new email address. I don’t know that I want to, but my inbox is always full of junk mail, no matter how much crap I relegate to the spam folder. I̵...
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Only at Wal-Mart

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 11, 2009, 11:32 am
Matt and I were in Wal-Mart a few days ago, which is always a fiasco. We had a cart full of groceries, got to the check out, and it was there that I nearly caused a scene! The Hispanic woman in fron...
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Leaky Windows

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 11, 2009, 11:16 am
It’s been raining here on and off for days. The windows all leak, some worse than others. I really, really, really need to caulk them. I even bought the caulk and safety products like gloves ...
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Ani would love this!!

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 10, 2009, 10:39 am
Yes, I know, I’m one of those totally spaz owners.  I admit it, but I love my little guy!  I totally want to get him pet steps so he can get on the bed easier, or maybe one of those dog ramps!...
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Car Insurance

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 10, 2009, 10:23 am
Earlier this year, Matt and I had a bit of trouble with our car insurance.  We’ve been with the same company for 5+ years, and though they were trying to make us pay another damn deposit, we de...
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Sometimes Simple's Best

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 6:28 pm
I talked a while back about my skin and that I feel like I have bad skin.  I got a lot of good suggestions, which I appreciate immensely.  I decided, after I spent some time looking into everything,...
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Update in 185 characters or less.

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 10:20 am
Very quick update about what’s going on with me lately.  In short, everything and nothing.  I have a TON of school work, like a ton, but it’s nothing new.  Last Monday, I left the house...
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Stupid flu shots

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 10:13 am
So, Matt wants us get the Flu and N1H1 Flu shots.  I don’t want to.  I know, I know, they don’t give you the flu, but they DO make me sick, at least the flu shot does.  This year, thank...
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Once more, dear friends.

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 5:23 pm
In case you missed it… The Pretty Pessimist That is all. …(¨`·.·´¨) …..`·.¸.·Kristyn
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The ol' standby

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 10:55 am
I wrote a while back that I was considering trying some sort of acne treatment because I’m self-conscious about my skin.  I got some really good suggestions, which I appreciate.  Yesterday, I ...
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Infomercials

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 10:14 am
I was sitting up late last night watching infomercials.  I should have been sleeping, but I have so much going on right now that sleeping is almost impossible for all the noise in my brain.  You wou...
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GoGo!!

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 9:39 pm
http://prettypessimist.com Ready? Set? GOGO!! …(¨`·.·´¨) …..`·.¸.·Kristyn
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Annoying racket!

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Sep 26, 2009, 10:59 am
So, this might sound weird and some of you might have no idea what I’m talking about, but… I sort of figured out what that annoying, and rather loud, ticking coming from my dashboard is. ...
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I love this time of year!!

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 3:58 pm
It’s starting to feel like fall in central Texas.  It rained for about 5 days, on and off, last week.  This week it’s been sunny, so far, but it’s beautiful.  The air is warm, but...
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Goodbye, Patrick

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 7:39 pm
After a long battle with pancreatic cancer, Patrick Swayze passed away today.  I can hardly believe it, he was so young.  Too young.  We all loved him in Dirty Dancing, I loved him Point Break.  ...
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The Cost of Care

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 10:15 pm
Since I began blogging, years ago, I’ve always made a point of keeping political discussions out of my posts.  Most of the time, I’m either too indifferent or too uninspired to discuss it...
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Unrest

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Sep 3, 2009, 5:01 pm
This probably won’t surprise you, but I’ve been feeling pretty self conscious lately.  I think it has something to do with things being so unsettled right now.  My last semester (probabl...
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Damn depression

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Sep 1, 2009, 11:49 am
I know I’ve not been around much lately, but school is keeping me really busy.  I’m so tired all the time lately, I have no idea what’s wrong with me.  I’ve just been feeling...
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Gold = a little extra $$

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Sep 1, 2009, 11:22 am
I decided, after seeing their commercials, that I would try the cash for gold thing.  I had a few odds and ends things laying around, a few broken chains, some earrings eternally missing their counte...
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A bit of good news…

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Aug 27, 2009, 6:19 pm
I didn’t want to say anything until I was sure it would all work out and now that it has, I have something exciting to share.  Pardon the upbeat tone of this entry, I’m still feeling pret...
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Obsessing, again… already!!

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 9:00 pm
If you know me at all, or if you read here with any regularity, then you know that I’m somewhat obsessed with NaNoWriMo.  I love it!!  October and November have become my favorite months of th...
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Reclaiming space

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 8:11 pm
When I was a little girl, I use to pass the time dreaming up spaces.  What I mean is, I use to take notebook paper and pen and design rooms.  I didn’t do it visually, we’re not talking s...
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Do you happen to know…?

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 9:13 am
Anyone happen to know if refrigerators that don’t have an ice maker still use refrigerator water filters or not? My fridge isn’t staying as cold as it should, I think I might need to repl...
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Oh, the horror!!

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Aug 21, 2009, 8:33 am
We have to go to Waco today.  It’s the first day of the tax-free holiday and my IL’s want to buy us clothes.  It’s nice of them, but it’s been a long week and I’d reall...
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That'll teach me, redux…

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Aug 17, 2009, 10:44 pm
I thought the situation with my Film Studies class warranted an update after last week’s tirade.  I spent all day last Thursday, and also on Friday, working on the 10 page long paper, which I t...
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Ugh!!

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Aug 17, 2009, 9:44 am
I swear to you, if I have to see one more episode of John Stewart and Stephen Colbert, I’m going to scream.  Matt has been watching all the episodes on the TiVO, which is so aggravating.  The ...
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Want & Need

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Aug 15, 2009, 3:32 pm
Summer school is now officially over.  It’s over and I need a day off.  The 10 page paper ended up being almost 14 pages.  Sadly, my prof made it clear that anything over 10 pages would recei...
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Bella True

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Aug 14, 2009, 1:17 pm
Have you seen Bella True?  If you haven’t, and you appreciate jewelry, you should click the link.  Go ahead, click it.  Their collection is absolutely beautiful!  I could (and have) spent ho...
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Good news, Bad news

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Aug 13, 2009, 11:58 pm
Summer school is almost over!!  I couldn’t be more pleased.  I’m pretty sure I made a B in geology, which is awesome, especially since I failed it before.  3 cheers for passing geology,...
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Words, lots and lots of words!

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Jul 6, 2009, 12:46 am
I must tell you, having committed myself to writing 1,000 words a day in July is doing wonders for my word count!  Before I joined this challenge/group, my Love’s Daughter project’s word ...
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Cosmic signs: 1,000 words a day!

Kristyn H. posted an article on - Jul 1, 2009, 3:37 pm
I think the universe is trying to tell me something.  I don’t even believe in cosmic signs, but today has been one of those days when they fall out of the sky onto your head, making it impossib...
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