Author Archives: godotchris

just another day

Posted on September 29, 2015 by godotchris

The thing about grief is that there is a part of you that just wants to forget, and another part that never wants to let go. It is a constant battle. Some days it is easy to keep things in … Continue reading →

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a trip to whole foods

Posted on June 24, 2013 by godotchris

We had big plans for Sunday. We were going to have pizza at this place in Costa Mesa that we have heard about frequently. Then we were going to go back to the open to the public restaurant supply store … Continue reading →

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5114 days

Posted on June 21, 2013 by godotchris

That is 14 years plus the extra leap days. It is still hard to believe that it has been that long since my Mom was found dead in her itty bitty apartment in San Francisco. I still can remember having … Continue reading →

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i need to change

Posted on June 20, 2013 by godotchris

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realize how blessed you are. I found this quote on Pinterest, and it just felt like the nudge I needed … Continue reading →

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father’s day is coming

Posted on June 14, 2013 by godotchris

For whatever reason, Father’s Day has never bothered me much. Mostly I think it is due to the fact that I have had longer to deal with it, and also that it isn’t as in your face as Mother’s Day. … Continue reading →

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thinking about goals

Posted on May 29, 2013 by godotchris

I am honestly not sure what brought this up, and I am not sure I have ever written about it before. I will warn you that it is a bit disturbing, and frankly, odd. I still cannot really make sense … Continue reading →

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things were said

Posted on May 22, 2013 by godotchris

Lots of things were said, but here are some of the best gems from this visit: You can show your green card at the hospital for free medical care. They reportedly learned this from the friend they bumped into at the … Continue reading →

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penny wise pound foolish

Posted on May 22, 2013 by godotchris

One of the things that really drives me batty during these visits is their illogical logic. A big part of it centers around how they look at the cost of things, and it always seems to end with B trying … Continue reading →

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just another day at the home depot

Posted on May 17, 2013 by godotchris

Honestly, I have no idea how they haven’t been kidnapped, chopped into pieces, and left in the desert somewhere. They have this tendency to go up to strange people and try and make friends with them. They are just very … Continue reading →

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the birthday bash

Posted on May 16, 2013 by godotchris

When the PM called back in March to say that they were coming to LA to celebrate B’s birthday, I was literally speechless. I honestly didn’t know what to say after last year’s fiasco. I felt sad for B that … Continue reading →

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