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It’s that time again, folks.

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In which Emma offers a visual representation of the end of the semester as an explanation as to why she hasn’t been blogging lately. WARNING: TERRIFYING MIMES. Continue reading »

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Dear Mr. Coffee

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Dear Mr. Coffee, I have, yet again, felt the terror of your hatred and disdain. At this point, it’s all too clear: we have grown apart, and so have our wants and needs. It’s over, Mr. Coffee. I wish you the best. And no, we cannot be friends. Good luck with your future endeavors at … Continue reading »

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Things 20/20 Has Made Me Fear

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In which Emma tries something different by offering an important list. Continue reading »

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Dr. Strangedrugs, Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying Because I Forgot What I Was Worried About (Part Two)

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Here’s the second part of the story I started last week. There are bongos in this part. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Thirty-Five

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In which Emma shows pictures of awesome things rather than complaining about being sick, and then does the whole photo-a-day thing, natch. Continue reading »

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“She doesn’t want a husband, she wants a wedding.”

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In which Emma ditches her dreams of a fancy party at the altar because she realizes they aren’t the point. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Twenty-Eight

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In which Emma explains why she isn’t moaning and groaning and shows photos from an awesome week. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Twenty-Seven

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In which Emma review the week and offers a pictorial representation of what it feels like to have kidney stones. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Nineteen

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In which Emma fights through her death plague to post her photos of the week. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Seventeen (AND BEYOND)

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In which Emma offers a great many photographs for the week and then some past. Continue reading »