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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-Eight

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In which Emma somehow manages to provide spoilers for her own damn blog. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-Seven

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In which Emma posts a lot of cat photos, even for Emma. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-Five

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In which Emma gets all festive and glittery. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-Three

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A belated but grateful photo recap. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-Two

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In which Emma combines Instagram, poetry, and general misanthropy in an attempt to make the most obnoxious blog entry ever. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Thirty-Nine

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In which I describe the intensity of the most intense week I’ve ever had EVER (NOTE: actual intensity of said most intense week is not guaranteed). Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Thirty-Seven

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In which Emma announces her intentions to (finally) (maybe) actually get organized and then posts a bunch of pictures of her cats sleeping and looking at things with scorn. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Thirty-Six

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In which Emma shares some hard-learned lessons and also some pictures of stuff. Continue reading »