Tag Archives: Humor
CHRISTYISMS: Express Yourself!
Idioms can be confusing, especially for ESL students…and my mom. I’m sure many of you out there have botched a common expression or two, but 2012 was an especially productive year for Christy when it came to twisting (or downright … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHTS: Questions
Why is there a chalkboard in the hallway in “Goodwill Hunting”? Who named our wireless router “FBI Surveillance Van 1”? I’m guessing you, Little Brother. Bravo. Who else thought the McFlurry spoon was also a giant straw? Who else thinks … Continue reading
Let’s Get Weird
Everyone is weird. There’s no questioning that logic, so don’t even do it. Actually, do it. I dare you to tell me one person you don’t think is weird, and I’ll tell you why they are. My point being, eccentricities … Continue reading
CHRISTYISMS: Blurring the Lines of Reality
Whether it be fairies, centaurs, wookies, dragons, leprechauns, or garden gnomes, I revere mythical creatures as the most majestic beings to ever grace Imagination Land. How glorious would it be to ride atop a pegasus and play amongst fluffy marshmallow … Continue reading
Igloo Fairies
In an attempt to culture Boyfriend, I put on my best “The Answer is Yes” face and told him with my eyes that he would be attending not one, but four whole ballets in the next five months. As if … Continue reading
CHRISTYISMS: The Woman Behind the Words
My mother is like a rare and mythical creature. She, and the words she utters, are an enigma that can be explained by no man or woman living today. My personal theory is that the inner workings of my mother’s … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHTS: Part 1
I’ll believe computers can take over the world when Microsoft Word can accurately correct my grammar and spelling. Is horsepower actually related to the power of horses? And if so, how? Because I’ll be damned if my 1999 Chevy Malibu … Continue reading
Learning Our ABC’s
Greetings Minions, It’s about time for my bi-ANNUAL blog again. For this, I truly apologize (and you can consider that an apology for my inability to finish things I start or an apology for burdening you once again with the … Continue reading
Some Facts
You are reading this as a result of my grand and shameless acts of procrastination. I am indeed aware that I am not a color and that I sadly never will be. But if I were I’d be an undetermined … Continue reading
My Favorite Color is Sarah 