Aunt Allie

I can't believe I haven't talked about this on my blog yet (I am a little behind) but I'm going to be an aunt! I technically already am - my sister has a stepson - but she is now pregnant with a little boy and is due in October. It is also well-known in my … Continue reading Aunt Allie →

Deep Forest

Instead of doing a "current tunes" post, I thought I'd take a minute to talk about one song in particular, and that song is Fukai Mori (translation: Deep Forest) by Japanese band Do As Infinity. Some folks may know this song as the 2nd ending theme for the anime Inuyasha, which is how I, as … Continue reading Deep Forest →

AF

So, my real name isn't Allie Frost. My real name is not a huge secret or anything, so I don't particularly care if folks know it, but my actual initials are still AF. And I sign everything with my initials. Documents, emails, etc. I do have very poor, distinctive penmanship though, so forgery would be … Continue reading AF →

Holy

I may catch flak for this... but spelling is important. I'm all for abbreviations, I LOVE emojis, and I'm not opposed to "text speak," but proper spelling is another matter. When I was in junior high, ripped jeans were a fad. But they were also against dress code. Anyone who dared defy the constrictions of … Continue reading Holy →

I’ve Got Plans

Hours at my job vary depending on a multitude of circumstances. Some days I can (allegedly) trek home after 9 hours, which is the standard length of a shift for a salaried executive at my workplace. Though, to be honest, I don't think I've worked a 9 hour shift since I started, and the other … Continue reading I’ve Got Plans →

Yesterday

Yesterday, my alarm went off at 4:30AM. I smashed the snooze button until 4:50, but it was technically my day off, so I wasn't under much pressure to be on time to work. I brewed my coffee into a "Do or do not, there is no try" travel mug emblazoned with Yoda on the side, … Continue reading Yesterday →

McFlurry

Little known fact: I am scared of drive-thrus. This is a quirk that stems from my irrational fear of car washes, I think. Or it's born from some other bizarre facet of my psyche. I don't really know, but I have actively avoided drive-thrus since I got my driver's license ten years ago. My new … Continue reading McFlurry →

The Great Zoltar

While doing some after-dinner shopping while on vacation a couple of weeks ago, my mom, sister, and I wandered into a new-agey mineral shop. I enjoyed perusing the crystals and geodes, but what ultimately drew my attention was the fortuneteller machine by the door. It was a good one, too - just like Zoltar from … Continue reading The Great Zoltar →

Outside Looking In

I feel like every generation has some "fandoms" that, although they can transcend time and appeal to various age groups, are seen almost as a "staple." But, of course, it's impossible to involve yourself in all of them. So here are the ones I missed out on, as a millenial growing up in the nineties/2000's! … Continue reading Outside Looking In →

To My Younger Self

Here, on Olde Poetry Monday Friday, a poem I wrote in 2012. I don't remember writing it, but with all the changes going on in my life, I thought it was appropriate. To My Younger Self To my younger self, A bit of advice for your future. When Coach Smith tells you not to … Continue reading To My Younger Self →