http://www.kristynicole.com Me in the Unabridged Version Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:06:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've been under huge stress at work, and I've been leaning on everyone too much. I was working on a project only to find that someone threw away what I printed (even though I left them a message that I was printing it, and please don't throw it away). I'm ... http://www.kristynicole.com/2008/10/would-you-like-chips-with-that/ My mom and I have a tradition of seeing each other on each of my birthdays. We only missed one year, where she and my dad came to see me but had to leave a day before my birthday because I was working as a third-shift chemist in the ... http://www.kristynicole.com/2008/09/my-35th-birthday/ (I know I'm no star, just trying to paraphrase a quote.  Work with me here). Now that I'm on Facebook, I have ignored blogging.  Blogging takes thought and creativity.  Facebook asks me for one-sentence updates.  Blogging demands long-winded strolls through my mind.  Facebook lets me upload a picture and no story.  ... http://www.kristynicole.com/2008/09/facebook-killed-the-blogoshpere-star/ Please pardon the blurry mobile phone picture. Just thought you'd like to see that little impish look. It means, "may I have that phone please?" Usually, when a blogger disappears, it's not a good thing. We're usually off gaining weight, feeling depressed, or not wanting to proclaim to ... http://www.kristynicole.com/2008/09/get-busy/ I've been using this for years. Amy and I were messing with dry ice and we colored the water blue for amusement. I always laugh at fake chemists with brightly colored solutions. Even in a wet chem lab, most solutions are colorless other than indicators. Anyway, is my ... http://www.kristynicole.com/2008/09/my-avatar/ As McCain chooses a female running mate, Sarah Palin, and the Democratic nominee is African-American, we are about to see history. It is virtually guaranteed that there will be a minority elected to the White House, assuming that a third political party doesn't suddenly gain rampant popularity by November. Finally. A ... http://www.kristynicole.com/2008/08/history-in-the-making/ I couldn't have said it better. I love you, Ainsley. http://www.kristynicole.com/2008/08/thoughts-on-one-year/ From Amy. 1. My uncle once: had Thanksgiving dinner wearing only his swimsuit 2. Never in my life: have I been to Africa 3. When I was five: I was shy 4. High school was: not my most mature (ugh) 5. I will never forget: getting stalked 6. Once I met: a celebrity at the height ... http://www.kristynicole.com/2008/08/meme-girls-are-easy/ I did it! It doesn't hurt that Gen Con made me walk about four miles so far. http://www.kristynicole.com/2008/08/zero-in-zero/ This is an update on the last weight loss post, Four in Three.  I'm still eight pounds from goal, but three pounds from my short-term goal. It's time for pictures. Me at about 218 pounds. Seriously, this is obviously not all weight gained for pregnancy. I remember that ... http://www.kristynicole.com/2008/08/three-in-two/