Warning: ranty post ahead.The media has never really been kind to infertility. Then you get movies like Baby Momma and the ever horrifying The Backup Plan that kind of muck things up once in awhile. Only recently have we started seeing more empowering coverage such as Self … Read More »
In these unguarded moments
Photo by Alfonso Surroca via Flickr.It's been a few days since I've posted, I realize... A stellar start to my new year's resolutions. To be fair, work has once again started eating my soul, for a mid-academic year snack. August and January... my least favorite working … Read More »
You asked, I answer
By the time you read this post, I should be in Miami on my way to Grand Cayman. (I love being able to schedule posts on blogger.) Some quick updates on the two reunions I went to this weekend...I ended up going to Larry's high school reunion Friday night, which was... … Read More »
10 Years Ago This Week
While I'm "celebrating" my 10 year high school reunion this weekend, I also have another anniversary this week. Ten years ago, I had my left ovary removed in emergency surgery. While I have no way of proving that this has caused my infertility, I do feel like its removal did … Read More »
We Were the Class of 2000
If you're here from ICLW, welcome! Please check out my Open Interview itnro post to ask me your questions and then check back this Sunday to see the answers!This Saturday is my ten year high school reunion. Just before we graduated high school, we learned that we should always … Read More »
November’s ICLW & Open Interview
Welcome to November's ICLW! (November's whoseewhatsee you say? More info here.)I thought I'd shake it up a bit for my 1-year anniversary of participating in ICLW. Instead of me spewing a bunch of random facts about myself, I'll let you drive the bus. Take a quick look around … Read More »
“You should write a book.”
Photo by Erik Stabile via Flickr.I get this a lot. I'm not a person who handles compliments very well and despite what you may read here, I can be almost painfully shy sometimes. But a lot of folks read my blog and go: "Keiko, you should really write a book." Okay... sure! So... … Read More »
A little self-nourishment
Ironically enough, I'm writing this as I have a little post-lunch munchies. *reaches for a granola bar* (Baruch ata ", borei minei mezonot for those of you playing along at home.)I got to work 20 minutes early this morning, after running out of time to finish getting ready before … Read More »
Holy OMNOMNOM-ing
Welcome to another ICLW! I've been missing from the blogosphere recently and I thought that ICLW was just what I needed to get back into the virtual swing of things. Past ICLW intros can be found linked here, but to give you the quick rundown:• I'm 28 with POF. Hoping to pursue … Read More »
Happy ICLW: 200 Posts, 200 Words
If you’re here from ICLW, welcome! For past ICLW intros check these out: June '10, May '10, April '10 and November '09.I can’t believe I’ve written 200 posts already. For this celebratory 200th post, I wanted to commemorate the occasion with something that captures the essence of … Read More »