Look what I got over the weekend! My dad and I drove through a couple used cars lots but didn’t see much in our price range, so we headed into town to see what the dealers had in stock. I had a wish list as long as my arm, but given my situation I kept …
Melanie Hooyenga
One Month
Can you believe tomorrow will be one month since I moved to Michigan? I can’t. (I really should be more settled, but that’s another post.) In honor of this momentous occasion, I thought I’d point out a few habits that I haven’t quite shaken: I still shower at night. This is done out of necessity …
Refrigerator Replacement Project
Begins today…
Flashback Friday
As promised, here’s my short story* from my senior year literary magazine (the one I placed in the centerfold). I fought the urge to edit, so instead I’ll share my thoughts at the end. Enjoy! The Mail Room The man furtively glanced over his shoulder. A woman was walking through the door to the opposite …
But the Accent Was the Best Part
As most of you know, I LOVE molé. Ibis introduced me to the spicy, smoky, chocolately sauce while we lived in Chicago, then I tried every possible variety in Mexico. It’s most often served with chicken and he makes molé enchildadas that will leave you breathless. (You know, because they’re SPICY!) Well, now that I’m …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Do you know what else today is?
On the Road Again
Don’t let that tree fool you. I’m totally driving down the highway. I’m off to Chicago to pick up my dad, but we won’t be staying. I imagine I’ll be in Chi-town for a total of twenty minutes, then it’s back on the road. ETA: My dad and brother missed their connection in Phoenix last …
Outlining 2.0
I know, I know… not everyone outlines. Even the people who DO outline all tend to have completely different definitions of an outline. My outlines are really more of a guide. I don’t follow a numbering system, I write in paragraph form, and I summarize the action. It guides me from point A to B to …
Flashback Friday
I don’t plan to make this a regular feature unless I unearth my old writing folders. And even then there may have to be some editing. I found my high school literary magazine–which has two pieces I wrote (I’ll post the second one next week)–while searching for samples for my design portfolio. I also designed …
Michigan Morning
Nothing will compare to the glorious sunrises in Mexico, but I kind of like the addition of the bare trees. I guess there IS a benefit to the dog waking me up at the literal crack of dawn.