Author Archives: Brenda

About Brenda

Mom to a preschooler with T1D. Paralegal. Swiftie. Xennial. Grizzlies and Tigers. Pilates and Peloton. Books and fanfic. 901 / 305 ← Older posts Newer posts →

August 2014 Book List

Posted on September 2, 2014

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (4.5 stars) Ifemelu leaves her native Nigeria for America after education strikes prevent her from completing college. She expects her sweetheart, Obinze, to join her within a couple of years. But life doesn’t turn out … Continue reading →

Posted in book reviews

What I’m Into: August 2014

Posted on September 1, 2014

General Highlights: August 2014 was my most eventful month in a LONG time. I turned 35 and milked it for all it was worth, including an Ingram Hill show and a triple birthday party at Mollie Fontaine’s. I successfully ran … Continue reading →

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People Sometimes Stay

Posted on August 25, 2014

For me, and I think for most people, one of the worst things about singleness is the pervasive sense of alienation. We may have happy, active social lives, but when everyone goes home and the house is quiet, we don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, relationships, singleness, thankful

Triple Threat Birthday at Mollie Fontaine Lounge

Posted on August 21, 2014

Two of my close friends, Alanna and Hillary, have birthdays the same week as mine. This year we turned 29, 30, and 35, respectively, so we decided a triple birthday celebration was a must! Of the three of us, Hillary … Continue reading →

Posted in birthday, friends, memphis

Birthday Week of Awesome

Posted on August 19, 2014

I have been away from this blog, kicking off 35 with a BANG. Last Thursday, Hillary and I went to the Peabody rooftop to see Ingram Hill, a local band that’s had some national success. I’ve been a fan since … Continue reading →

Posted in birthday, fitness, food, friends, memphis, music
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