Category Archives: friends of the family

Posted on November 24, 2012 by apheckel

It’s been a while – a long while – since I updated.  Since the last thing, I have gotten married, gone on a honeymoon, gotten a permanent job, and turned 29.  Those are just the big things.  There are literally … Continue reading →

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swift

Posted on April 14, 2011 by apheckel

I’m going on Saturday to help my parents move some furniture into their new home-away in Blue Grass, VA.  It’s supposed to be cold and rainy, but I’m not opposed to trudging in the sludge if necessary.  I’ve been working … Continue reading →

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up and up

Posted on January 13, 2011 by apheckel

Cousin extraordinaire Nathan sent me a tip on this song last night: I’m definitely digging it.  It’s my morning anthem so far.  It has basically everything I love, plus bonus banjo!  I will listen to this while I answer emails, … Continue reading →

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never fails

Posted on January 2, 2011 by apheckel

My impulse control issues from 3 months ago are really doing a number on my real-world anxiety this week.  Other contributing factors are seemingly unsolvable work problems with ridiculously tight deadlines and the post-New Year’s Eve face breakout I’m having … Continue reading →

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spirited

Posted on December 9, 2010 by apheckel

I’m working toward that Christmas spirit.  It’s coming along nicely.  I’m normally a scrooge, but for some reason this year I’m kind of excited about it.  O and I will be spending Christmas together for the first time ever.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Whoa!

Posted on September 7, 2010 by apheckel

In totally awesome friend news, JJ came over tonight with some wine and a bag full of cotton yarn for me, to facilitate awesome sweater knitting.  It is this lovely loveliness: And it is the actual recommended yarn for the … Continue reading →

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update from vacation

Posted on July 26, 2010 by apheckel

A jellyfish tried to eat me from the foot up this morning.  I punched it in the face and then ran away.  You can see on my foot the trajectory the tentacles took before the jelly ultimately just sat its … Continue reading →

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oh happy

Posted on July 22, 2010 by apheckel

I lived through the night to reach 27.  Now I just have to live through the next few nights and I’ll be reunited with my family to recreate this moment: Erich’s socks, Nathan’s moose antlers, and my tongue are all … Continue reading →

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oh, but

Posted on July 14, 2010 by apheckel

On the bright side, Mika uploaded photos from the 4th of July!  Here is one that showcases my seriously, mysteriously and totally muscular arms and Mattie’s sweet dance moves: I promise I’m not secretly working out to participate in any … Continue reading →

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independence day

Posted on July 6, 2010 by apheckel

These two jokers: And other jokers, finally using the charcoal grill on our patio after 3 years, fisheye lenses, setting little fireworks off in the driveway (Purple Rain and the Whistling Gator), chasing big fireworks around campus, drinks and laughs … Continue reading →

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