Author Archives: Upright Ape

I completely suck at this blog thing

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Upright Ape

So what have I been up to lately? San Diego Comic Con, trip back east to my sister’s bridal shower, Las Vegas Star Trek Creation Con and I start school Monday. I have not had any fertility treatment or anything … Continue reading →

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A new piece of the puzzle

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Upright Ape

I found out that my MRI was clear and “unremarkable.” I have never been so happy to be called unremarkable. However, this means there is no apparent cause for the trigeminal neuralgia, so we just get to wait and see … Continue reading →

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Tired

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Upright Ape

I haven’t been around for a while. I’ve been recently diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, which is basically a big fucking pain. The trigeminal nerve is in the head/face area and basically it burns like a thousand suns and aches like … Continue reading →

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Gradient Manicure

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Upright Ape

This was done with 4 different polishes and a cosmetic sponge.

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Nothing to see here…

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Upright Ape

I guess I haven’t posted in a little while. I’ve been having some health issues, that I don’t really want to go into, but they have put off fertility treatments for a bit. I am just about to start a … Continue reading →

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What not to say to someone having fertility issues.

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Upright Ape

When someone confides in you about the fertility issues they are having, they are entrusting in you something very personal and very painful. Lots of women never tell anyone because they feel ashamed or broken. That somehow, this is all their fault … Continue reading →

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Yep. Addicted.

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Upright Ape

We’re about to head out to pick up some Chili Addiction to bring to Mr P’s parents. We decided they need to have some right away. I could eat there every day. Except Monday. They are closed on monday. But … Continue reading →

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Chili Addiction

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Upright Ape

Mr P and I just got back from Chili Addiction. It’s only a couple miles from us, so we decided to walk down. We figured we could burn off at least a few of the calories we would be stuffing … Continue reading →

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Doomie’s Home Cookin’

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Upright Ape

This past weekend, Mr. Pithecus and I went to Doomie’s Home Cookin’ for some comfort food. This place knows how to do deep fried vegan comfort like no one’s business. We ordered the jalapeno poppers: I was torn between the … Continue reading →

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6 Day Old Manicure

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Upright Ape

Crappy picture of some chipped nails. This is my left hand, the right was far more chipped. I did this scotch tape manicure about 6 days ago. I painted the black on Sunday and then the red tips on Monday. … Continue reading →

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