Tiffany B. Brown

A web log about web development and internet culture with frequent detours into other stuff.

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The last official word…
on my relationship: We’re going to try to work it out. Under the same roof and everything. or not. [11 Mar 2007]
Fear and loss
I’m scared to move because I think I’ll lose him. But I’ve already lost him. Staying won’t do any good. But I think leaving will do even less. He says maybe the space will do us both some good. That maybe we can work it out. He still loves me — and as importantly, still [...] [1 Mar 2007]
Love. Fidelity.
But not commitment. And by commitment, I mean a willingness to stick it out, to fight, to yell, to hold him/her responsible, to get counseling if necessary. An active choice you make to put in the work necessary to keep things going. An understanding that although you love him/her, you may not always like him/her, but [...] [28 Feb 2007]
In sickness and in health
Mr. Miserable (formerly known as “Sweetie”) got sick. Not just cold and sniffles sick, but “I have a fever and my chest is full of phlegm and my mom thinks it might be pneumonia” sick (mom is a nurse practitioner; diagnoses are a part of her job). So in the middle of breaking up, I was [...] [26 Feb 2007]
Damn … I’ve been dumped.
The man I thought I was going to marry has told me I make him miserable because I haven’t seen a doctor about my chronic depression (over 8 months now). In fact, he resents me for it. Did I mention that I moved into his place? I think the only thing worse than being dumped is being [...] [21 Feb 2007]
Uh-huh and Unh-unh …
True Or False … changed to Yeah or Naw … changed again to Uh-huh and Unh-unh. Jacked from Tim who jacked it from Anna. Feel free to not answer any question you feel uncomfortable with. I am shorter than 5’5“: Unh-unh. Last time I was measured, I was 5’ 6½“ — and I was slumping. I have [...] [12 Jan 2007]