Life Lessons from Las Vegas: Volume I

Posted by Brooke on August 31, 2010 · 1 Comment 

"Sluts R People Too!"  Read More

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Future Plans

Posted by Brooke on August 10, 2010 · 6 Comments 

Playing on a Dinghy Yesterday, my sister and I had this e-mail exchange: Sister:  Screw this whole job s***.  Let’s join the cast of Whale Wars, play with whales and dolphins around the world, and become famous, famous reality TV stars. Me:  Okay, I’m in.  The whole no pay thing is totally made up for by the reality TV star aspect of the gig.  Does drinking Corona’s on a 50 foot boat count as experience?  We might... Read More

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Happy Friday

Posted by Brooke on July 23, 2010 · 1 Comment 

From my favorite fish at the Gansevoort Miami Beach hotel:  Read More

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Road Trip

Posted by Brooke on June 22, 2010 · 2 Comments 

I’m currently driving to Miami.  You can follow my progress on Twitter (@brooke_allen).  However, if you’re not desperate to know my exact whereabouts, I’ll be back on this tomorrow or Thursday.  Look forward to it.  I found Superman town.  Seriously.  It exists.  Like, for real.  Read More

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Best Friends

Posted by Brooke on June 15, 2010 · 2 Comments 

For my sister, who requested a picture of Leo: Apparently, Leo can overlook size and species.  Color is another story.  I’m ashamed… Oh, and also, this just happened: (Click on the post title to view a larger version of the video.)  Read More

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Iowa’s Finest

Posted by Brooke on May 21, 2010 · 4 Comments 

Last night, I met up with some friends for a late dinner and a few drinks.  We aimlessly meandered around downtown Des Moines looking for a crowd that consisted of more than a bartender and a regular.  We also looked for karaoke, because….actually, don’t even ask. Anyway… We soon found ourselves in an empty bar talking to a corpulent bartender.  Wanting some excitement, my friend asked him, “So, what’s the craziest thing you have ever done?”... Read More

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A Conversation with the Family Friend

Posted by Brooke on May 18, 2010 · 5 Comments 

Friend:  I received a promotion at work.  They moved me to the basement, with no windows, away from all the free food.  Also, they took away my parking place. Dad:  Did they give you a raise? Friend:  No.  But, the job title is better! (He just informed me that his job title is, in fact, not better.) Dad:  ….Did they let you keep your stapler? (Sorry Family Friend.  It was either this or the video of you “ribbon dancing” during the Olympics.)  Read More

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