Author Archives: Camille

About Camille

I'm Camille. I have a butt-chin. I live in Canada. I was born in Arizona. I like Diet Dr. Pepper. Hello. You can find me on Twitter @archiveslives, Facebook at facebook.com/archivesofourlives, instagram at ArchivesLives, and elsewhere.

At what point in life can I rationalise a maid?

Something Poor Kyle and I have been discussing a lot lately is when can we hire a maid. Seriously, though. WHEN CAN WE HIRE A MAID? I guess the all-caps make it look like our situation is dire here, like … Continue reading

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These self defeating lies you’ve been repeating

I was thinking of writing a book in February but I can’t decide if I should write it as myself (creative nonfiction sort of artsy type thing) or if I should try to contrive some sort of fantastic story, complete … Continue reading

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How to Use a Neti Pot

What is a Neti pot? How do I use a Neti pot? Why should I use a Neti pot? Sadly, I can’t answer any of these arguably valid questions, but I can show you what happened when I tried to. … Continue reading

Posted in ask me anything, do what I say, health and vitality, how-to, It's All Good, short films | Tagged | 11 Comments

Two homes divided

I’ve been to Mesa and back and I’m pleased to announce that it’s still a wonderful place to be. My teenage self is dying right now; I used to hate Mesa with a very particular passion reserved for teenage girls … Continue reading

Posted in Canada, change, failures, family, Married Life, on the road again, sad things, the great state of AZ | Tagged | 10 Comments

You are it.

Dear 2012, Welcome. I ring you in with very little fanfare. I ring you in with pimples and 15 extra pounds or so. I ring you in pale-faced and out of shape; tired and a little stressed. Squishy. With bushy … Continue reading

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