Alexandra Vaillancourt

Dateline Boston — I was going to have a custom-made fascinator for my wedding. I’ve been obsessed with them since the wedding of William and Kate. Excuse me? What’s a fascinator? It’s one of those fancy hats that the British wear to special events. You know, with feathers, bows and gravity-defying accoutrements. I think they’re beautiful, and boy, do they make a statement!

Dateline Boston — It’s that time of year again—tax time. What? Too early for you? That’s right, I get my taxes done way before April 15, as soon as all the important paperwork comes in. Why wait?

Dateline Boston — As a teacher, I go through my day playing with kids, helping them with conflicts, and telling them what to do . You never really know what will make an impression– on them or on you.

Dateline Boston — Things I have done on a whim, which later turned out to be mistakes:

Dateline Boston — Sometimes I forget how old I am. Every once in awhile, I am reminded. I shall mark with an asterisk times that I feel “older.”

Dateline Boston — Technology is supposed to make our lives easier, right? What a bunch of hooey. I am a master multi-tasker, but with so many choices of things to do in my spare time, I’m overwhelmed. I’ve got dozens of channels in my cable TV box. I’ve got a flat screen computer on my desk, with the internet at my fingertips. And, oh,yeah, I’m now the owner of an iPhone.

Dateline Boston — Cholesterol update:

Dateline Boston — Last week I had my annual physical. My doctor wanted to check my cholesterol because it had been 5 years since my last cholesterol test. We weren’t concerned; my cholesterol has always been in the normal ranges. When I went to the lab, the phlebotomist asked me if this was a fasting blood test. I had no idea what that meant. No, I hadn’t fasted — my doctor just told me to go upstairs and give some blood.

Dateline Boston — Move over, Say Yes to the Dress; I’ve got a new reality show obsession! While flipping through channels on TV, I came across a show called Teen Mom 2.

Dateline Boston — I just finished reading a Stephen King novel, and now I can’t take out my contacts. Let me explain: Whenever I read anything by SK, my imagination goes on overdrive. He’s so descriptive in his writing, I can see the characters in my head.