*Disclaimer: Before I begin this rant, I’d like to emphasize that this post is not about chivalry and its death, despite the fact that all of my “victims” are female. It is about rudeness in general and is not gender specific. End scene. Though one of my goals after reading The Happiness Project was to not … Continue reading
The other day, I decided to write a post about the cringe worthy phrase, “that’s not my job” – which can also be read as “I don’t feel like it.” Then, wouldn’t you know it, I said a derivation of that phrase at work this very morning. Not once, but twice! Color me ashamed. After I … Continue reading
I just had a birthday. On the Fourth of July, as a matter of fact. Before you say the following, I’ll go ahead and take the liberty to do so: yes, I get fireworks every year; no, they’re not just for me; yes, it’s such a fun birthday; and, yes, I know I’m a firecracker. … Continue reading
A little over two years ago, I moved from my comfortable parents’ house in suburbia to the city of Chicago. Having grown up just 23 miles outside of the city, the transition was simple. That said, moving downtown hasn’t taught me anything crazy about myself, by any means. If anything, I’ve learned a lot about … Continue reading
Since my last review, I’ve come to accept that being old enough to choose to write a book review on my own isn’t a terrible, horrible thing. It’s actually kind of fun since I can write in any font and size I deem worthy. But not Comic Sans. Never Comic Sans. (As an aside, when … Continue reading
Hey! Me again. I’ve stumbled across another song that deserves your attention. Yes, you. Right there. The one procrastinating at your desk right now. Procrastinate for a few more minutes and allow me to introduce you to “Mercury” by Moon Taxi, an indie-progressive rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. I stumbled across these guys when I … Continue reading
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