Few things in life are certain. Those few things are: 1.) The sky is blue. 2.) The grass is green. 3.) Meryl Streep is all sorts of genius. A quote began floating around Facebook this week that, as it turns out, was incorrectly attributed to the aforementioned genius, Ms. Streep. While the originator of the … Continue reading
Each day, when I log into Facebook, browse my Twitter feed, waste time on Buzzfeed or get lost in the blogosphere, I’m overwhelmed by the number of relationship themed posts that are out there. Twenty reasons to stay single in your twenties; five reasons why your relationship is the reason your summer sucks; 10 mediocre things … Continue reading
Call me old fashioned, but I find something deliciously wonderful about a handwritten note. No, really. Do it. You can call me old fashioned. When it comes to this subject, you certainly wouldn’t be alone. For that reason, and a few others listed below, I have a life mission: to keep handwritten notes alive and … Continue reading
*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
Ah, Friday. You’re here! I’ve been anxiously awaiting your return since Sunday night. I welcome you with open arms and a song that will surely put a pep in your step. For those of you who know me, you know that I am a bit of a Michael Jackson junkie. For those of you who … Continue reading
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