Anyone who has ever used Craigslist to find a new roommate or a new place to live knows that it's a crapshoot. Once someone came to our interview saying she was really glad I had laundry machines, because "I just hate... Continue Reading →
You're familiar with the concept of the bucket list - the list of goals or dreams, serious or frivolous, you wish to accomplish before you "kick the bucket." I myself have a "thirtyx30" list of things I'd like to get... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow I finally leave Ireland, after a week of solo traveling here. Time has been fast and time has been slow, but I have really loved this adventure. Here are some highlights: Accents - is it just me, or is... Continue Reading →
I've discovered why people don't move across the country: I lost my deodorant three days ago somewhere in my room. And I have to get rid of my Christmas decorations. This is demoralizing. The only reason my bed is made... Continue Reading →
Imperfections — in things, in people, in places — add character to life. Tell us about an imperfection that you cherish. I have an obsession with speech impediments. I am attracted to the "normal things" like Channing Tatum, manners, good... Continue Reading →
This will tick people off. But. As anti-corporation, cynical, Christian and "good" as I can be, as someone who works with youth of all ages, I've got to say something. No doubt by now you've seen something about the backlash... Continue Reading →
Eat a pint of Ben and Jerry's Half-Baked Fro Yo. By myself. And not feel guilty. Or calories. Take a long, hot, bubbly, boozy, bookish bath with my bestie Jane Austen. Have a slumber party with my best friends like... Continue Reading →
I like lists. I like lists a lot. I like making them and checking things off on them. I like Top Anything lists, too. And something about the end of the year makes us look back on the last 360... Continue Reading →
To try and help inspire writing, I am subscribed to a writing prompt that is delivered daily to my inbox. However, I have a terrible habit of reading emails on my phone and then never looking at them again. The... Continue Reading →
My status update after the election results was this: “I think people who use Facebook to vent angry political views are cotton headed ninny muggings. I’m stoked Obama won. Now lets all get on with our lives and get back... Continue Reading →
on tuesday night, i can tell you almost exactly when our worlds changed. there was a funny text from my sister at 8:30 something in reference to my little brothers and a picture my stepmom had taken of them at... Continue Reading →
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