Month: July 2010
Sometimes Even the Best Laid Plans Backfire…
My first plan in life was simple. When I grew up, I wanted to be an actress. Ok… So, I took some acting classes, did a ton of children’s theater, got some head shots taken and then realize... Read More
Sorry but it’s too hot to do anything today
My apartment is literally one thousand degrees. I know Dane Cook would be on my case now for exaggerating like “Uhhh no it’s not. You are exaggerating. It is not one thousand degrees. You ... Read More
And Chicago Didn’t Even Make the List…
A recent article in the Washington Business Journal touted DC as the #2 place for job hunting grads based on the cost of living, employment opportunities, and wages. Surprisingly, DC placed only behin... Read More
We’re All in the Same Gray Boat
Transition periods are scary. Four years ago, the thought of leaving DC and moving to the Midwest for college seemed like the stupidest idea ever. Why would I want to leave the East Coast, I questione... Read More
A Little R & R…
I spent this past weekend in New York visiting friends and getting a much needed feel for the city. For some reason, after getting rejected by NYU over four years ago, I held a grudge against the city... Read More
Is This a Sign I’m Growing Up?
Yesterday I laughed so hard I couldn’t stop. It was one of those wheezing, gasping, uncontrollable guffaws when standing up seems like too much work and you have to sit down or fall over or do s... Read More
I’ve Applied to ALL the Jobs
I’m interested in PR, marketing, journalism, event planning, and health & fitness – I like to tell people. As a general rule, I am not interested in the broader fields of finance, math... Read More
Panic Monsters and Anxiety Gnomes
The episodes of panic are suffocating. Sheer terror grips me for several minutes at a time and I lie in my bed completely immobilized. I picture small anxiety gnomes hopping on my head and swinging fr... Read More