In Chicago I liked to think of myself as a fairly high functioning individual. I cooked and cleaned (occasionally) and did laundry. I knew how to wash dishes without breaking them and I drove my car w...Read More
Wow. The real world is exhausting. I don’t know why this comes as such a shock to me but it’s literally an inexplicable feeling when you come home at the end of a 9-5 workday. Until this w...Read More
I ended up buying a 2008 Honda CR-V. It’s taffeta white and even though I always pictured myself as more of a silver car kind of gal, I’m a big fan of the color. Very L.A. To all of my tho...Read More
“Hello there little girl, what can I help you with today?” asks the overly zealous car salesman the second I step out of the sweltering heat into the arctic Nissan dealership. “Umm...Read More
So, I’m sitting in a dark, mildewy (but internet-wired) basement right now writing this brief blog post because Comcast shut off the wireless internet (and cable!) at my place. I only have 6 day...Read More
Yup, it’s official. I got a job 🙂 After sending out my resume to over a hundred companies and drafting industry-appropriate cover letters; after whining to my parents and driving my friends c...Read More
Decisions, decisions, decisions… Do I want to live in a fun neighborhood full of bars and restaurants and people up all night OR do I want to live somewhere mellow and quiet and relaxing? Do I w...Read More
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
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
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