Music is an ever-present force in our lives – containing the power to accent, lift or dampen our mood. Just like certain smells can draw up long forgotten memories, music can transport us to another place in time. The danger … Continue reading
Reblogged from Thought Catalog: 1. You take a pen and paper with you everywhere, sometimes even into bed with you, just in case you have an idea at three in the morning that absolutely must be remembered. That idea never … Continue reading
I’ve been thinking a lot about this series lately and decided it’s time to get back to telling this horrendous story. So, this is part five in a blog series documenting the time I tried to make my life into a romantic … Continue reading
Happy New Year blogosphere! Now let me stop you before you say what I know you’re about say. I don’t even want to think about the number of blog posts, Facebook statuses and tweets today that will read, “New year, … Continue reading
Hello brave Explorer, welcome to the holiday season – a dangerous time full of long-lost family, faux friends and ex-boyfriends. This blog post exists with the noble purpose to help you prepare for the minefield that awaits you during the … Continue reading
This is part four in a stream of consciousness-style blog series documenting the time I tried to make my life into a romantic comedy and failed. If you missed part three, you can catch up by clicking here. Shit, shit, shit. I’m going … Continue reading
This is part three in a stream of consciousness-style blog series documenting the time I tried to make my life into a romantic comedy and failed. If you missed part two, you can catch up by clicking here. Last night is a blur. … Continue reading
This is part two in a stream of consciousness-style blog series documenting the time I tried to make my life into a romantic comedy and failed. If you missed part one, you can catch up by clicking here. Shit, shit, shit. The cab … Continue reading
This is part one in a stream of consciousness-style blog series documenting the time I tried to make my life into a romantic comedy and failed. Part two is now out and you can skip ahead by clicking here. Shit, shit, shit. … Continue reading
It’s my one year blogiversary, so I wanted to write a quick post thanking my readers, subscribers, commenters and friends for taking the time to read my ramblings. This year, we’ve covered everything from breakups to how creepy looking Kevin … Continue reading
Every heroine worth her salt in books, movies or television has inspired a fight for her honor. A cliche sucker punch is thrown at least once a season in all my favorite angst-filled teen melodramas. With all that fighting going … Continue reading
Disclaimer: These are all real jobs of guys I went on at least one date with. No one can ever say I’m a discriminatory dater. Apprentice mortician and heir to a funeral home An accountant The campaign funds manager for … Continue reading
How to drive stick My first real boyfriend was one of those hot shot guys who thought a souped-up car would translate to success in life. At 17-years-old , the hot-rod cherry red sports car with the t-top seemed like … Continue reading
When I can’t reach any of my light fixtures to change the burnt out bulbs. When I moved from a condo to a house and had to start cutting the grass. When we’re watching TV. When I couldn’t afford to … Continue reading
