Awkward Times at Networking Seminar High

February 20, 2010

I rarely feel awkward about doing things solo.
I’m a bit of a loner. Always have been.
But I’ll admit, I did feel awkward spending half of my alotted lunch hour sitting quietly by myself at a blog networking workshop today.
It’s not that I don’t want to talk and meet people, it’s just that I’m a [...]

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The Time I Created My Own Avatar and Scared the Shit Out of Everyone (while touring a volcano)

February 19, 2010

Editor’s Note: Sorry, my 15-day trial ended and contrary to my own predictions, I actually remembered to take cancel my free trial before getting charged. I recommend that you create your own on SitePal to see just how creepy they are.
Click on my awesome new avatar site welcomer. She’s sure to increase my RSS/email subscription [...]

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Bowling, Lisa Frank and the Velcro Revolution

February 18, 2010

I hate bowling, but I have no issues with cheap beer, cheese fries and laser lights.
A dilemma is clearly outlined, but on the evening of January 9, 2010, it all went down quite smoothly.
Here’s how it unfolded.
“Hey, a bunch of us are going bowling. Want to go?”
“Ehh. Bowling. I don’t know.” I replied.

“Come on. [...]

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Does This Prada Match My PBR? (or Stories from the McDonald’s Drive-Thru)

February 13, 2010

It’s a little silly to carry a fake Gucci purse while drinking a PBR.
Confession: I used to be a little silly.
At age 22, I identified this mobile hypocrisy and sent an internal memo to cease and desist.
The good news: it worked. I now carry my wallet, cell phone, chapstick, lip gloss, concealer, camera and 2-3 [...]

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Romantic or Creepy: A Prelude to Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2010

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and many of you may be wondering what to get that special (or kinda special) someone(s).
That said, I’d like to share a recent convo with a friend that may help you decide which aisle to peruse at Target on Sunday morning.
Friend received a text message from an ex asking for [...]

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“Show Me Ya Moves” Dance Challenge (No Talent Required)

February 7, 2010

From time to time, a pop culture phenomenon sweeps in,  funnels mankind’s collective interest and darts away with millions of YouTube views, a Today Show interview and a future spent hopping between the C-list reality television circuit and rehab facilities.
On an unrelated note, I announced a dance challenge over the weekend.
If you are currently storing [...]

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Sunday Afternoon Confessions, Episode 1: Girl Scout Avoidance

January 31, 2010

This afternoon, while contemplating ways to make Snookie my new BFF, I heard a familiar sound.
Ding-dong.
Knock. Knock.
“Who could possibly be at my door?” I wondered.
I sat, paralyzed in fear, still thinking mostly of Snookie and our impending friendship. But also, still fearful because my usual serial killer screening [...]

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