I got into kind of a bizarre discussion recently with a new friend. I'm not entirely sure how it was brought up, but he asked if I was a "feminist." If you've seen my Instagram profile, you'll notice that it's listed as one of my keywords; however, I hesitated before answering because that's really all … Continue reading “Girl Power” – Ginger Spice
I was given a crazy writing prompt a while back, in one of my job applications. I didn’t get a call, so I have no idea what they were looking for…but they asked me to pretend I was a turtle, and write down some thoughts in a few short paragraphs. I thought my story was … Continue reading Being a turtle would be pretty cool.
Writer's block: The dreaded complication any creative may face at any given time. Some of us simply remain idle until some burst of creativity hits. I prefer to be more proactive. Whether you’re a blogger, journalist, screenwriter, or even a published novelist, the most dangerous thing to do is give in to your creative … Continue reading The Cure for Writer’s Block
Have you ever seen the Sarah Jessica Parker movie I Don’t Know How She Does It? If you haven’t and you like SJP, it’s a good watch. SJP plays a mom with a loving husband and young kids, living in New York. She’s also a career woman, and a very successful one at that. That’s … Continue reading IDK how they do it: Celebrating our moms
Being unemployed sucks. Waiting for companies to make decisions after your kick a** interview sucks, too. At least I’m learning patience. While I definitely keep myself busy with job searching, blogging, researching, working out, and (my least favorite) adulting... I seriously miss working. So, I’ve started opening my job search up to temporary work. Light bulb: Become … Continue reading Take a #selfie like a pro
Have you ever walked into a public place – a restaurant, a store, a bar – and instantly felt at home? As if everything from the décor to the patrons was exactly where you belong? That’s how I felt walking into FOUND Austin, a posh boutique, nestled on the corner of 5th & Oakland in … Continue reading FOUND Austin
I sat along the back wall of a pub as the band hit the final note of their first set. Applause. It was a Tuesday night, so it wasn't exactly a full house but the bar was at least full nearest the stage, leading me to choose kind of an awkward seat. Well, anywhere I … Continue reading Last Tuesday Night.
