An Introvert’s Guide to Having a Social Life in a New City
A few years ago, I accepted an internship opportunity and moved to New York City from Boston. I felt comfortable moving somewhere totally new because…
How to Shop Your Own Closet
I love shopping for clothes. In my past, I frequently clogged up my inbox by signing up for too many mailing lists for that sweet,…
3 Important Lessons I Learned From Bridget Jones
In college, my favorite professor gave some advice that has always stuck with me. In response to a student asking what his favorite movie was,…
How to Fall in Love With Reading Again
As a kid, I could read for hours on end and still get annoyed when my mom interrupted me saying it was time for dinner.…
3 Things No One Told Me About Owning a Dog
I have wanted a dog ever since I can remember. As a child, I wrote a letter asking Santa for one every single year. Unfortunately…
So You’ve Finished a Binge-Watch
I am absolutely, 100 percent on board with binge-watching culture. Netflix has conditioned me to believe that having to wait a whole WEEK for a…
3 Things To Do With Gifts You Don’t Want
Here’s the thing with gift-giving: It’s the thought that counts. Granted, this can sometimes be a disturbing thought (i.e. the time my brother bought me…
Best Movies to Watch When You Need a Good Cry
Here’s a fact about me: I cry easily, especially when it comes to movies and television. I cried during an episode of “Undercover Boss.” I…
Father’s Day Across the Miles: Gifts to Send Dad When You Live Far Away
When brainstorming gift options for my mom this Mother’s Day, I tried crowdsourcing ideas from my friends. Every answer was some version of either sending…
How to Clean out Before You Move Out
I’ve lived in New York City for three years and have lived in five different apartments. So, (unfortunately for me because it’s The Worst) I…