May 29, 2008  •  In Thursday Geek-isms

Hump Day Hook-Ups

I’m sorry about the lack of updates. This past weekend I took a trip to the unknown wilderness known as the Pennsylvania Poconos (with…*gasp* no internet access!) for a mini-reunion with some old friends. I returned Monday feeling absolutely shiesty…and I’ve been bed-ridden ever since. But alas, here they are, my favorite articles for the past week: Guitar Hero World […]

May 22, 2008  •  In Career, Personal

5 Pieces of Advice for Recent Graduates, Part 5

Part 1: The world doesn’t owe you anything. Part 2: It’s never too late. Part 3: Make the best of it. Part 4: Be ballsy. 5. Sometimes, it really is pure luck. When I first started job-hunting, I didn’t have much going for me. My grades weren’t good, I had little experience, and I had no […]

May 22, 2008  •  In Career, Personal

5 Pieces of Advice for Recent Graduates, Part 4

Part 1: The world doesn’t owe you anything. Part 2: It’s never too late. Part 3: Make the best of it. 4. Be ballsy. I have mentioned before that I am a textbook ISFP. I have terrible stagefright and I shy away from being the center of attention. I’m great at giving others a lending hand and […]

May 21, 2008  •  In Thursday Geek-isms

Hump Day Hook-Ups

It’s reassuring to see that my readers like this Wednesday feature. Thanks for the emails and comments! Air Jordan is Cannes Bound, Perez Hilton. Spike Lee is directing a documentary about Michael Jordan! I am truly, genuinely excited about this and I can’t wait to see it (hopefully) next year. Death of Society, Eater. Guilty as charged. I […]

May 21, 2008  •  In Career, Personal

5 Pieces of Advice for Recent Graduates, Part 3

Part 1: The world doesn’t owe you anything. Part 2: It’s never too late. 3. Make the best of it. I hated my first job. In hindsight, it wasn’t a total waste. I gained valuable experience, learned the importance of office politics, and the salary wasn’t bad at all for an entry-level position. However, I couldn’t ignore […]

May 21, 2008  •  In Career, Personal

5 Pieces of Advice for Recent Graduates, Part 2

Part 1: The world doesn’t owe you anything. 2. It’s never too late. One of my good friends is beautiful and brilliant (and I’m not just saying that because she’s my friend). Not only is she so gorgeous that a well-known, national brand wanted her as a model, she’s also one of the smartest people I know. A […]

May 20, 2008  •  In Career, Personal

5 Pieces of Advice for Recent Graduates, Part 1

My office is right upstairs from Madison Square Garden and believe it or not, many schools hold their commencement ceremonies at the Garden. In the past week, I have come downstairs many times to a sea of gowns, caps, and proud families. And I expect this to continue for the next few weeks, just as it has in the […]

May 15, 2008  •  In Thursday Geek-isms

Hump Day Hook-Ups

I was at a seminar all day today, so when I got home I had about a bazillion feeds waiting patiently for me. But alas, here they are: my pick of the top 10 posts of the week. Barbara Walters Brags About Notches On Her Bedpost On Ellen, Jezebel. Good ol’ Babs wrote a memoir called Audition […]

May 13, 2008  •  In Gadgets, Personal, Reviews

Getting Sick of the iPhone Hoopla

As a gadget freak and an Apple-lover, I feel almost sacrilege saying this, but… I am so sick of the iPhone! Sure, I oohed and aahed during the famous 2007 Macworld Keynote where it was announced. I grunted like a caveman (cavewoman?) and pointed to the screen, sputtering, “Me. Want.” I anxiously waited with the rest of […]

May 11, 2008  •  In Gadgets, Home

Roomba Love

I love my new Roomba! My parents had purchased one a few years ago and raved about it, suggesting I get one too. “So does that mean you want to buy me one?” …then they would shut up. When choosing a vacuum cleaner for my new place, I considered the ever-so-popular Dyson. However, I saw that […]