Here are some things that happened in school this week: 1. My professor (a different one this time) used the phrase “emulate after” about 15 times. ”Who do kids emulate after these days?” ”Who did you emulate after as a kid?” 2. This prof is a PhD whose work focuses on autism research. Describing the [...]
Sometimes I hear myself telling stories about how I grew up and the things I did that seemed so normal to me then, and I think, really, how did I get here? I have been a bridesmaid twice in my life (I think. God, I hope I’m not forgetting one.) When I was 18, I [...]
How was your Valentine’s Day? Mine was…confusing. I don’t think I’ve ever really had a valentine before. I remember carefully parceling out the paper valentines for my classmates in grammar school, making sure that nothing suggestive went to any boys, lest they get the wrong idea and subsequently give me cooties. In my misspent twenties, [...]
Peak On Thursday, just as I was leaving work, I saw a tweet from Elizabeth Wurtzel, author of the infamous and polarizing memoir Prozac Nation. I’ve never been too good with names…but I remember faces. Am I the only one slacking off? Insofar as I was ever happy, it was 1992.#Dando Now, a not-insignificant portion of [...]
These are just some books I love and frequently recommend, and some aren’t so well known. I think my best life skill, truly, is recommending books that people will like. My dream job is to be a human “If you liked ____, you will surely like _____” algorithm. I would kick Amazon’s ass. 1. The [...]
3 p.m. I hate everything. Should have straightened my hair Disaster looms. Oy. 4 p.m. Snow cancellation? I never get that lucky. I hate this outfit. 5 p.m. Goddamn stupid Lieu. Just need three small words from him To hop off this train. 5:30 p.m. Of course my boss wants To meet now. The world [...]
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