Laziness is an art. While viewed by most people as a negative trait, I view it as a necessary component of living a happy life. Living in a constant state of motion and adventure probably sounds pretty attractive to a lot of people. To me, that sounds like a waste of time. I am, by …
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The Workday Birthday Is The Worst Kind Of Birthday
Your birthday is the most sacred day on your calendar every year. When you were younger, you could do anything you wanted-maybe you even felt like a D-list celebrity. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case once you enter the real world. You Can’t Go Out Unless you have a job where you can still …
Things I Wish I Knew When I Was An Intern
Oh, interning. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Actually no, it was pretty much always the worst of times. Looking back at my internship history, I consider myself a bit of a veteran. I was really good at being someone’s bitch gaining valuable knowledge in my chosen field, and …
When Should You Get Married? Facebook Can Tell You
FINALLY! Some cold, hard numbers to back up your daily affirmations that your cold, hard heart will never find you true, everlasting love. TIME just broke the news that they’re releasing a Facebook App that analyzes your friends’ marital status information to give you an idea of when they got married and how far you …
Writing For The Internet: What You Think I Do Versus What I Actually Do
Apparently, my grandmother has found a way to access the Interwebs and has come across my “letters.” Now, I’m unsure of whether or not she has actually read my “letters,” but what she does know is that I use my actual name and picture-as if I don’t use my own name and picture on Twitter …
Want To Join The Mile High Club? There’s An App For That
Like Rihanna, are you trying to find love in a hopeless place? For you, that hopeless place isn’t Chris Brown’s tatted arms. It’s the cramped, germ-filled box in the sky. That’s right, dating apps have taken flight. Instead of a last call, last resort hookup at the bar courtesy of Tinder, you can enjoy a …
How To Become The Designated Office Lunatic
I don’t know much in this bankrupt world (excluding the little kernels of picked-up golden knowledge like don’t download albums off of sites written in Russian and never bring up 9/11 conspiracies at frat parties) but after a solid year of work in a cubicle sarcophagus, I do know that insanity and mania is imminent …
The Best Holidays To Be A Single Guy
Every time a major holiday comes around, another dozen female bloggers release their top 10 reasons why being in a relationship is great, why being single is actually not that bad, or what changes you can make to who you are as a person to find a boyfriend. Maybe it’s because we aren’t phased by …
Diary Of An Entry-Level Try Hard: Traveling Abroad
Gil Humplestead is a 23-year-old, recent college graduate who just got his first real job as a Junior Marketing Assistant Coordinator with Incorporated Partners & Co. Today, he chronicles his first vacation as a postgrad…
10 Things To Do Before “House Of Cards” Comes Back This Weekend
Ladies and gentlemen, let me be frank (Ha, get it?): If you didn’t watch “House of Cards” on Netflix within the last year-or subscribe to Netflix to watch it or steal someone’s Netflix to watch it-you missed out on the greatest thing to grace American entertainment since this nation collectively wondered “Who Shot JR?” If …
The 5 Stages Of Grief Before The GRE
Dealing with the loss of a friend or family member can be emotionally trying. Many of us are familiar with five distinct stages of grief that we might endure as we process the incomprehensible anguish of losing someone close to us. What I learned recently is that these five stages also parallel with preparing to …
19 Songs Guaranteed To Kill The Mood During Sex
From SportsCenter playing in the distance to your roommate banging on the door yelling, “GOD DAMMIT, NOT AGAIN,” there’s always some sort of noise going on in the background of your scandalous romp. Experts spend time crafting playlists with specific BPMs, starting off slowly, reaching ridiculous jackhammering speeds towards the end, and topping off with …
STOP THE PRESSES! A Rob Ford Movie Is Being Made
YES. Variety is reporting that Toronto-based Blue Ice Pictures has acquired the rights for a film adaptation of Toronto Star reporter Robyn Doolittle’s book, Crazy Town: The Rob Ford Story. Doolittle is one of three journalists who have viewed the video in which everyone’s favorite bowling ball-shaped mayor is smoking crack cocaine. Details on the film …
Check Out The Most Ridiculous, Unintentionally (?) Hilarious Instagram Account Ever
Meet Anwar Zayden, AKA legendofanwar. He rides horses, swims with dolphins, wears banana hammocks and womanizes like only a guy named Anwar Zayden could. His Instagram page is an endless treasure trove of gold. His bio is mysterious and beckons the inquisitive mind: “They try to kill Anwar. I say no! I back ready for …
If You Downloaded Flappy Bird, You Can Sell Your iPhone for $90K
Heroin, methamphetamine, and Flappy Bird: three drugs a homeless person will kill you for. Of these, there is only one you can legally sell as a white collar college graduate to make a little money on the side. According to Forbes contributor Dave Thier, the market for owners of smart phones with the “Flappy Bird” …
4 Uncommon Reasons Why Single People Should Love Valentine’s Day
Just like me the other night, Valentine’s Day is coming too soon (self zing!). Not many people enjoy V-Day. I am not one of those people. It’s like D-Day for your soul as wave after wave of loneliness invades the once naïve beaches of your heart-that’s currently occupied by the Nazi army of betrayal and …
The Day-To-Day Trials Of Being A Tall Woman
Being tall can be a great thing, but for those of us who didn’t quite make the cut for having the exact bone structure or body fat percentage to be models, above average height is sometimes more of a burden than it is a blessing. While some might see this as silly, I’m sure my …
Why Men Should Care About Valentine’s Day
I understand that Valentine’s Day is a total scam. I hate the idea of it, but that directly contradicts with my love of gifts and attention. It’s a tough life. However, there is a reason men should care about Valentine’s Day, and that is because of the day that falls exactly one month later. March …
The 10 Commandments Of Gym Etiquette
It seems miraculous, doesn’t it? The New Year’s resolution gym rush is dying down and you can finally find a freaking parking spot at the gym. Unfortunately, you cannot breathe a sigh of relief just yet. Spring is right around the corner, and in less than a month, people ranging from 18 to 55 will …
How To Tell If One Of Your Friends Is Turning Into A Beer Snob
I’ve been in a pretty serious relationship since I was about 15 years old. Not with a woman, however. No, I’ve been in love with God’s greatest gift to man: beer. To be honest, I’ve drunk a lot of beer. I’ve drunk a lot of different beer. In high school, I drank whatever I could …
