The Standard Party Chips and dip. Plenty of beer, fried finger food and good friends. Head on over to whoever’s place has the biggest TV, claim your spot on the couch, and settle in for an evening full of football,…Read More »

Life around the office isn’t as relaxed as it was in your college life. Performance is always being evaluated, people are working hard, and stress is palpable. There are always going to be moments that are unbearable, as the most…Read More »

I read this book for 2 reasons: 1) It was free; and 2) My friend wrote it. I’m usually all talk when it comes to books. I was supposed to start the first Game of Thrones book 11 months ago,…Read More »

Car Accident/Breaks Down Usually you would call your parents and ask them for the number of a local body shop. Now you have your own auto insurance, and there’s no way you’re calling mom and dad to help you out.…Read More »

It’s a New Year. 2013 is full of possibilities, hopes, dreams and aspirations that were likely shot down your first day back at the office after two consecutive short work weeks. There are probably a few attainable goals on your…Read More »

In my mind, New Year’s Eve is easily the most overrated drinking day of the entire year. Everywhere is packed, it takes forever to get a drink from the bar, and everyone in your group is usually a hot mess…Read More »

The Standard Party Your boss has invited the whole office over to his place for a potluck cocktail party. Everyone is civil, in the holiday spirit, and has brought along some awesome homemade finger food. There is an abundance of…Read More »

I was pretty responsible for the most part during my first couple of years after college, which is to say that I rarely blacked out on weeknights. My liver had taken its toll in college and I decided to give…Read More »