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Tattoos, Dyed Hair, and Piercing And Why Employers Need To Change Their Definition Of Professional Appearance
When I was a kid, I really wanted to dye my hair blue. I even used a sharpie to dye my Chole Bratz doll’s hair with a blue sharpie and I thought she was the coolest doll in my collection. To my own dismay, my mom- along with a LOT of other adults- refused to […]
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6 Things I Have Realized As Always Being The “Baby” In The Office
Overachieving is exactly how I would describe how I ended up where I am. At a very young age it was instilled in me that no matter what you do or where you are, as long as you work hard and are determined, you will succeed. I had two parents that often excelled in their […]
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Bucket List #144: The Time I Crashed A Stranger’s Wedding
Author Note: Mom, if you’re reading this I’m very sorry. P.S. it’s already too late to ground me Wedding Crashers is one of my favorite Owen Wilson movies of all time. The sheer thought of two people crashing strangers weddings in of itself makes for a great story. Even at the age of ten I […]
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4 Reasons Why I Enjoy Being Described As Selfish
In a world where it is expected that we push ourselves aside, degrade, and demean our own self-worth, maybe being a little more ‘selfish’ is what we need.
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My Imposter Syndrome Explained in Less Than 1,500 Words
Are you familiar with the phrase ‘fake it until you make it’? That is basically how I go into any situation I find myself in. I ‘fake’ being an independent and responsible adult. Sometimes I am, but I’m also still in my early 20s with an attention disorder. I tend to ‘fake’ my way through […]
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9 Things To Do When You Only Have Three Days In Austin, Texas
Edit Note: this article was written prior to the events that occurred in Downtown Austin, TX on June 12th. For everyone who was affected by the events of the June 12th shooting, my hearts go out to you all. For all of my fellow travelers please remember to always stay safe, practice all safety precautions, […]
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Have You Drank Your Water Today?
Photo by Bluewater Globe on Unsplash
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I Have VERY Strong Opinions on Thanksgiving Foods. Here are 17 Thanksgiving foods And How I Rank Them From Best To Worst
Photo by Pro Church Media on Unsplash Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and when I say I am jumping out of my seams in anticipation of turkey day will be an understatement. However, just like everyone else (hopefully), I will not be having the large Thanksgiving celebration I normally have, but that just means more food for […]
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24 Things I Have Learned By My 24th Birthday
If you couldn’t tell already, I just had a birthday! I know Friday the 13th is supposed to be an unlucky day, but with the way 2020 is going, I think we deserved to make this an exception. I’m 24. I’m in my mid-20s. 10 years ago I was in the 8th grade. Five years […]
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