Self

Last week I had lunch with a 22-year-old boy named Ebram who is walking across America. Yes, literally walking. Yes, literally America. I didn’t know that’s what he was up to when my sister Sara connected us over e-mail. He was just a classmate of hers at Boston College (my own Alma mater) who wanted some advice on freelance writing. He did mention something about …

Here is the longer version of my story recently published at Thought Catalog. The full version was only suited for smaller corners of the Internet… I went for my very first mammogram recently because I’m getting close to 30, insurance covers it, and sometimes my left boob is a little hurt-y. I realize that is TMI for many readers of this blog (hi Dad!), but …

Answer the following yes or no questions to determine just how much like Mavis Gary – Charlize Theron’s WAY less than real-life ready character in YOUNG ADULT – you are! 1. Do you wake up face down on your bed in last night’s clothes with a massive hangover more than three times each week? Y / N 2. Do you chug diet coke in a …

On the day before New Year’s Eve, R and I joined his sister, brother-in-law and their four kids under the age of 12 for a day at Disneyland. Here is what we learned about parenting from that experience: 1. Don’t take four kids under the age of 12 to Disneyland on the day before New Year’s Eve, aka two days before the Rose Bowl, when …

Hello and Happy New Year after the longest blogging break I’ve taken to date. It felt good to take a breather from the regular writing, but it always feels better to come back. Naturally the first post of 2012 shall be resolution-themed. Luckily this one is a two-fer. 1. Here is a link to the article I wrote for Thought Catalog – 20 Resolutions for …

When I graduated from college, I remember wondering if I would ever have as significant a growth experience over a mere four years. My time from freshman to senior year was life-defining, and luckily my roommates saved the four years of quote walls that prove it. Today marks another four year chunk of time, and as I look back on the 640 posts I’ve written …

Dear Santa slash All My Friends and Family, I believe I have been reasonably good this year (I paid off all my credit cards and didn’t intentionally rear-end any cars!) and, as such, would like to request the following gifts in honor of the upcoming holidays. I’ve provided images where necessary. Please see me with any questions. 1. For all Los Angeles drivers to be …

I survived, and not just barely. Despite the apprehensions, nerves, and my mother’s insistence that I was wearing something out of season, the event was a success. 100 of the 300+ FTHS 2001 grads attended, and 75% of the people I was most excited to see were part of that group. Of course no highly-anticipated, first-time, 20-something experience is without its list of learnings. Here, …