Back when I started business school (for the third time, I might add), my Marketing 101 professor explained to us the psychological dilemma that occurs when a person feels overwhelmed by too many choices: they shut down. This is where I find myself this evening. I am a starter of many projects … Continue reading A Finisher of None
Tag: lifestyle
iPhone, Meet Drawer.
I have this fantasy of being one of those writers that holes up in some decrepit old property, seemingly fading into obscurity until the inevitable day comes when I birth a masterpiece and release it into the world. A recluse. A hermit. Whatever term you want to call it. As long as it entails … Continue reading iPhone, Meet Drawer.
The Creation of Time: Millennial Edition
There never seems to be enough time in the day. But as one of the greatest coffee mug sayings in the world goes: “You have the same amount of hours in the day as Beyoncé.” I come across a picture of this mug on Pinterest, lazily scrolling through the endless feed on a Wednesday … Continue reading The Creation of Time: Millennial Edition
adult (uh-duhlt, ad-uhlt) v.
Adult is not a verb. I am not one to use it as such. But today, I understand. Today is the company holiday party. Today, I am reminded that I am an adult, obligated to do adult things. Like attend the company holiday party. Or go to work at all, when what … Continue reading adult (uh-duhlt, ad-uhlt) v.
Instamodel Meltdown: Essena O’Neill’s Social Media Tirade
By now I'm sure everyone's heard of former Instamodel Essena O'Neill and her tirade against social media. The reason I say this is because all the major media outlets are cramming the story down our throats. It's not as if O'Neill's claim that "social media is not real" is news. I know social media … Continue reading Instamodel Meltdown: Essena O’Neill’s Social Media Tirade
A Word of Advice: Alcohol and Writers Groups
Don’t get buzzed before the meeting has even started. I guess I had this image in my head of intellectuals sipping wine and discussing the classics. Perhaps my mistake was substituting wine with bourbon and vodka. Regardless, I was schnockered before we finished with the first critique, rendering any contributions from me that … Continue reading A Word of Advice: Alcohol and Writers Groups
Shunning Technology: The Worst Mistake a Writer Can Make
I am all for being a purist. When it comes to flipping the pages of an actual, physical book versus swiping a Kindle screen, there is no comparison. Unfortunately, a combination of OCD and too much clutter in my life has resulted in me getting a Kindle myself. I hate e-books. But until I … Continue reading Shunning Technology: The Worst Mistake a Writer Can Make
5 Tips on Getting Shit Done.
There comes a time in every writer’s life when they decide to suck it up and get their shit together. For me, that time is now. It started yesterday morning, when I spent hours scouring the internet and every major publishing house’s website for information regarding the highly coveted position of Unpaid Slave-Monkey … Continue reading 5 Tips on Getting Shit Done.
