The Things I’ll Do For a Buck
I had a job interview yesterday. The morning began with me ransacking my closet for that perfect “hire me on the spot” outfit and ended with my mother telling me that leggings and a sweater that...
View ArticleWhat My Stomach Tells Me (and other intuition tales)
I turned down a second interview today. Not only because the job didn’t fit for the direction that I am attempting to funnel my life into but because I am a sucker for following signs. As I...
View ArticleSloppy Hugs and Make-Believe
When I was earning a paycheck by watching after other people’s kids, there were plenty of times I loathed going to work. I couldn’t stand the thought of being called to the bathroom to wipe another...
View ArticleFinding Balance (via a hazmat suit)
The potential of earning a paycheck and lessening the intensity of my money-induced panic attacks causes me to grossly overestimate what my mind and body can handle. So last week when I was offered a...
View ArticleCashier or Stripper: It’s All a Matter of Perspective
I woke up in a drag yourself out of bed and curse at the world kind of mood. I’m not entirely sure where all this bad energy sprouted from considering I drifted off to sleep repeating the mantra...
View ArticleYeah, I’m Kind of a Big Deal
Inspiration is a fickle thing. I can spend the entire day staring at my computer screen completely unsatisfied with everything and then miraculously, right when I’m on the brink of sleep, ideas seem...
View ArticleStanding in My Truth
“Do you have a legitimate job yet? Maybe you should get a job at the Container Store…” The words were flung at me without malice or ill intent, but they stung all the same – like sprinkling a generous...
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