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NEW BLOG: Allie Kay Tee, Big Dreams and Small Budgets
Hi everyone! The other day, I looked at this blog for the first time in a long time, and was so surprised to see this: 611 followers?!?!?! I’m so honored that all of you, at some point in time, decided to click that little “Sign me up!” button. And I’m so sorry that I haven’t been […]

Criticism of “Treasure” by Bruno Mars: Let Me Tell You Who You Are
Bruno Mars reached five number one hits faster than any male artist since Elvis Presley. I started listening to him when he featured in B.o.B.’s “Nothin’ on You.” That was pretty much my high school anthem; my boyfriend at the time would even sing it to me when it came on the radio.

What I Learned From Blogging For a Job (Or How Treating Your Personal Blog as Work Can Increase Productivity)
In my last post, I talked honestly about my problem with procrastination in updating my personal blog. However, do not think because of that post that I am terrible at writing blog posts.

How to Suck at Updating Your Blog
In honor of my dismal behavior these past few months, I have compiled a simple “How To” that would rival any posts from Problogger. Are you a blogger who wants to suck at updating? Then this is the post for you.

How to Write Your Own Recommendation Letter
In August, when I left my three-year summer job at Subway Restaurants, I asked my boss for a recommendation letter. With three young kids, a loud wife and disgruntled employees to handle, he told me to write it myself. “Just give it to me and I’ll sign it,” he said.

Friday Jamboree: Boys in Dresses & Self-Perception
It’s finally Friday! I hope everyone enjoys their weekend. As for me, I’m heading up to Wheaton, then to New Bedford for Rick Britto’s funeral, then to Arlington to visit some of Tommy’s family.