Since Monday’s almost over, here I am. I had so many plans in my head for today. I would make some phone calls, write, go outside…and, well, yeah, none of that happened. I stayed up late watching TV, watching YouTube,…
Who the Fuck is Alison Roman?
Thousands more people can now answer that question correctly after her name began trending on Twitter due to an interview she did with the New Consumer – myself included. In addition to telling her plans for the future — how…
Adulting and Shopping at Trader Joe’s
Today, while looking around on YouTube, I came across this video about why people spend so much at Trader Joe’s, which reminded me that I wrote a piece about shopping at Trader Joe’s back in January that I never posted….
What I Learned From Purchasing a $50 Cake From Across the Country
It all started about two years ago when I was checking out the flavor of the month at Magnolia Bakery. I’ll have you know that I am a cupcake connoisseur. That is thanks to “Sex and the City” and seeing…
The Prospect of Returning to Work Reminds Me I Need to Get Shit Done
I need to make a schedule. I need to set some goals, measurable goals. I can’t just be a dreamer; I have to also be a doer. But what do I do? Today I learned that my sister has to…
What It’s Like Getting My First Unemployment Check, Uh, Debit Card
I got my unemployment debit card today. I was reluctant to apply for unemployment benefits because I never wanted to be one of those people who was dependent on the government for support. This isn’t my first time being unemployed….