I have pink eye, or as I call it: poop eye. Today, my eye is gooey and looks like I’m one of “the infected” from the movie 28 Days Later. The only thing that makes this situation slightly better is that I’m sitting in a room at The James Hotel in downtown Chicago drinking a … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2012
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
In one week, I’m hosting a holiday get-together for a bunch of girls. Around 25 girls to be exact. I feel like I should apologize in advance to our future server for 25 separate checks and a loud room of ladies. While this seemed like a good idea when I was planning it, now that … Continue reading
Today’s Think Kit blog prompt: What did you make this year? Whether work-related or something more personal (like a song, craft project, or work of art), share your process and the end result. This prompt is simple for me. What did I make this year? This blog. I’ve always been intimidated to start a blog. All … Continue reading
There’s No Easy Road to Success
There’s no easy road to success. Well, unless you win the lottery, but I’ve heard that most of those people end up going bankrupt anyways. I’ve had my ups and downs professionally, hopping around different fields to see what I’m best at doing. I graduated college with a degree in Recreation and Tourism, with the … Continue reading
Chew on This, Indianapolis
This year and last, I was lucky enough to participate in Indiana Humanities’ event called Chew on This. In 2011, I attended the event for the first time as a live tweeter at Goose the Market for Moonshine and Morality, where we participated in a “think & drink discussion” about the legislative, political and social themes of … Continue reading
Brussels Sprouts: A Misunderstood Vegetable
I think Brussels sprouts are misunderstood. As a kid, I heard “Brussels sprouts” and wanted to gag. My mom cooked us Brussels sprouts once for dinner when I was younger and made my sisters and I eat it, although she wouldn’t even try them. It was the most horrible side dish I had ever tasted. … Continue reading
Let It Go
I read an article on Tiny Buddha that said, “Eckhart Tolle believes we create and maintain problems because they give us a sense of identity. Perhaps this explains why we often hold onto our pain far beyond its ability to serve us.” I have a tendency to do just that: hold on to problems for … Continue reading
Inspire Me!
Today’s Think Kit prompt: “If you could meet someone new in 2013, who would it be? Or would you rather spend more time with someone you already know?” I’d like to meet new people in 2013…I just don’t know who they are yet. Do you ever get in a rut and need some inspiration? Every … Continue reading
Digital Overload
Today’s Think Kit prompt: “Unplug for an hour, a half day, or a whole day. Choose a time that feels a little uncomfortable. How did you feel? What did you do? Reflect on your experience. How much did you unplug this year? How does this experience make you feel about unplugging in the coming year?” … Continue reading
Hang on Tight, It’s Gonna Be a Wild Ride
To say the least, 2012 has been a crazy year for me. It started out rocky, being in a job that made me miserable that was slowly consuming my life. For the first time in 28 years, I was fired. While I wasn’t exactly thrilled about being unemployed, it was hard to stay sad during … Continue reading
Rachel Rubes 