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Swipe-tember: What I Learned from Spending a Month on Dating Apps
After recently turning 27 I had the normal rush of emotions, as well as a few new, introduced-in-the-late-twenties specific ones. For example: ARE MY EGGS DYING? This was more or less a ticking time bomb. With friends in every direction getting married and having babies and then more babies, as I sit on my couch… Continue reading
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30 Good Things That Happened in September (2017)
I have good news and good news. I have only good news! As mentioned in this blog post, at the end of every month I’m going to highlight all the good things that happened in that 30-day (or so) span, to give ourselves a break from the well known bad. You can find last month’s here. Happy… Continue reading
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A Late September Adventure (Day 4: Boulder, CO)
After another slow, relaxing morning, Allison and I made our way back into Denver for breakfast. This time we referred to this list, and decided on Syrup, not only because the name screams BREAKFAST, but also because the menu boasted items such as “breakfast pizza” and a “pancake and waffle flight.” I ended up trying the… Continue reading
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A Late September Adventure (Day 3: Denver, CO)
In an unfamiliarly cold haze of morning déjà vu, my alarm once again went off at 4:15 a.m. on Monday. Unwavering from its first episode, I blinked my eyes slowly open, pondering the “what if I just slept through this?” narrative. But as I trudged my way into the bathroom, my toes cold and my… Continue reading
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A Late September Adventure (Day 2: Bend, OR)
At home, a typical September Sunday morning usually consists of church, with the occasional play of hooky to watch a Giants football game on television. They are always slow moving and relaxing and comfortable, which made this Sunday morning in Bend feel just like home. After getting the chance to catch up on some sleep,… Continue reading
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A Late September Adventure (Day 1: Bend, OR)
At 4:15 a.m. my alarm went off and my eyes blinked slowly open. Waking up seemed impossible, unbearable, illogical, but somehow I dragged myself into the bathroom, turned on the surface of the sun grade light, and brushed my teeth. It was 6:00 when I got to the airport, and everyone seemed to be thinking… Continue reading
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How to Recreate the Princess Diaries Painting
This is Mia Thermopolis: In 2001, during a casual visit from her grandma, she learned she was the heir to the throne of Genovia. Some things happened, Mia got a makeover and made her grandma try a hot dog, and then she made out with her best friend’s brother at a royal ball. Amidst all… Continue reading
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5 Lessons I Learned from Hamilton & Lin-Manuel Miranda
Yesterday I saw Hamilton at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles and it’s safe to say my jaw has yet to stop hanging open. It lived up to all the hype and was somehow able to be better than I expected. For amongst the talent of the actors and actresses, the incredible music provided by… Continue reading
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If You’re Willing to Start from the Ground, You Can Build Anything
Can I have a show of hands for anyone who has been personally victimized by country duo, Dan & Shay’s song “From the Ground Up?” Right, okay, that’s what I thought. Let it be known that my hand it also up. In case you’re unfamiliar with this song, have a listen: Or, if you want… Continue reading
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Strain then Stir: A New Cooking Segment (Kind of)
Hello friends, my name is Kim, and I am a terrible cook. Okay, not terrible. Not great, though. A hard average if I’m being honest. A passing grade but not one to hang on the fridge, if you catch my drift. I’m also a rather monotonous cook. I have a schedule, a limited bank account… Continue reading
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