I was on the receiving end of a weird question in an interview the other day. At least, I thought it was odd, but maybe this is perfectly normal. The recruiter asked me why I had pursued the degrees and certifications I have listed on my résumé. Since I’m sure you haven’t seen my résumé, … More Day 48: Odd Interview Question
In our podcast — which I’m still working on getting out there, I promise! — Max asked me how much pizza I’ve eaten since I arrived in New York. The answer is shamefully few slices, but I’ve been living with vegans, so that might have skewed my numbers. Ever since she asked me that question, … More Day 47: The Great Pizza Debate
This kind of came up in a discussion on Facebook because I’ve been using a word out here that I never used in California. And that’s because classic Brooklyn rowhouses/brownstones all have one thing in common: a stoop. Some stoops incorporate a small patio space, but mostly it’s just the front steps to the building. … More Day 46: The Brooklyn Stoop
I was out on the stoop writing for a while, trying to square away two of the jobs I’ve been enjoying the least — hold on. I shouldn’t say that, actually. I love writing of all kinds, and I’ve written everything. Seriously, name it and I’ve written it for clients. Marketing copy Newsletters Product descriptions … More Day 45: Freelance Life
On Tuesday night, I got to talk to Max for about two hours, and it made me incredibly homesick. She was talking about Fogust (seriously, they’re predicting San Francisco won’t see the sun again until September, guys) and warm NYE nights (which I shouldn’t even be thinking about yet) and how it still feels like … More Day 44: Podcast & Homesickness
Trying to find a job in New York is an interesting process of discovery and self-awareness. For example… In San Francisco, I worked in a very corporate setting that became more traditionally corporate the longer I worked there. That said, our CFO came to work every day in jeans. Our CEO’s assistant wore pressed jeans … More Day 43: Working for the weekend
Saturday night was so epic that I slept most of the day. I woke up to take the dog out and told him he should appreciate how much I love him. He was unimpressed, and I went back to bed. I woke up again to do a little writing, determined to at least be sort … More Day 42: Sleeping & Tako Loves Tacos
For the first time in over a month, I cooked a real meal… no can opener required! multiple pans were used!! and a cutting board!!! …in an honest-to-goodness kitchen. It. Felt. Amazing. I made vegan mushroom and roasted vegetable risotto. And I’m happy to report it was delicious. — I spent the morning working on … More Day 41: Brooklyn Love
I woke up at 6 a.m. with my brain in overdrive and spent 4 hours somehow managing not to call my bff, Max, who lives in San Francisco and probably wouldn’t appreciate a phone call at 3, 4, 5, or 6 a.m. her time. (Unless I was either bleeding or on fire. She would definitely … More Day 40: Life Maintenance & Dog Parks
This morning, I spent nearly thirty minutes finding a new parking space for my car because of street sweeping. Ugh. — During my last year of college, I met a girl named Elyse, who wound up being my roommate in Oakland for five years. It was one of those friendships that you feel like you’ve … More Day 39: Reunion, Brooklyn & the Queen of Soul
Not Quite Flying Solo 