Recently, I went on a date with an artist from Brooklyn. Halfway through the date — I was telling a story about walking across the Brooklyn Bridge and how it was fraught with peril — he stopped me. “Wait. How long have you been here?” Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge with Alex, Sean, and Tako was … More Becoming a New Yorker
Settling into the new job + finding an apartment + making all the friends + doing all the exciting things = full dance card. I just didn’t have time to do everything I wanted and remain sane. So I pressed pause on the blog for a while and went radio silent. Lately, though, I’ve realized … More Radio Silence
For our first podcast, we rambled a bit longer than expected. We decided we’d keep them to 30 minutes going forward, so Episode Two is a bit faster of a listen. Episode One: Max, Kaitlin & Stuff https://lovesouppodcast.podbean.com/mf/web/jgwr7h/Podcast_Episode_One.mp3 Download this episode (right click and save) Episode Two: Teen Rom Coms, Netflix Originals & Stuff … More Day 49: Love Soup Episodes One & Two
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
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
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 