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Day 16: Fundraiser THANK YOU and Silly Student Quotes
First of all, I have to send a huge thank you to Jessie and Dan Blum Gabriel for donating to my fundraiser for Zara Aina. In the past year, they have become a huge part of our Montclair community of lovely people. They are both generous and loving–and have two beautiful boys!! Because of you,…
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Day 14: That Terrible Time I Tried to Be a Hip-Hop Dancer
For the final 30 days of my twenties, I am writing one personal narrative a day that has impacted my life until now. To read more about my challenge, feel free to check out the first post. Also, this 30 Day challenge is also to support a wonderful charity, Zara Aina. Please check out my fundraiser here and if…
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Day 11: That Time I Worked at Abercrombie
For the final 30 days of my twenties, I am writing one personal narrative a day that has impacted my life until now. To read more about my challenge, feel free to check out the first post. Also, this 30 Day challenge is also to support a wonderful charity, Zara Aina. Please check out my fundraiser here and if…
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Day 5: Short Stories on the Road
Ben and I are in Pennsylvania for a wedding this weekend, and so I have little time to write out a giant narrative. However! Here is a good time to put a bunch of short tales into one list. In storytelling/writing classes, I’ve often played the “one-sentence story game,” which encourages you to say just…
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The 7 Types of Online Commenters
I reached a nice milestone in my writing career this week–I learned to stop looking at the comments when my articles are published on mainstream websites. This wasn’t an issue in the beginning. I only wrote on my personal blog, which I shared with my Facebook circle–a group I feel is full of tactful, educated people. However,…
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Bridges, Backhoes & Other Irrational Fears
Try to contain your laughter, but I have a confession to make. A confession that many friends are aware of and have talked me through since the beginning of college: I’m a little terrified of construction equipment, specially cranes and backhoes. Yes, it’s odd, and yes, deep down I know they’re not going chase us…
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Lazy Sunday Recipe: Corn and Summer Veggie Beer Sauté
This week’s recipe is brought to you by lack of sleep, beer, and the letter B. For beer! Photo credit- frugal-cafe.com Cooking when you’re tired and punchy can be tricky. But you still have to eat. There are plenty of days when getting in the car and safely reaching the store for any special…
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If the Whole World Took an Acting Class
As an actor, I have spent my fair share of time laying on the floor and barking at the ceiling. Okay, I’m not barking, per se, I am sending my voice through the space from the top of my head. I have sat on the backs of classmates and been sat on by teachers, all for…
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The War Against Office Snacks
A few days ago, my boss purchased a fun little candy dispenser from Costco. We’ve been trying to make our office more welcoming for teachers to come work. So when she came across this awesome little candy machine, she went for it. We filled it to the brim with Peanut M&M’s and mini Hershey bars and…