Lifestyle
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Last year, I finally decided to up my sleeping game and invest in a quality new mattress. After hours of online research, I decided I wanted to go with one of those “mattresses in a box” options. And after even more research, I decided that Puffy would be the best option. I remember when I…
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I can’t believe it’s been five months since NYC kicked my ass out. One on hand, I think ,”So much time has passed, because it seems like I’ve done so much since then.” On the other hand, it’s more like… “Uh, five months isn’t that long.” I’m not gonna lie – the past couple of…
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I remember riding the NYC subway for the first time six years ago. After taking a cab five blocks to the station… because I wasn’t exactly sure where the station was… I got out at the intersection of 86th and Lexington, and went into the nearest entrance. Although I wanted to get to Midtown, I…
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past six years living in New York City, it’s that friends are everything. I’m lucky enough to have parents who will always be there to support me when I fall down and bruise my ass – both, literally and metaphorically – but if it weren’t for my…
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New York City is home to an overwhelming number of entrepreneurs, freelancers and artists. *Proudly raises hand.* And with that, comes the tedious yet necessary need for marketing and promoting your brand. After almost six years of trying to make it in NYC, I’ve learned some awesome tips regarding self-promotion, marketing and networking, which you…
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New York City. It’s fabulous, exciting, full of opportunities, and there’s never a dull moment. But it’s not all rainbows and sunshine – if anything, it’s more like “stress, anxiety, and hot garbage smells.” Aside from the obvious complaints us locals have about NYC being way too expensive, I wrote about some of the biggest…
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As a writer who works from home, my daily uniform is usually something along the lines of yoga pants, a tank top, and a messy bun. (I know… so basic bitch.) Apparently, this type of lifestyle – i.e. “sporting active wear all day, even if you never make it to the gym” – has become…
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