I've written a few posts complaining about people's behavior in public and it occurred to me that maybe people have forgotten how to behave in public or maybe they never learned in the first place. Either way, I think some people need a refresher course.5 Tips for Behaving in Public: Restaurants 1. Don't insult … Continue reading That’s What She Said: 5 Tips for Behaving in Public: Restaurants (Part 1)
3 Ways Social Media Makes Us Terrible People
3 Ways Social Media Makes Us Terrible People A little while ago, there was a video circulating the internet called "I Forgot My Phone." If you haven't seen it, you can watch it here. If you don't feel like watching it, it's basically a commentary on how social media isolates us and while our lives … Continue reading 3 Ways Social Media Makes Us Terrible People
That’s What She Said- 5 Worst Movie Patrons
On the occasion that I venture out in public, I enjoy going to the movies. Let me rephrase that: I usually enjoy going to the movies. Most of the time, I and all the other movie patrons are there to enjoy a film of our choosing. We select our seats, we munch on tasty popcorn with cancer-causing … Continue reading That’s What She Said- 5 Worst Movie Patrons
Staying Motivated vs. Settling
Finding time to write can be a real bitch sometimes. I work full-time (and we're getting into the busy season at my job), I have a husband whom I like to spend time with, friends whom I'd like to see, family who would like me to check in so they know I'm not dead, and … Continue reading Staying Motivated vs. Settling
That’s What She Said- Plagiarizing Your Own Life
A piece of advice that seems to appear rather frequently for writers is to draw from their experience. I think this is great advice because if you pull from what you know, your writing will be more authentic and subsequently more intriguing to your audience. This isn't to say that if you've never been a … Continue reading That’s What She Said- Plagiarizing Your Own Life