Jewel-sized droplets of rain begin to pitter-patter on Sam Thompson’s* head. A pesky bumblebee zooming around briefly interrupts his thoughts, but the disturbances are only external. His unwavering calm exudes from a place deep within, and he continues to recall memories of the long journey he’s made to his peaceful haven. He didn’t need feet … Continue reading »
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You’re Thinking It — Don’t Lie! 10 Funny Things We All Agree On
It’s amazing the lines we draw between ourselves: race, religion, gender, sexuality, etc. In the end, people are built with the same Leggo blocks and somehow we seem to be wired very similarly also. This is especially true about those mindless thoughts that spring up in our heads at any given moment. We’re all thinking … Continue reading »
10 Things Austinites Want You to Know
Outsiders know Austin as the capital of Texas and the home of the loud, proud, and party-hardy Longhorns. Austinites, however, will tell you a few more notable distinctions about this “weird” city. If you’ve never been to the city then there are some things you should know — and if you’re one of the elite … Continue reading »
E.l.f. Cosmetics – Now in Mineral Makeup!
I’m a girl – and yes, I love makeup. That doesn’t mean I like to cake it on, but the whole process of putting makeup on is kind of like a Paint By Numbers for your face in endless editions: the color options are infinite. This is one of the reasons why makeup can be … Continue reading »
The Careerist, Marie Claire Articles
A piece written interviewing career women who work the ‘graveyard shift’ at their jobs. Published in the March 2010 issue of Marie Claire and online at: ‘I Work the Graveyard Shift’ A piece written for the April 2010 issue of Marie Claire for The Careerist section: Dissing the Office Brew Continue reading »