Remembering to Live Each Day
A few weeks ago I learned a valuable piece of wisdom at an unexpected time from an unexpected person. One morning as I was riding up the elevator at work I made small talk with an old man that I often see around the building. I said something like, “It’s only Tuesday and I already [...]
The Levo Leaguer
This summer has come and gone in the blink of an eye. And I've spent most of it in my windowless office. To my surprise, the workload this summer has not been light; in fact, it's been busier than ever. I've been putting in my time at work and learning quite a bit in the [...]
What They Don't Tell You Before You Graduate
As one who has been out of school and working full-time for over a year now, I think I have some insight into the world of young professionals. Our teachers, advisers, parents and friends have given us advice and have tried their best to prepare us for life in “the real world,” and while I [...]
Book Review: Shop Class as Soulcraft
I recently finished the book Shop Class as Soulcraft by Matthew Crawford. I’ll be honest and admit that I originally didn’t expect to enjoy this book, mostly because I’m not really a “let’s get our hands dirty” kind of girl–I can hardly cook, I do laundry about once a month (and average about at least [...]
College Or No College?
I read an article in NYTimes yesterday about how going to college may not be the best solution for everyone. While I do agree that some are just not “school” kinds of people, the article does report statistics that the majority of those with college degrees make more money than those without degrees and that [...]
