My brother just started his first semester of college. It’s making me unreasonably nostalgic. I keep telling myself that we still have the opportunity to experience the exact same benefits that college provides (convenience, freedom, carefree time spent, etc.), it just takes a tad more effort. There’s more at stake, but it’s still possible. Thoughts […]
Lifestyle
RIP books.
Saw this on the bus this morning. Is this what libraries are going to offer to youth in terms of value? Music and videos? Entertainment? Oy vey.
Obligatory Quake Post
I love how slow my reaction to sudden emergencies is (yes, let’s just play around and consider yesterday’s 5.8 earthquake an emergency). Like any good office worker, I reacted by continuing to stare blankly at the computer screen until a coworker went “Earthquake!!!” and we all giddily ran outside. Nothing really happened though, thank goodness, […]
Save money on financial planning by trying a session with friends!
A financial planning community Joe and I support is having a promotion that a few of you might find useful! Essentially, by getting a few friends together, you can split the cost of a semi-personal financial planning session as a group. The cost of the group is $50 with a $10 minimum per person. So […]
Found THE coffee shop.
It’s a perfect blend of new money and anti-starbucks sentiment. Happy to call Buzz a local coffee shop of choice. And it’s right next to the local Russian store! Double win.
Gateway Park.
Dude, nothing beats free entertainment. Also I secretly really love Mean Girls. And it’s a little bit like reliving college by being with a mass of people our age and “Don’t Stop Believing” blasting. But I’m not nearly drunk enough.
Lunchtime walk around the block.
I work in an interesting bit of DC. I love how many different types of architecture you can find. And you’ll never guess where that last picture was taken!
Relax
Sometimes I forget I know how to relax. Make sure you always remind yourself. Breathe, stretch, close your eyes, find something to be calm about.