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Jun 27, 2014

Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride [Twenty-Something Rules]

Travel is the only thing you purchase that makes you richer in the end. Travel makes you appreciate home and it’s one of the only times in life where the term “get lost” makes you feel an adventurous comfort.

Jun 20, 2014

Do What You Can, Leave the Rest [Twenty-Something Rules]

It’s physically impossible to be everyone’s therapist and saint. I’m not going to make everyone feel like a the Beyonce-rule-the-world all the time.

Jun 13, 2014

Dream Big and Forever [Twenty-Something Rules]

My life dream is (and has been forever) to write a novel and track my book tour on Instagram. It hasn’t happened yet and it seems far away, like a little teeny pin of light in a very long tunnel….but it still seems so accessible.

Life is All About Balance [Twenty-Something Rules]

You have to find time to do the things that take a little time (run errands) AND the things that come effortlessly (five episodes of Parks and Rec in one sitting).

Jun 6, 2014

Anyone Else Stressed Out? [Twenty-Something Rules]

It’s easy for us during this time in our lives to become epically stressed out. But somehow, you have to let it go like a distant fart in the night. Just let it fade away.

May 30, 2014

Worry About Yourself, Girl [Twenty-Something Rules]

You know what I’ve noticed about people? We rely too heavily on others to make us happy. Not getting along with your boyfriend? Life ruined! Girlfriend hasn’t called you in weeks? How could I let this happen!? I am going to drink so much wine over this!

May 23, 2014

May 16, 2014

Become Inspired By You [Twenty-Something Rules]

Leslie Knope has inspired me in many ways. But my favorite Knope quote comes in blissful life simplicity: “I am big enough to admit I am often inspired by myself.”

May 9, 2014

We All Have Bad Weeks [Twenty-Something Rules]

Here’s a rule: only feel sorry for yourself one day of that week. The rest, find that inner wonder woman and press on.

May 2, 2014

Calm Down About Marriage [Twenty-Something Rules]

No one is going to judge you if you don’t get married in your twenties. And marriage isn’t the end or beginning of anyone’s world, OK?

Apr 25, 2014

Practice the Art of Forgiving Yourself [Twenty-Something Rules]

An old lady told the blogger it was “important to forgive.” The blogger then asked, “Who do you have the hardest time forgiving?” She responded saying, “Myself.”

Apr 18, 2014

The Art of Moving On [Twenty-Something Rules]

I’d like to make a toast to my first apartment. To its cold hardwood floors and stupid, weak shower head. Little apartment, you taught me things.

Apr 11, 2014

Don't Beat Yourself Up Over Over the Small Stuff [Twenty-Something Rules]

Life is good. It’s really good. Yes, despite even the weird things that happen throughout the day: awkward work happenings, tough meetings, waking up either hung over or too early, crying because you’re overly sensitive about things.

Apr 4, 2014

Here's to the Good Times [Twenty-Something Rules]

When I’m at work, I hope for Friday. When Friday rolls around, time can’t fly fast enough for me to be sprawled out like a starfish on my bed. Then, come Saturday, I’m planning my summer trip to New York and packing to move to my new apartment.

Mar 28, 2014

Get Down With Your Bad Self [Twenty-Something Rules]

You need to get down with your bad self every once in a while. It will make you feel free. Just stay away from drugs and pay your bills.

Mar 21, 2014

Growing Up Into A Giant Lady-Child [Twenty-Something Rules]

Before you knew it, I had a huge girl-boner, was throwing my hands around ranting about my ‘top 3 favorite books of all time’ and had organized a book club on my Facebook page for all my girlfriends to join by the end of the night.