Month: March 2012

First World Problems

Just this morning, I had an exchange over email which truly epitomizes the phrase “first world problems.” In a nutshell, I “un-friended” (Why do I feel like I’m 13 all over again, for just typing these words?) a former work acquaintance, with whom I barely shared anything any longer. Once he found out…the wrath erupted.…
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March 27, 2012 0

Of fumes, mens and value

I’m not gonna lie, I’m kinda running on fumes…I know, it’s only Monday. But concepts like “weekend” and “R&R” only apply if you’re not self-employed…or if you married well, I suppose. Due to my sketchy taste in mens, I’m not—praise Allah—married yet (think of all the boys who I’d be denying a chance to um…
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March 26, 2012 0

Why not You?

If nothing else, if I could get all my clients/humans everywhere to understand that perfection is one of the biggest time-wasters… I’d be (somewhat) satisfied. And I say this as a former anorexic, so I know all about how damaging the search for perfection can really be. I’m thinking about perfection—and how boring it is—because…
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March 22, 2012 0

So, I recently went to an alumni mixer to network…and yes, fine, okay: to flirt with mens 15+ years younger than me. Happy? Feeling good about yourself since you got me to admit something…well, I could say ‘shameful’ but since I’m a big hit with that particular demographic, perhaps ‘shameful’ isn’t exactly the right word.…
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March 21, 2012 0