The world is rife with disasters. We’ve got economic turmoil, fuel shortages, poverty, homelessness, and even Adam Lambert. Every time I see a commercial on TV about a poor, struggling child in desperate need of food, I feel obligated to do something—like change the channel. Just kidding. Unfortunately, there’s not much my broke, lazy butt can do. However, after some research, I was able to come up with one easy solution that promises to make [...]

What is with our passion for abbreviations? And while we’re at it, why is “abbreviations” such a long word? I firmly believe in spelling out words entirely. Chatspeak is a last resort for me, reserved for those who don’t deserve the effort. For example, if I were typing a breakup email (yes, I’m an awful person), it might read something like this… Sup Ex, Yes, u hurd me… U r my ex now. We r [...]

In the mood for a romantic night out, my boyfriend and I headed to the local McDonalds. Yes, I know, it’s not the typical choice for a lovey-dovey evening, what with the screaming kids, greasy food, and that perverted clown who’s lovin’ it. But believe it or not, we had a blast. Love was in the air, although it did have to compete with the aroma of fries and obese children. Nevertheless, as we dug into [...]

I engage in a lot of self-dialogue. It took me ages to even realize it was happening. My friends were the ones who pointed it out, and now that I’m aware of it, I’m a bit unsettled. I find myself chatting away as I stroll down the street, sit at my desk, and even while I shop. Heck, I practically host a one-man talk show while on the toilet. I guess it has its perks. [...]