In my entire adult life, I have never owned a dog before, but knew that I had to have one. (And no, I never considered those devilish little felines people try to pass off as pets). Austin and I currently live in an apartment, so we needed a smaller dog that was very independent. With every Google search for "apartment friendly dogs", shibas were on the list. But don't let their size fool you; they are like big dogs stuck in a little body!
Read MoreWith a sensational series inevitably comes hours of voracious reading, neglected errands, and days of isolation from the real world. I am a serious sucker for a good Young Adult series, but lack the time necessary to rip through these collections in an efficient manner. As a result, I have not completed many series (though this may be a result of the fact that I insist on re-reading Harry Potter regularly instead of branching out). Regardless, I am delighted to share some of my most binge-worthy YA series to date!
Read MoreIn the spring of 2013, I received a newsletter from my university's psychology department containing a handful of internship options they recommended for the summer. I saw the link to the Disney College Program and began envisioning what this magical place might be like, as we never had the money to get within spitting distance of Disney when I was a kid. Impulsivity took the wheel, and I applied right there.
Read MoreThese days, buying new books can be a pricey habit. Trade paperbacks are usually around $15-$18, while hardcovers can be upwards of $30! Of course hardcover books are the sturdiest option, but $100 for only three books?! No, thank you. So how can you combat this dilemma when you're short on cash?
Read MoreSince my junior year of college in 2014, I have nearly always worked two jobs. I think it was my two stints working at Walt Disney World that conditioned me into functioning properly only when I filled my weeks with laborious tasks (I worked an average of 60 hours a week at Magic Kingdom, one week hitting my record at 74 hours).
Read More"In an all-too-realistic near future, the government has placed a limitation on the speech of women and girls - one hundred words a day. The price for exceeding one's daily quota is a painful electric shock administered via the counter adorning each female wrist…. If you had only one hundred words a day, what would you do to be heard?”
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