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Rules of the Game (Girl Version): Day 3

January 27, 2011
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Rules of the Game (Girl Version): Day 3

Wherein the girl opts to talk to people in person rather than on the phone.
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Rules of the Game (Girl Version): Day 2

January 26, 2011
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Rules of the Game (Girl Version): Day 2

Wherein the girl realizes that in order to master the art of attraction and meet people of the opposite sex, she has to actually leave her house.
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facebook ads / wedding rings

January 21, 2011
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facebook ads / wedding rings

As a single female, I’ve come to expect these sorts of ads from Facebook. But, what?!?! As if, I don’t have enough pressure from my parents to give them grandkids. (See: previous post.) My own little revenge? I click on all of the ads just to run up the pay-per-click prices.
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Rejected by McSweeney’s

January 12, 2011
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Rejected by McSweeney’s

An Open Letter to All Almost-Thirty-Somethings Living at Home with their Parents To all almost-thirty-somethings living at home with their parents: It’s okay.  So am I. best, Melissa Because I like to keep a record of my rejections.  Plus, they sorta tell us to.
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Procrastinating Shoppers Support @nonpretentious!

December 21, 2010
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Procrastinating Shoppers Support @nonpretentious!

Some items from our store, perhaps?  Or, some items from Amazon? Click on the product to find out more information!
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From Mr. Killstudent’s Lethal Bag of Teaching Tricks: Shushing

December 6, 2010
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From Mr. Killstudent’s Lethal Bag of Teaching Tricks: Shushing

This is the fourth and final major duty of a substitute teacher. I remember the first time I got a lesson plan like this: “Complete page 834, 38-50, 51, 52, 54, 61. No Talking. If anyone is uncooperative, leave their name. When I return it is an automatic detention. NO QUESTIONS ASKED.” Sounds like...
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The Mustache Diaries: Day 36

November 10, 2010
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The Mustache Diaries: Day 36

Study your face, know it. And don't worry about being all you can be. Just be who you already are.
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The Mustache Diaries: Day 8

October 12, 2010
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The Mustache Diaries: Day 8

The Earth doesn't revolve around the sun, but rather the Universe revolves around humans. Literally. Cause we named that bitch.
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The Mustache Diaries: Days 6 and 7

October 10, 2010
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The Mustache Diaries: Days 6 and 7

Growing a mustache is much like the start of new a day. It is something to measure progress with, advancement, or simply the passage of time. Of course things aren't always so simple. But it is interesting to watch your own visage change daily.
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How Did I Not Know About… The Frisky

September 13, 2010
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How Did I Not Know About… The Frisky

This is a new column that talks about stuff we should have known about but didn't.
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