Digital Overwhelm
Have any of you ever suffered from digital overwhelm? I know I have. There are so many new gadgets, blog posts, online programs, videos and Facebook updates to keep track of that you feel...
Category: Work
Is it 5:00 yet?
With 3 short months of summer in Chicago, staying focused while the sun is shining is getting more difficult by the day! I am trying REALLY hard to keep on task but sitting at...
Job Outlook & Starting Salaries For New Grads
Are you a new grad? Do you know a new grad? The class of 2012 is probably tired of hearing how tough the economy and listening to news about unemployment. Who can blame them?...
How Much Is Your Independence Worth?
Hindsight is 20/20 and shoulda, coulda, wouldas aren’t fun, but I don’t believe people who say they have no regrets. I assume it just means that they didn’t realize they’ve made mistakes. I’ve made...
The $20 Jimmy Choo Story
No, this is not a story about a pair of $20 Choos. C’mon now. That’s called a fairytale. I can count the number of times on one hand the number of times I have...
Where Will U Go Next- The Family Move
This week has been extra challenging for this mom of 5… we moved! While that might not sound like the end of the world, it was quite the expierence. I consider myself a very...
Should You Be Dating the Co-Worker in the Next Cubicle?
Many business offices are full of chatter during the work day, but what happens when some of that talk turns to office romance? In many cases, nothing good usually comes of it. As someone...
Keep Your Phone Going on the Go
The great thing about smartphones is that they can do a lot. You can surf the net, watch movies, read books and the list goes on. The bad thing about smartphones is that they...
Skirts and Sneakers NOT Allowed.
Dear women of Chicago, My heart breaks a little every time I see you walking down the street with THIS situation going on south of your knees. Who told you this was acceptable fashion...
Somebody That I Used To Know: The 4 Types of People You Went to College With
I’m sure many of you are sick of hearing Gotye’s Somebody That I Used to Know. I admit to being one of those people who had that song on repeat all day every day...