Late Night Tips: Working

Note from Rachelskirts: This is the third in a series of guest blog posts brought to you by Michael. Enjoy!

"Night time is really the best time to work. All the ideas are there to be yours because everyone else is asleep." - Catherine O'Hara

How often do you have to …

Internet Rehab

I just marked some 3000 entries as read in Google Reader, and I feel incredibly relieved. At some point in the last few months, I allowed myself to get weighed down by a feeling of obligation to the blogosphere, and that just isn't healthy, folks. I can barely keep …

Tip for Google Users

If you're going to search for something creepy or pervy like "photos of ladies in panties" or "dead children" or "photos boys in heels and skirts," copy the link location of the search result into a fresh tab or window to avoid tipping off people like me that you landed …

Final Chance to Make Fish-Naming History

With your help, I've narrowed down the options for my fish's name to the twelve listed below. You have until July 4, 2008 at 5 p.m. CST to make your final vote.

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Stowing Away in Dave Brubeck's Pocket

On Saturday night, my family went to Ravinia to see Dave Brubeck in concert. It was as close to heaven as I've been since Jazz Fest last year. The weather was supposed to be rainy, but the clouds knew better than to disrespect the legendary jazz musician and his …

By Team Christmas

Note from Rachelskirts: The following was sent to me by my dear friend, Team Christmas. The doubt and fear and pride he writes about are things we have all experienced, and I just wish I had the guts to be this transparent and honest once in a while.

How did I ever …

Cast Your Votes Now!

My fish needs a name! Because I am both wicked indecisive and a huge fan of polls, I'm asking you to help me out with this. The suggestions are all yours, so now it's your duty to help your favorite name make it to round two. The poll closes on Friday (June 27) at 5 …

My Favorite Grass Addict

I have two kitties. This one is named Carmel because, well, my brother and I weren't very creative with naming the cats thirteen years ago. I'm already fairly well-practiced in being a crazy cat lady, but now I have the chance to share that with the internet. Who …

Not Alone Anymore

I got a lot of wonderful comments and emails from people regarding my status as a single 22-year-old. Everyone was encouraging and understanding and supportive, which made me remember that a lot of people have been here before. (Say what? The world doesn't revolve …

At Least I Like Cats

A while back, I was asked to read Lady in Waiting, a book written for single Christian women. I've read my fair share of dating and courtship books, and I've never been very impressed by them. I don't want to wait to kiss a boy until my wedding day, and I don't want …

Keep In Mind, "Juan Pedro" Is Already Taken

I bought a fish. His name is Fishpants. Or Captain Jack. Or Mr. Betta. Or as of today, The Fish Who Won't Eat His Food And Will Therefore Probably Be Dead By The Time I Pick A Name For Him.

(Thankfully, you don't have to beckon a fish like you do with a dog or a …

Team Memedroids 3: White Tiger

Have I ever introduced you to Scrangie before? If not, I should be flogged. She is amazing. You need to follow that link and read her beauty blog and be in awe of the fact that someone so gorgeous can also be so funny and knowledgable and freaking awesome. She could …

Late Night Tips: Teh Interwebs

Note from Rachelskirts: This is the second in a series of guest blog posts brought to you by Michael. Enjoy!

"Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach that person to use the Internet and they won't bother you for weeks."

What better way to waste your …

Play That Cloud Game With Me

I originally took this picture because I was completely in love with the battle going on between the sun and the clouds. I kept photographing the sky for the entirety of my drive, which you shouldn't try at home, kids. Anyway, when I was dumping the image from my …

Cabin Fever

Dear Independence,

I miss you. More than you will ever know. Please come whisk me away. Make sure to leave that Responsibility fellow behind this time, though. Thanks.

Much love,

Rachelskirts

On Behalf of Chocoholics Everywhere

Dear Hershey's,

I recently stumbled across two giant Hershey's Kisses (affectionately named "Hershey's Make-Outs" by some) that I purchased shortly after Valentine's Day. The Make-Outs were meant to be sent to friends, but I never remembered to put the care packages …

Lazy Children Left Behind

I signed up for classes at my community college two years ago just to avoid paying student loans, but I never really attended the classes or did the homework. As a result, I have a really nice 0.0 GPA there. No big deal, since I never planned to return. …

New Guest Blog Series

My good pal Michael, who can be found over yonder at 3intheam.com, has graciously offered to write a short series of guest posts filled with late night tips. Most of the internet junkies I know (myself included) are insomniacs and/or night-owls, and I personally am …

Late Night Tips: Books

Note from Rachelskirts: This is the first in a series of guest blog posts brought to you by Michael. Enjoy!

So, books are officially the coolest thing since cool came to Cool Town, right? Can we all agree on that? Good. Now, there are books, and there are books. Some …

Post-It Glue: The Bond of Love

My dad often makes a lunch for me to take to work. In his mind, I am seven years old and really into books and ballet and classical music and math. Thankfully, I still eat like a seven-year-old, so things work out well. The best part of this lunch-making tradition is …