Author Archives: exhausted

After graduating from graduate school, I spent a week in New York City. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to visit the city that never sleeps. After sacrificing two years of my life to the intellectuals, … Continue reading →

As an alumna of MSUM, I am supposed to hate Concordia. It’s an unspoken rule. Every student at MSUM would much rather be a fire-breathing dragon than an asexual cob of corn. My best friend is a Concordia alumna, and … Continue reading →

The Limited thinks I am freak, so does Express, Macys and Ann Taylor. I was not aware of my freakishness until last week when I was in immediate need of a power suit, and nothing fit.  For the past three … Continue reading →

I don’t like MySpace; I think it’s lame. This statement surely renders me an anomaly among my peers. Although I have tried, I simply cannot find a purpose for MySpace in my life. In fact, I find it a bit … Continue reading →

Since New Year’s Day, it’s been all over the news. Beware! The obscure St. Paul raper prowls the east side of the city, praying on the vulnerable. A 54-year-old woman and 13-year-old girl are among his victims. It was just … Continue reading →

I have my dream job. I work in a trendy neighborhood in a downtown metropolis. I report to a newly renovated building that boasts tons of character and artistic flare. When I come in to work, I immediately go to … Continue reading →

I was one of those people who exited high school and never looked back. I literally left my own graduation ceremony early and bid a blissful farewell to the four most unfortunate years of my life. In other words, I … Continue reading →

In case you have not gotten the memo, the 80’s are creeping back into style. Leggings, oversized sweaters and large belts are making an appearance on runways across the globe. I got the memo last summer but refused to accept … Continue reading →

Last semester, I found myself enthralled in an interesting project. I was required to prepare a mini thesis, and I choose to research sexually provocative ads and the technology boom. At first glance, these concepts seem to have very little … Continue reading →

About a year ago I was dinning with some friends at a fast food restaurant. It was late at night and only a few people were scattered throughout the lobby. I was telling a story about a girl I knew … Continue reading →