random life update #3
Apologies to those of you who thought I was in Paris based on my last blog post…I’m actually leaving this week and am frantically trying to get as much work done as I can...
Category: friends
Great Expectations, part 3
It may not surprise you to know that I continue to be disappointed by my own lofty expectations, but I’m wondering…is it really my fault? Let me describe some recent examples of when my...
Why I love watching AVP tournaments
My friend Andy is a troll. Like, he has an official diploma from the American Troll Academy. He’s constantly trying to pull your leg so it’s difficult to take him seriously, and he’s usually...
The Case for (and against) Airbnb, part 2
The weekend did not have an auspicious start. For starters, none of my friends could make it except Andy, and the other three people coming were all Andy’s friends. Also, none of us knew...
The Case for (and against) Airbnb
“SICKKK LOCATION,” Andy texted. “I KNOW RIGHT…WE SHOULD DO IT,” I responded. “It’s $500/person though, for 3 nights.” “Wait, $500 is a lot dude…that’s a round trip flight to Maryland.” (Andy’s from Maryland.) “Yeah...
The Surprising Thing About Surprises
Maybe this isn’t the best way to tell a story, but I’m going to start with the punchline — the surprising thing about surprises is that there are people in this world who don’t...
Lessons in Expectation Setting at an All-Inclusive Resort
“The thing about all-inclusive resorts is that the food isn’t very good,” Karen said. “And you don’t really leave the resort since you want to take advantage of the free food, so you might...
The Rules of Punctuality
“What late people don’t understand about us on-time people,” Mike Birbiglia paused for dramatic effect, “is that we hate you.” It’s a quote from his Netflix stand-up special, Thank God for Jokes. It’s hilarious...
The Joy of Missing Out?
Disclaimer: “This whole story is completely true, except for all the parts that are totally made up.” (Inventing Anna, 2022) “Dude, you won’t believe what happened at lunch,” Andy said. “What?” I asked. “I’m...
New York, part 2
“I brought a couple packs of instant ramen if we get hungry at night,” my cousin Ifly said. As mentioned in my last post, she was going to New York for Fashion Week, and...
Your risk tolerance is also not low. Just saying ;)