My sister-in-law friended me on Facebook. One of my cousins (and her cousin-in-law) is having a bridal shower this weekend. My sister-in-law’s post on Facebook read: 'Not looking forward to spending time with the in-laws this weekend.' That’s right, the in-laws include me! What’s the best response to this situation? (Please tell me there can ( Read more... )

"The survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that 24.4 percent of 2010 college graduates who applied for a job have one waiting after graduation, up from 19.7 percent last year. But the average salary offered to graduates with a bachelor’s degree has slipped 1.7 percent from last year, to $47,673.

"Salaries for finance ( Read more... )

lovely.

new favorite blog, thanks to GFY.

"The collapse of the housing market and the contraction of credit go right to the core of our national identity, forcing us to readjust our expectations for what we can attain and what we deserve. And when we come to understand that we may never really be able to afford even a modest row house or that those of us who live more comfortably will ( Read more... )

you know what's awesome:  your dentist sending you a letter to explain why they're no longer accepting your health coverage... then giving you a call a week later to schedule your six month check up.  thanks, guys!  i'm totally willing to pay full cost!

"In the end, perhaps they were merely following the French literally: Respond, if you please. Left over from a time when graciousness couched demands as requests, the R.S.V.P. no longer functions. I therefore propose an update, something still French but a bit more ... frank - the R.V.O.M.:
"Répondez Vite - ou Mourir!

"For those friends of mine ( Read more... )

HA!

4:35-4:55 is pretty damn good.

just found out international roaming on my phone is about $1/text message and $2/minute talking.  so... uh... please contact me by email only until friday.