Sometimes the week goes by really f*cking slow.
Work, classes, friends, family…sometimes it gets a little too routine for my liking. So, I decided to make a change and really spice things up.
This week? I’m channeling Grandma. After 92 years, my grandma knows what’s up…I mean she better after almost a century, right?
Right.
So if you’re feeling like you’re in a bit of a slump, try out some of these suggestions or come up with your own takes on ways to make the week fly by!
Perfect Time-Waster: Crossword Puzzles
The internet is great and all, but this week I’m on a low-tech kick.
And for someone who majored in Journalism and minored in English, it would only make sense that I have been completely enamored with crossword puzzles.
It started out as a time-waster on the subway (thanks AM New York!) but has evolved into a true pleasure that I’m willing to spend a whopping $2.99 on. You know those puzzle books you see old ladies on the bus with? Yes, I’m totally into them.
Still addicted to the net? Check out some amazing crosswords here.
P.S. Try making it a couples thing…it worked for them. Read More »




Like most college students, I never have enough money and on the off-chance I do, it goes straight to Starbucks. I love fashion and I love to shop, but the closest I get to either one is through the internet (which you can get for free at Starbucks!).
No worries though — I have found a version that is oh-so-affordable at