by Lauren | Aug 9, 2011 | Education, Life, Work
I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have had (and continue to have) incredible mentors in my life. Some of whom I didn’t realize were actually mentors until they were no longer there, and I had ended up in a place only they could have subliminally nudged me towards. These mentors have come into my life naturally. They were just people who were at the right place at the right time and willing to help, nurture, encourage and provide me with tactical advice on how to achieve my goals.
by Lauren | Jul 27, 2011 | Education, Life
As you know, I just recently updated my Digital Vision Board. One of the images that has stuck with the vision board despite its updates, is one of good, healthy, wholesome food. Now, I may be a little late on the Health Food Bandwagon, but a little late is better...
by Lauren | Mar 7, 2011 | Education, Life, Random
I don’t remember my first time stepping into a bookstore, but I’m sure I was bewitched. Every bookstore smells almost the same. Except for used bookstores — those smell even more profound than new. Sweet, musty, sometimes with a hint of glue.
by Lauren | Jun 14, 2010 | Education, Life
I love to read. I love navigating my way through a thick plot, losing myself in the characters, flipping pages uncontrollably, without even realizing. I can travel the world and take a walk in any shoes while reading a book.
by Lauren | Jun 8, 2010 | Education, Life, Random, Work
I arrived at my apartment last night, flipped on the TV, unpacked my laptop, and checked my phone. All before I had even taken my sweater off. Much to my dismay, the TV screen was blank, the Internet wouldn’t connect, and we all know what happens when you’re an iPhone owner. I started to panic. My heart began to race and I was instantly overcome by frustration. “WHY??? WHY AREN’T YOU WORKING??? You have ONE job in life, and it’s to WORK and you CAN’T??” Then I took a deep breath. And smiled.
by Lauren | May 10, 2010 | Education, Life, Random
My flight back to San Francisco from Denver was an eventful one. The last passenger to board the plane was a young man, probably in his early thirties, who announced to all the passengers that they should not worry because “after a few more drinks, [he] could fly this shit.”
by Lauren | Mar 10, 2010 | Education, Guest Posts, Life, Relationships
I was introduced to Lauren through my brother Jeremy. That’s the interesting thing about people I meet these days. See, I’m considered a member of the “Bear” community. Bears are gay men. A group of gay men that looked around one day and said,...
by Lauren | Mar 8, 2010 | Education, Life
My friend and former assistant, Cameron, called me yesterday with exciting news. He told me that he got hired on full-time at his “travelling job” that he’s had for a while during school. What’s even more special about this, is that Cam has been “following in my footsteps” for a while now – he was my Entertainment reporter when I was Entertainment Editor at the CU Independent; when I was Managing Editor, he was Entertainment Editor; when I was Chief, he was Managing Editor.
