I work (a lot) at a risk management firm and am taking a few business classes in my spare time online from the University of Illinois. When I'm not doing that, I'm at home thinking about cleaning my apartment or doing laundry, but doing none of it.
I met the love of my life, a pit bull, while vacationing in Charleston, SC, in 2008, and actually flew … more
I have fond memories of snow. I grew up in Ohio, and probably one of the most exciting things ever to happen to my 8-year-old self was having a snow day, or a two-hour delay even. Usually when my younger … more
I don't know about you, but I have 39527935619 things on my plate at any given moment. I've tried keeping track of my tasks in email programs (Gmail, Lotus Notes), in day planners, and on … more
If you don't hate coconuts, you must must must try this cake. It is the most delicious dessert I've had in forever. Mounds CakeFor the cake you'll need:- 1 box chocolate cake mix- 1 small bag … more
No amount of "over-the-counter" shampoo does my hair right. Like many of us, I'm sure, I have color-treated hair that's become dryer and more brittle over the years, especially as I've let it grow this … more
My friend, who scoffs at my love of pop culture and would rather talk about CNN, fell in love with celebrity gossip after she watched Chelsea Lately. And really, how could you not? Well, actually, … more
Matt & Nat bags have the quality and sleek design of the top fashion designers--but with more of a conscience. While I'm not a vegan, I love the fact that my bag isn't made of cow. The … more
This tea is nasty. I consider myself open-minded when it comes to teas and flavors and the like. But this tea? No. I found a box at this specialty supermarket next to my workplace in downtown … more
Something happened when I turned 23. Apparently I hit puberty because my mid-20s face started to resemble my 14-year-old face. I wasn't about to try antibiotics. And the Jessica Simpson/Vanessa Williams … more
Ever wish you could find an indie coffee shop where you can study for hours upon hours in almost complete silence without getting "the look" ("buy another coffee drink, or get out") from the smug chick … more
Ditto what @stephaniezhu wrote; we miss your reviews! Its been a while since you've been on Lunch, so I just wanted to let you know about some of Lunch's new features. We've got the Share feature at the top of every review which makes it super easy to share reviews on twitter, Facebook, and others, as well as a list feature (check out my Guide to Fabulosity!). There's also a new communities feature, such as Fashion, Food and Beauty, which makes it simple to rate data points, as well as discover new reviews and products. Have fun checking those out and I hope join us on Lunch again! :)