Tampon Shaming is the New Black
Over the summer I was hustling to CVS on a mission for tampons. I proudly strutted to the “feminine care” aisle and chose the cutest,...
Interpreting Font Names
In every student’s life, there comes a time when she realizes Arial or Times New Roman just won’t cut it. This moment is a marker...
Why We Can’t “Let It Go”
Thank god for my mom. Maybe it’s because she spent copious hours in labor to birth me, or because of the fact we spend all...
How Your Ex Never Leaves You
I’ve always believed that I would know I was over someone when he stopped crossing my mind every day. I have found, through diligent research, that this is...
All About Those Shoes
I wish Carrie Bradshaw and Imelda Marcos had known each other. I’ve envisioned a blooming friendship between the fictional star of Sex and the City...
First Relationships and Other Flapjack Failures
I don’t know about y’all, but I hate pancakes. Actually I do know. You love pancakes. Everyone loves pancakes. Who doesn’t love pancakes? Oh, right,...
The Perils of Uber: Warnings, Woes and Worst-Case Scenarios
Using the popular app, Uber, defies every warning and common sense rule drilled into my head as a child. First of all, you must willingly get into...
Chipotle: A Regional Ethnography
When it comes to meals, I’m the kind of person that will always seek out a food truck or acclaimed local joint before I succumb...
An Open Letter to Mom, Dad, and Starbucks
I was well and truly delighted when I got the email that said I had been accepted to The Rib. Writing, comedy, and women are...
The Never-Mentioned Pros of Long Distance
It’s an all-too-common scene. Innocent girl discloses her relationship status to a friend – “Yeah, we’re doing the long distance thing” – and immediately gets...