Category: General

  • Podcast Review: The Pitch

    The Pitch is essentially the podcast version of Shark Tank. I was skeptical when I learned about this podcast because I thought it would lose a lot without the visuals. However, they’ve really figured out how to describe the products or companies without the visuals. The narrator does a great job of painting a picture…

  • A History of President’s Day

    George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. In 1879 Congress established this holiday for government offices in Washington, D.C. However, in 1885 they expanded it to all federal offices. Officially known as “Washington’s Birthday,” this holiday has transformed over the years. Since Abraham Lincoln’s birthday was February 12, many states began to celebrate his…

  • A ‘Thank you’ note could solidify that job

    A few months after I started my first job, I was at an office lunch my my coworkers and bosses. One of my bosses said that she’d heard I did well with my job interview. My manager interjected that the thing that stuck out in his mind the most was the ‘thank you’ card I…

  • Don’t overthink the wedding gift

    When it comes to buying a wedding gift, try not to overthink it! Keep it simple and pick a gift off the registry. You may think that’s boring, but the couple knows what they want and need better than you. Unless you are extremely close to them, and can make it more personal, just get…

  • Where Do I Live? Apartments, Condos, & Co-Ops

    Usually condos, apartments, and co-ops are pretty similar in what they offer, but there are differences in how you pay and what you own. Apartments You only rent apartments, and do not actually own anything there. In an apartment you have essentially no upkeep because the complex owns everything and takes care of it. This gives you…