Because the last five days have been filled with entirely too much sadness, anger and bitterness (that even snickering at losers on Facebook can’t numb), I need to focus on some positives in my life. I went to the 20SB Summit a week ago and met Molly Ford of Smart, Pretty and Awkward. She was… [Read more…]
June 3, 2011
I’ve been spending a lot of time reading Thought Catalog. I found this post, 27 Questions From a 27-Year-Old that was interesting, especially when you compare these questions to the ones swirling in the mind of an 18-year-old about to embark on the awesomeness of graduation/college. If you have time, read the 50-something who responds in the… [Read more…]
April 3, 2011
What a week! I’ve reached the end of my very first Staycation and it’s bittersweet. Last year, I went on Spring Break in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (rating: good, but wouldn’t go back) and while I missed the sunny/high of 85 temperature on this staycation in the city, I couldn’t be more happy I took time… [Read more…]
March 14, 2011
This week my brothers get back from Hong Kong (safe and sound, thankfully) and Joe heads back to the states since leaving for Afghanistan last fall. It’s so crazy to think he’s already on his way as I’m writing this. Aside from all that excitement, the last week has given me plenty of “me” time… [Read more…]
February 11, 2011
Dear Maddox, Happy birthday (soon) little guy. I can’t begin to tell you how shocked I am that it’s already been years since I got a phone call from your daddy that changed our whole family’s life. In one swoop you took the “baby of the Hurtado household” crown away from me–one I gracefully held… [Read more…]
January 15, 2011
A year ago, I did what many people do on New Year’s Eve. Bought a hot dress, paid too much for an all-you-can-drink/eat wristband at a club and ventured out into the freezing Chicago winter with my friends. Despite everyone coming together, I somehow managed to start crying at midnight. Not out of happiness, not because… [Read more…]
November 19, 2010
I’ve been doing a lot of traveling lately. For work not for play. Not that I’m complaining. Because I’m on a plane twice a week I’ve had a lot of time to think about random things I see and snoop on. For example. I’m sitting on a smaller plane basically filled with business travelers. I… [Read more…]
October 9, 2010
Anyone who follows me on Twitter pretty much knows I’m a huge Iowa Hawkeyes fan. People that know me in real life probably find it strange that I love Iowa Hawkeye football so much considering I can’t stand to watch any other sport. That’s right, I’ve never been to Wrigley (the actual stadium), I don’t… [Read more…]
September 13, 2010
July 26, 2008 was one of my best friend’s 21st birthday. For the most part it was a drunkfest like any other 21st. I would have gone on living the life of a care-free college student convinced the real world was lurking somewhere after graduation, but in the middle of dinner Joe called me and… [Read more…]
August 20, 2010
I think of myself as an adult. I’ve started my career. I pay bills. I take care of myself. I’m financially independent from my parents and minimally rely on them for emotional/mental support, though I’m still close to my family. Hell, I share a place with my older brother–something many people find odd given our… [Read more…]
August 28, 2011
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