Tag Archives: life tip

How To Come Back From Vacation Without Being A Jerk

Lilit MarcusMay 3, 2013 //
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We all know the trope: a young college student leaves the country for the first time and then returns home acting the part of a world-weary jetsetting dilettante.

We all also know that that person is annoying.

While there’s nothing wrong with going on an awesome vacation and coming back feeling relaxed and happy, there’s a fine line between wanting to tell your friends how cool it was to deep sea dive in the Indian Ocean and being a humblebragger. Here are some tips to make sure you don’t cross that line. Keep reading »

8 Good Universe Moments And What They Might Mean

Ami Angelowicz & Winona Dimeo-EdigerMarch 22, 2013 //
GUMs Explained
Good Universe Moments And What They Might Mean
Good Universe Moments And What They Might Mean
Good Universe Moments And What They Might Mean
Good Universe Moments And What They Might Mean
Good Universe Moments And What They Might Mean
Good Universe Moments And What They Might Mean
Good Universe Moments And What They Might Mean
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Running into an old crush. Thinking about a friend and getting a text from them 30 seconds later. Receiving an unexpected check in the mail (that’s the exact amount needed to cover an overdue bill). We like to call these lovely experiences Good Universe Moments (GUMs, for short), and we’ve all had them, whether or not we took a moment to acknowledge how magical they are. To help you notice and interpret these moments, we’ve put together a list of eight common GUMs, along with their possible meanings and how to handle them. Click through to get the scoop!

 

Get Your Funny Back!
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15 Skills Every Woman Should Master

Sarah Von BargenJanuary 3, 2012 //
Give A Compliment!
Here are seven reasons to compliment a total stranger. Read More »

The internet is littered with posts about a lady’s must-haves (LBD!  The perfect boyfriend jeans! Matching silverware!) and while all that is lovely, we know we are not what we own. Right? Right. 

So, in honor of The Frisky’s “New Year, New You” series, let’s devote some internet space to the important skillz that you (and I) should master. Keep reading »

7 Reasons You Should Compliment Total Strangers

Sally McGrawJanuary 3, 2012 //
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Ours is an increasingly insular society. Hop on the subway and you’ll see dozens of people plugged into their phones. Sit down in a cafeteria and you’ll observe dozens more absorbed by e-readers and magazines. Head to the mall and you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone who wants to talk with, look at, or even open the door for you. And that’s fine: The people and activities we love always get prioritized above the general public. But here are a handful of surprising and compelling reasons why you should consider reaching out to strangers — not just to speak with them, but to compliment them. Keep reading »