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*Remember: It’s Their Loss
I have this vivid memory of a heart-to-heart I had with my friend Brooke during an island-themed frat party our sophomore year of college. At the time, it was widely known (or so it seemed to me) that...
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With Love from John, Paul, George and Ringo
I’m not a huge fan of the list-style blog post, but I was inspired to temporarily jump on the bandwagon today while listening to the Beatles. As a devoted fan of the foursome, I appreciate their...
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On Friendship, Pain and Other Cheerful Topics
I take friendship pretty seriously. To me, “friend” is not a synonym for “casual acquaintance.” When I decide I’m friends with someone, it means three things: 1) I love the person, 2) I could talk to...
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A Little Inspiration from “New Girl” and “The Mindy Project”
This past year, I have become a big fan of “New Girl” and “The Mindy Project.” Both shows are hilarious and quirky, and I find the lead characters, Jess and Mindy, to be endearing and relatable in a...
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What I Learned from My Fling with the Republican Party
I have a complicated relationship with politics. This is not exactly an uncommon pronouncement for a young person such as myself. Many peoples’ views evolve as they are exposed to new ideas,...
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A Year Wasted?
In a few weeks, it will be the one-year anniversary of my college graduation. Thinking about this brings a mass of complex emotions to the forefront of my mind. The cause of my complicated feelings...
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What about the Size 6s? or Why I Love Jennifer Lawrence
I don’t usually pay much attention to news concerning weight and body image. “Body acceptance” was a big issue for me as a teen, but I’ve been in a really good place for a while now. Hence, I’m not...
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The Sunshine Award, Just in Time for Summer!
Peter from the The Deliberate (Belligerent) Literate recently nominated us for the Sunshine Award. I wasn’t sure if anyone would even read SmartAssy when Jane and I began blogging, so it’s really great...
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All About That Wanderlust
Right now, I’m in the beginning stages of planning a road trip to Canada with my boyfriend, Jared, for later this summer. We are thinking three stops: Niagara Falls, Toronto, and Montreal. I’m excited...
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People Change, Judgments (Sometimes) Don’t
Earlier this week, I met up with my high school friend Luke and his new boyfriend at our favorite hometown coffee shop. Despite our devotion to their house blend, we can’t really claim to have “liked...
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