I Can’t Be The Only One
Do you ever find yourself hopelessly confused, frustrated, or annoyed by basic adult concepts like paying bills, finding a work/life balance, or processing the bizarre and uncouth behavior of others in public?
Do you frequently think to yourself, “I can’t be the only one who [insert exhausted rant about whatever first-world annoyance is the subject of your current rage], right?”
Same, girl. Same.
Make your Mondays suck a little less with a new post from Penny every week!
Life, while short and sweet, is messy and peppered with everyday annoyances that sometimes make us want to hop in the bathtub with our toasters. Stop by each week and rage along with me over a variety of relatable moments that test our patience and make our hair fall out while reminding us that things could always be worse.
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I Fought Technology and Technology Won (and Now I Have to Press Pause)
I wouldn’t exactly call this a new blog post as it is more like the exhausted waving of a big white flag. It’s been rough over here lately, my pretties.… Read more ⇢
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The Art of the Staycation Reset (And Leaving the House a Total Mess)
I am officially unmotivated and trying to figure out how to transition from four days of basic autumn bliss back into my work routine. I even had to force myself… Read more ⇢
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The Midlife Slump: Why Your Energy Feels Like Toxic Sludge (And How to Make It Stop)
If you’re like me, you might be doing this right now. You’re lighting a dozen expensive candles. You’re surrounding yourself with enough crystals to power a small village. Hell, you’re… Read more ⇢
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Aisle 4 is Not Your Living Room: Why Everyone in the Store Needs to Move the F*** On
Fall is finally here, which means two things: it is cool enough to cook without turning my kitchen into a blazing hot inferno, and football season is officially up and… Read more ⇢
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The Invisible Overload: Why Burnout isn’t Reserved Only for Adults with Children
We’ve all heard it—or have at least felt the sting from the verbal slap in the face of the implication: “Why are you so tired? You don’t even have kids!”… Read more ⇢
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The “Free Time” Trap: When Labor Day Feels Like Way Too Much Labor
Happy Labor Day, my fellow grouchy little gremlins! If you are reading this today, I have a confession: I almost didn’t write it. I woke up staring at the ceiling,… Read more ⇢
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Embracing the “Basic”: Why Everyone Mocks Fall Fans (And Why We Don’t Care)
I am going to say this loud enough for the back row: I love the absolute shit out of Fall, and I do not care who knows it. The second… Read more ⇢
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Value is Earned, Not Discounted: The Reality Check Beggars Need
Scroll through social media for a maximum of three minutes, and you will see it. A post written by some Entitled Emily/Edward begging for a complex or highly specialized service… Read more ⇢
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A Masterclass in Auditory Terrorism in Public: the Local Gas Station
Allow me to set the scene: It is later in the evening, but not so late that I can’t cop a ticket for that night’s Powerball drawing. After nearly 12… Read more ⇢
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The Only “Child” I Ever Wanted: Grieving Pet Loss as a Childless Adult
Today would have been my soul dog’s 14th birthday. It’s the first one we’ll “celebrate” in our house without him incessantly yapping at my feet and tripping me multiple times… Read more ⇢
