Anyone who thinks that being an assistant is easy is strongly mistaken. It is a tedious, high-level job that means constant attention and taking on any has thrown to you. I would know, I’ve been doing assistant jobs for last seven years. Moving from just a desk assistant in high school to an executive assistant now, I’ve learned the in’s and out’s of assistant work better than I ever thought I would. Being in a supportive role is second nature to me, and today I’m sharing my

Recently I had the pleasure of having dinner with the most precocious 14-year-old I have ever meant. He’s well read and learned, but he absolutely drove me batty. And not because he knows more about German politics than I do. It was that he was more of a know-it-all than I am. My whole life I’ve been a know-it-all. That’s most likely why I consider Hermione Granger my spirit animal. Spouting my knowledge of the world is something I just do. It’s kind of like how I occasionall

In 2012 I wrote a blog post about my blogging rules. While I wrote it to be a quick read while I was traipsing about Europe for a week, many found it very helpful for keeping up their own blogs. The information in that post was great for people who are just starting blogs or who have dedicated blogging as a job. However, in my current position at university, I have found that there are some blogging rules that definitely should be added to the list. I don’t have the time I us

It’s been two weeks and two days since I left everything I knew behind and moved into a new world. Two weeks and two days of making new friends, taking new classes, learning the weirdness that is communal showers, and realizing how expensive everything is. But along with all this stuff that has been WAY too much fun, sometimes when I’m alone this weird thing takes over me. HOMESICKNESS. I’ve never really been homesick before. All those times I went to camps or went to Europe,

Whether you’re headed to the mountains for some outdoors time, or to Hawaii for your anniversary, there are a few tips that will make your trip a great one. What to Bring A good bag that can hold: your sunglasses, a notebook, a pen/pencil, a snack and/or water, your mobile phone, a guidebook, and your wallet. Items may vary for the individual. A raincoat. Sturdy walking shoes. What to Prepare A list of the places you want to visit. A list of the places you would like to eat a

Writing a Book 101: Tips and Tricks Don’t Make a Title First Make a Title First Everyone will tell you that you should not make a title when you first start writing a book because you should just let your mind flow and work it’s magic. They’re wrong. If you want to write a book, come up with a title and use that title for inspiration when you’re writing. I mean, you can change it whenever, so what’s the harm? Write Whatever You Want Know Your Facts If you are writing about a