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1) I worked at a grocery store as a cashier when I was in high school. Just before the holidays, one of my regular customers came through my like and got cash back. After I handed her the cash, she folded it into the receipt and handed it back to me. It was incredibly sweet and unexpected! 2)… Read More

1) I'm so happy that we had a last dance for just the two of us. It was so special to have a few minutes alone after a day in front of so many people, and we both treasure it more than we expected to. 2) I'm glad we prioritized while planning. My partner and I decided that having… Read More

Everyone. Every time the media zooms in for a close-up when someone is crying or upset, magnifies someone's mistakes, talks about anyone's body, shame them for having sex, shame them for not having sex, stalk them for photos...it goes on and on. Celebrities are people, too. Sure,… Read More

1) saving is important, but don't forget to have fun sometimes, too. 2) even if your paycheck is tiny, but $10 into your savings each time you get a check. It adds up and will help foster good habits for after you graduate. 3) you aren't destined to make the same mistakes as your… Read More

Don't agree to "just one drink." If you don't want to drink when you're hanging out, don't give in and have one because your friends are asking you to or you feel pressure. It's never just one drink. Your friends should respect it of you say you really aren't having anything tonight,… Read More

The obvious things like money and children, but also where you want to live. It doesn't need to be the exact location, but it's important to find out if you're on the same page. For example, maybe you want to settle down a few hours from your parents, but your partner has always… Read More

The parents of my high school debate teacher were almost agents for Miley Cyrus back in her Hannah Montana days.

Student loans are real debt that you have to pay back. It doesn't matter that "everyone has them" and that that are "good debt." Apply for as many scholarships as possible if you're going to college. It's not that you shouldn't take out student loans, but you should take them seriously… Read More

Men won't let me lift boxes. I was at work once and about to move a fairly heavy box of paper to the other room. My male coworker came over and told me he'd take care of it (I was already holding it) and then he and a female coworker blocked my way until I put it down and let the… Read More

I used to manage a phone customer service team at a financial organization. Both as a manager and as a rep, when men would call and I'd tell them that I couldn't refund XYZ, they'd ask to speak to my manager, since "he'll know what to do here." And when I'd say that I was the manager,… Read More