Failing the sleep test
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Since I was an adolescent, I’ve had problems staying awake during the day. Honestly, I haven’t given it much thought, because for the most part, it’s not debilitating. I know that my sleepiness isn’t
Highs and Lows at the Airport
I’m at the airport today waiting for a flight to Texas. It’s the beginning of another month or so of travel, and while I will miss my home and my friends, I am a
Nothing Gold Can Stay
Yesterday was tough at work. Not because I don’t love my job, just because there’s a lot to do. After work I had plans, so in the subway I put on the soundtrack to
No Darkness Here
Leonard Cohen is one of my favorite artists. Ever since I heard “Everybody Knows” on that old Christian Slater movie Pump Up the Volume, I’ve been enraptured by his voice. When I started listening
No-fun Gym
For the past year, I have been spending a ton of cash on the gym. I work out with a trainer once a week and while it’s certainly not the largest expenditure on my
Budget
From January to March, I get particularly concerned about my budget. I am concerned about it year-round, but before tax time, I see commercials for tax preparations, and I ask myself, am I on