This article was originally published on my LinkedIn Pulse, 08/12/2019. Last spring, I had an interview for a proofreading role at a company in downtown Chicago. I was weeks out from graduating with my Master's degree in English, which meant I was submitting application after application in the process of looking for work post-graduation. I … Continue reading The Art of Practicing Compassion: How Heading in the Wrong Direction Guided Me Down the Right Path
Gun Violence in America and How to Change the Discussion
Over 50 people have been confirmed dead. Over 500 people have been confirmed injured. And that's without a full and clear account of all affected victims. On October 1st, 2017, around 10:00 pm Pacific time, a domestic terrorist attack occurred, becoming the deadliest domestic shooting in America's history. A so-called "lone wolf" gunman, Stephen Paddock, … Continue reading Gun Violence in America and How to Change the Discussion
The House, the Dells, and the Stories No One Tells: Part 1
Last week, I went on a road trip and mini-vacation with my boyfriend. We decided a few weeks prior that we wanted to go somewhere that required minimal planning in our short window of time. We researched a bit, compared prices, and decided to head up to Wisconsin Dells for a few days - a … Continue reading The House, the Dells, and the Stories No One Tells: Part 1
On Being the “Planner”
Ever since I can remember, I've been the "planner". You know, the friend who plans everything: the hang-outs, the parties, the cookouts, the brunches, the sleepovers - everything. Every friend group has at least one planner. But after awhile, those of us in this position find it a tiring, thankless title to maintain. When you've been … Continue reading On Being the “Planner”
Too Little Experience, Too Picky to Take a Chance
It's no secret that recent college grads are one of the largest underemployed groups of people in America. Desperate for a job and a way to focus our attention on something other than the impending doom of permanent adulthood, college graduates seem to share commonalities regardless of their field of study: we're hungry for employment … Continue reading Too Little Experience, Too Picky to Take a Chance
Rebecca Reynoso 