Monthly Archives: January 2010

I will never find a job

Earlier today, I sat down on the floor and cried hysterically for 10 whole minutes. Despite the fact that I’ve been job searching off-and-on for oh, about a YEAR now (I had a summer job for a few months, plus … Continue reading

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Why I will always hate bankers

Today, I identify very, very strongly with the anti-banker sentiment out there lately. I will probably hate them for the absolute rest of my fucking life. Why? Because in their infinite greed, they fucked up the economy so hard as … Continue reading

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The truth about job searching…

…is that it’s really depressing. Intellectually, I know that it has nothing to do with me. I know that when I apply to an “entry-level” position requiring a “bachelor’s degree” and “0-3 years experience,” the company probably receives 300 applications, … Continue reading

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Book Review: Al'America: Travels Through America's Arab and Islamic Roots

There is nothing I love more than gift certificates to bookstores. I have received some amount of money in this form for every Christmas and birthday since I was old enough to read; in fact, it’s what I ask for. … Continue reading

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xkcd makes me lol

Here’s an interesting predicament I just found myself in: Check out the latest xkcd comic. I burst out laughing when I read that. …that’s ok, right? I foresee plenty of controversy from this, but I think it’s…well, tasteful is an … Continue reading

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News tidbits and snark

I want to strangle Microsoft. This is my way of saying, “Hey again, I have an actual legitimate excuse for not writing for 3 weeks this time!” Namely, very serious Computer Trouble. I am a relatively tech savvy person, and … Continue reading

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