How To Meet Your Neighbors

September 23, 2015 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Humor, Life In Your 20's, life lessons

In college, I remember being told the number one difference between living on- and off-campus is, you don’t know your neighbors off-campus. While in dorms you flit from room to room knowing every which person down to when they use the bathroom and who they may or may not be trying to hook up with this weekend, once you go off-campus you are abandoned in a cold, stark world where people don’t make eye contact on public transportations and do not speak in elevators. This carries over into neighborly interactions.

I vowed this would not be the case when I moved off-campus. I envisioned my roommates and I baking brownies and knocking on the doors above, below, and beside us (we lived in an apartment complex). This did not happen.

The Plasma Prostitute

September 21, 2015 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Humor, Life In Your 20's, life lessons

In college, I did not have much money. What college student does? But usually we have our summer jobs that hold us over. The summer after my sophomore year, however, this did not happen. I had been accepted into a six-week summer program in another state, and who wants to hire someone for only a month? Thankfully, the program was all expenses paid for - yet I wasn’t making a buck either.

I found myself being invited to movies, out to dinner, and to get ice cream almost every day. What savings I had quickly dwindled. I babysat while growing up, but now all my clients’ kids had grown up and/or were now my competitors for the new runts on the block. I could offer to mow the neighbors’ lawns, yet I had never even mowed my own lawn.

Brunch Review: 23rd and Main

23rd and Main

September 20, 2015 by Sara Woznicki in Leisure, Life In Your 20's, Richmond Brunch Review, Sara's Column, Tweets and Mascara

I really only keep people around who offer their opinions up for stellar brunch places, and that’s how I ended up at 23rd and Main Saturday morning. My experience previously with 23rd and Main was showing up for my second Restaurant Week rendezvous, which was much better than the first Restaurant Week experience I had at La Grotta. That was the one and only time I’d ever been to 23rd and Main prior to today, and it was pretty delicious. I had a crab dip, steak and dessert, all paired with a deliciously dry red wine.

23rd and Main was surprisingly not busy for brunch when we arrived, and were able to sit down immediately. We got a perfect table in the middle of their courtyard, with just enough shade to keep me from sweating to death. Not only does 23rd and Main offer a specialty brunch menu, but also serves from their full menu and full bar for brunch. My decision was pretty easy: nothing sounds quite as fascinating as the Don Johnson, which is a tempura-fried burrito.

The Cure for Some Summertime Sadness

September 15, 2015 by Sara Woznicki in Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Sara's Column, Tweets and Mascara

As I sit out on my balcony with the hammock shaking in the wind, bundled in an oversized sweatshirt and sweatpants, I can’t help but come to the saddening realization that summer is coming to an end. Labor Day, people’s sure-fire indicator that they should be tucking away their white pants (note: I don't believe in antiquated white pants fashion rules) and waving goodbye to summer is already quickly fading to a distant memory.

As I sit here, staring out onto the Boulevard, I can’t say I’m happy to see summer go. Just yesterday we were tailgating NASCAR, a few days prior I was sitting happily by the pool, and a few weeks have gone by since the last concert I’ve been to. Now the next show I’ll be seeing is indoor, a real sign that autumn is upon us.

I Don't Know You, But I Tagged You

September 14, 2015 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Humor, Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Social Media

Sunday afternoon, I am sitting by my computer eating watermelon, Facebook messaging my friend Petrina, reading about the "8 Fanciest Gym Memberships in America," and contemplating the paper I should be writing for school.

One of the eight fanciest gym memberships in America happens to be in Texas where my friend lives. I click over to her Facebook to share the article. While on her page, I notice "Harrison" under her Friends. I have never seen or heard of Harrison, but there is an elephant in his profile picture. Curious, I click over to his profile.

Why Travel Experiences Will Feel More Real Without Photos

September 08, 2015 by Sara Woznicki in Leisure, Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Sara's Column, Tweets and Mascara

The first time I left the United States was this past May at the ripe age of 23. My roommate and I talked about going on a vacation together endlessly, but couldn’t decide where we wanted to go. Did we want to travel through Europe, cruise through the ocean or lay on the beaches in the tropics?

One day, we did a bit of research on all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. It turns out, it is very cheap to take this vacation route if there are just two of you and you go during an off month.

#MyBrunch Photo Contest Winner

September 07, 2015 by astoldoverbrunch in Life In Your 20's, Leisure, Social Media

After three weeks and many submissions we have a winner for the #MyBrunch Photo Contest!

How Does He Do It? (He Doesn’t Make Cold Brew)

September 07, 2015 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Humor, Life In Your 20's, life lessons

Most of my friends know I’m an iced coffee aficionado. I study this sh*t in my spare time. I know the caffeine doses and calorie count of every large iced coffee at most American chains even if I haven’t tried it yet. And as much as I hate capitalistic, consumerist monsters, Starbucks wins every. Damn. Time. When it comes to iced coffee orgasms.

There are several ways to concoct iced coffee.

#MyBrunch Photo Contest Weekly Review

September 04, 2015 by astoldoverbrunch in Leisure, Life In Your 20's, Social Media

This is the last Friday update for the #MyBrunch Photo Contest before a winner is crowned on Monday. That means there is only one more weekend to get your photos into the competition.

Some of this weeks photos:

Take Me To Colorado

September 02, 2015 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Life In Your 20's

Last month I had the opportunity to visit Colorado. I went out there for a graduate workshop, but you best believe I took advantage of seeing the sights.

I decided to relay my adventures in a series of photos. Click to enjoy!