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Food, Football, and Love
Every time I write an angsty rant about why men suck, I always question the decision later. Like, if only I had watched He’s Just Not That Into You for the thirty-seventh time while inhaling frozen...
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Proven: Hurt People Hurt People
Once upon a time, an ex-boyfriend of mine told me that he loved me with all of his heart. Then he told me that no matter how much I loved him back, it would never be enough to constitute a truly...
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I Think This is Called Growth
So, I have missed blogging. And Keychanges. And y’all. And Debelah Morgan, singer of the infectiously feel-good 2000 pop hit, “Dance With Me,” but that’s for another post. Despite my blog-homesickness,...
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No Fear, Lots of Love, and Maybe a Tunic
Here’s an instant message conversation that took place between my work-wife Mila and me the other day: Mila: I’m wearing sunglasses today because I feel like a rock star for once. Nic: You are a rock...
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I Wore My Pedometer to the Club and Took 10,000 Steps in the Name of Love
My company participates in this program where we get paid little mini-bonuses for wearing work-sponsored pedometers and taking steps. Something about having healthy, active employees and saving on...
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Self-Love and Regression (and Football)
Ever since I started dating again, I’ve been a little boy-crazy. This kind of makes me feel like a total F.A.B. (that’s fake ass bitch, for those of you who don’t speak in abbrevi-gay-tions), because I...
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Let’s Talk About Gratitude
The other day I had the privilege of sitting in on an intimate luncheon event at MTV for Hispanic Heritage Month, which featured an interactive chat with the network’s resident chica Melanie Iglesias,...
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This is What Happens When I Best Man a Wedding
Yes, I just used “Best Man” as a verb in the title of this post. It’s a thing now, and you’re welcome. So. After throwing an epic three-night, thirteen-man bachelor party at a rented house in Vermont...
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Possibly the Best Unintentional Metaphor for Life as a Disillusioned Young...
Every so often I get the brilliant idea to wake up super early in an effort to gain control of my life and make the most of my pre-work morning time. Here’s what my living room looks like in my head on...
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It’s Those Damn GED Commercials That Are Making America Fat
Lately I’ve been trying cut back on my bagel intake because summer is approaching, and because carbs. Also, lately I’ve been having existential crises where I feel like I’m not trying hard enough to...
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26 Words to Live By for My 26th Birthday (AKA NicRiah Day)
Today is the anniversary of Mariah Carey’s and my respective births, and why this isn’t a federal holiday yet is beyond me. But I mean, I’m sure it will be someday, because Catholic people are always...
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Five Ways to Stay Zen When Life Seems to be a Total Dick
Lately, as a result of reading Eckhart Tolle’s book A New Earth, I’ve been really chill about everything in life. My unprecedentedly Zen demeanor has the people around me kind of shocked. “Wait,” they...
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The Best Advice I’ve Ever Received: “Be the Light”
Lately my spiritual journey has involved a lot of “Why am I here?”-ness. Not the classic question of “Why am I here?” like, on the planet, though. Mine has been the other classic question of “Why am I...
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Am I the Only Person Who Gets Randomly Accosted by Crazy-Pants McGhees at...
One thing I really like to do with my life is watch Super Soul Sunday on the OWN Network every weekend and then immediately haul ass to the New Age section of my local Barnes and Noble in order to...
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Dude, Eat Carbs While You’re Out: The Struggle for Body Confidence
Editor’s Note: After three years in the game, this is my 100th blog post! To honor the occasion, I’m stepping outside my comfort zone of humor and posting a thoughtful essay on body image. I’m also...
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Nope, You’re Still Not a Failure
I’m writing this post for all of us because although we live in a world where ambition is admired and accomplishments are revered, I think sometimes we could all use a reminder that none of it needs to...
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