Mary is a freelance writer and editor. She's based in San Francisco, but lately, home is wherever her suitcase is. If you really are what you eat, she is at least 50% pizza.
Ahh, coffee. There’s no better way to start the day, especially if that day starts with MON. (Or, for that matter, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, or Fri). Because no matter how groggy, grouchy, or useless you feel when you wake up, once you have your caffeine, things can only get better from here. But sadly, the […] More
If you’ve ever daydreamed about what your life would be like if you were the star of your very own movie, you’re definitely not alone (but you might have a penchant for the dramatic. Maybe). But who could blame you? They don’t call it movie magic for nothing. Everything is bigger, brighter, and better on […] More
Without dads, none of us would be here. Literally, none of us – because, you know, somebody had to take your mom to pound town to make you, even if you loathe hearing (or even just thinking) about it. …Sorry for that visual. But you’re not the only thing that owes your existence to yo’ mamma’s […] More
99% of the time, ride sharing apps like Uber are life savers – say, when they’re getting your drunk ass home, taking you to get food when you’re so hangry you might die, or saving you from paying $50 for parking at a concert. The other 1% of the time, well, you end up with […] More
No two buts about it – sometimes, reality is way, wayyyy stranger than fiction. Just look at the election we just had. …Come to think of it, just look at ALL of 2016. I think we can agree that this year took weird to a whole new level. You could hardly open an Internet browser […] More
A few months back, Snapchat surprised us by rolling out their Face Swap feature. It was a gift no one had asked for… but now that we have it, we’ve started to wonder if, just maybe, we hopelessly needed it all along. Sure, it serves no real purpose. But until now, all you could do […] More
Whether you’re a college student spending a semester away, or a young professional who lucked into an overseas dream job, living abroad is one of the coolest, most life-changing opportunities you’ll have in your life. That said, it’s not all sunshine, rainbows, and ridiculously cheap beer. Au contraire – at times, it can be really, really […] More
There’s no denying it – sometimes, being a lady can suck. Sure, your period may only last a few days, but PMS can stretch on for weeks, leaving you a horny emotional mess. (We have Mother Nature to thank for that. So yea. Thanks a ton). As with any tough, unfair and inhumane thing in life, the only […] More
At first it seems bizarre that countries like Germany, Sweden, and New Zealand have bans on certain names (and force you to get your baby’s name reviewed by the government if it’s not on a pre-approved list). But then you stop to think about it, and it makes total sense. You really shouldn’t be able […] More
There are more four-legged stars on Instagram than you can shake a stick at (or, rather, throw a stick for). But in a sea of slobbery mugs, few stand out like this dynamic duo – partly because they’re so darn cute, but also because they totally remind us of ourselves. (The versions of ourselves we’d […] More
Turns out, you can tell a lot about a person based on what they pour milk on every morning. Who knew that your choice of breakfast is actually a window into your soul? Here’s what your favorite cereal says about you: 1. Honey Nut Cheerios People who love Honey Nut Cheerios are traditional, hardworking, and reliable. Sure, […] More
Ahh, good ol’ Craigslist. It gets a bad rap, which you could say is justified, given its murderous history. But these days, what was once a weird platform used to lure people to their death is actually pretty useful and (relatively) safe. Whether you’re looking for a (serial killer-free) place to crash for the summer, […] More
