When I lived in Los Angeles, I considered Palm Springs a sunny respite about a few hours away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I made a point of visiting the desert city a few weekends a year to enjoy perfect winter weather and laid-back, poolside hangs. I never imagined living there, though,
My 78-year-old dad has had a 15-year love affair with Paris. Every summer like clockwork, he and my stepmom escape their New England home and make their annual pilgrimage to the French capital. Even though my older sister and I have done our fair share of our own adventures, we had still never been to
A day in the life of a twenty-something in New York City doesn’t always look like it does in the movies: living alone in a perfectly decorated apartment, meeting friends for dinner after a long day, and never worrying about money. To me, it’s like helping my 6-year-old niece with her science fair project or
Living in London, I spend most of the winter fantasizing about the sun on my skin, pleasant swims in the sea and the carefree mood that relaxes even the most tense urbanites. When spring arrives, I’m usually planning a getaway with maximum sunshine, beautiful beaches and great food, ideally somewhere in the Mediterranean, like France
When the email arrived in my inbox, my heart skipped a beat. The company’s co-founders announced that they had made the difficult decision to lay off about 20% of their workforce and restructure the organization. Those affected would know in the next hour or so. For a moment, I assured myself that my role would
A few years ago I got my dream job. I was asked to lead the content team of an incredible brand and reinvent its look, all while working with a ton of creative and inspiring people. It was the kind of job I told people about and their jaws dropped. “OMG, this is so perfect
