This is the follow-up to last week’s post announcing our move to Connecticut…. today I’m sharing Why Connecticut. I was talking to my mom on the phone this weekend, not even 48 hours since we moved, and she asked, “Does it feel weird?” As in, does it feel weird not being in NYC anymore. “Actually…
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Inbox Zero
I take email very seriously. It’s definitely the most influential form of communication right now and I think it’s something that should be managed in a professional way. But it’s overwhelming. Unlike phones (calls, text messages, etc.), everyone can get in contact with you. Getting an email address is super easy if you know particular cadences…
NEW YORK CITY part two
After shopping around Madison Ave, I scooted over to Central Park to relax, people watch, and just rest my feet. The morning started off pretty chilly and windy, but it was shaping up into a beyond perfect day. Look closely in the picture…. see the man performing Tai Chi? Of course, I just had to…
Convertible Byrdie
It’s so funny how where you live influences what you wear. I definitely have a personal style and it carries through everything I love to wear, whether I’m at home (wherever that might be) or traveling. However, I still take into account where I am. It’s partially a practical thing: Am I somewhere outdoorsy and need…
1 Girl, 5 Outfits: Shana Jordan
Today’s post is another installment of 1 Girl, 5 Outfits! Shana and I went to Georgetown together, and I was actually her TA for one semester of Entrepreneurship (my favorite class!). I’ve always been impressed with her and our paths have crossed post-graduation as well. During a recent email exchange, I asked if she would…
10 Things to Know Before Moving to NYC
I’m not an expert about living in the city. I’ve only been here just over a year and there’s still so much to learn. Every day, I find a new solution to a new annoyance. Or discover something extra special hidden away somewhere in the city. When I was a junior in college, I absolutely…
Adulting Gifts
I know this seems like such a boring gift guide… but I know a lot of you are in the same boat that I am. My sister, who turns 27 (how?!?!) next month, and I were just talking about how we’re officially old because our idea of perfect gifts are useful things like vacuum cleaners….
Organize, Please… GMAIL
I am a gmail addict and have a huge system worked out. I have a few email accounts. An AOL one (I know, so 1990s) that I use for pretty much everything, my Georgetown address, and a few gmail accounts. (Speaking of email addresses, you can reach me at carly [at] thecollegeprepster [dot] com) Before I…
How I Organize Everything
So much of what I do on a daily basis happens online. Because of this, I’ve perfected a bunch of systems to keep me incredibly organized. As a self-employed person, I find it so so so important to be as organized as possible. There is often no one else to pick up the slack or…