Category Archives: College Related

Oh, college.

The Elephants Upstairs

My university-owned apartment building from my sophomore year of college clearly stated, “No pets of any kind allowed in the building.” But somehow, the upstairs tenants managed to bring elephants with them. Or at least that’s how it sounded to … Continue reading

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Fidgeter

I’m a fidgeter. I crack my knuckles pretty frequently (sorry, Mom!), I tend to move around a lot in my chair and probably other more annoying things along those lines. However, this story isn’t about me. Because, while I’m a … Continue reading

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Past Valerie

Sometimes, you can be your own worst enemy. Today has definitely been one of those times. I currently hate me just a little bit. Here’s why. After a lovely yet short break in my hometown for the Thanksgiving holiday, I’ve … Continue reading

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Clumsy Valerie

Everyone, I’m about 99% sure that I was someone’s least favorite person of the day. And I’d deserve that. It was completely unintentionally though, I swear. Here’s what happened. I had just come from getting a hot chocolate, called “Winter … Continue reading

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Relentlessly Stingy Student

As a college student who will soon begin paying off school loans for the next 2084867035 years or so, I’m always very enthusiastic if I’m able to use my student ID to get a discount. It’s like the world is … Continue reading

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Guy Who Apparently Hates Candy

With today being Halloween (a lovely evening to you all!), my roommate, Rachelle, and I decided to go Reverse Trick-or-Treating. Allow me to explain. Since we’re too old to trick-or-treat and too young to have children of our own to … Continue reading

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Every Single Driver in the Grocery Parking Lot

Today, I had to partake in some risky business; business that I was unsure if I’d make it out alive or not. I had to go to the grocery store. Now, I’m thankful that there’s one in walking distance from … Continue reading

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Group That Got There Two Seconds Before I Did

There are few mornings where I feel like I desperately need coffee. This morning was one of them. Shortly before work, I trudged along to a coffee shop, completely exhausted. About ten steps away from entering the empty line, it … Continue reading

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Guy Who Had a Pizza Party and Didn’t Invite Me

Something really strange happens when people order pizza. Suddenly, that seems to be the only thing anyone cares about. It’s like everything else shuts down, and the only thing remaining is the extreme desire to have pizza. Heaven help you … Continue reading

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That One Really Drunk Girl at Every Sporting Event

You know that girl who is really drunk at any sporting event? The one who is scantily clad? Is texting the entire time? Is popping her gum incessantly? Faces the crowd more than the actual game? Whose only seat is … Continue reading

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