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So there's been a lot of talk on here recently about life in terms of college, jobs, careers, our futures... Most of us are in the same boat; we've been laid off and don't know what to do next. Is grad school the next step? Is a change in careers the next step? Is a new location or move the next step? I've been trying to figure this out for a year and still nothing. Nothing because I want to be so many things and do so many things that I can't just pick one. I feel as though I am failing as a…See More

Hey everyone! So recently I've been doing a lot of traveling and have loved every minute of it. But it got me thinking about why type of city I like and where I feel most myself. I can honestly say that as much as I want to be a "big city girl" I'm just not. I feel most comfortable in smaller to medium sized cities. However I am now happy with where I am right now, in my hometown of Erie, PA. Maybe it's because it is my hometown or maybe it's because there aren't any jobs here and most friends…See More

Hey Guys!I'm going to Portland and Seattle this weekend. I'll be there Oct 3-10 leaving both Saturdays for travel days (I'm coming from PA so it's a long day). I'm going with a friend and we're flying into Portland and leaving out of Seattle. We have other friends to stay with in both cities but I'm wondering if we need to rent a car. We plan on taking the train to Seattle. It's only a $30 ticket and 3.5 hr ride. Yay! If we don't need to rent a car we don't want to, saving money is key. Our…See More

Hey guys!This has been bothering me and I cannot think of the name of this group or find the video again. I saw this funny video online (youtube, a few blogs, vimeo) about a couple who talks about how prepared they were for their baby because they had a dog. It's just a joke, but they go on to show how they treat the baby like a dog! And one point the baby is in a crate and they feed it out of a dog bowl in the middle of the night. I know it sounds terrible, but it's really funny. Does anyone…See More

Hey Guys,Do you any of you have pets that you have to travel with on long flights? I'm wondering how that works and how the animals do. I will be moving after the first of the year and have a little chihuahua. I'll be driving out west because I have a car, but after the first move I will begin flying back home (to PA) for holidays and vacations. The flights will be about 7-12 hours depending on stops. That's a long time and probably pretty stressful for a little dog. Any advice for other dog or…See More

Next month in early October I will be traveling across the country all the way from Erie, PA to visit Portland and Seattle. I'm seriously thinking about moving west and coming to check out these cities. I'm thinking Seattle would be better in terms of jobs (I'm a graphic designer), but hear so many great things about Portland as well. I was thinking about moving to Dallas, but everyone keeps saying I'd love Seattle and Portland. Hmmm.....So this question is to all you Portland and Seattle…See More

Hey guys!Later next month I'll be doing some traveling out West. Not only will I be checking out Denver and Boulder, Co, but I'm heading over to Oregon and Washington as well. I am checking out Portland for sure and trying to hit Seattle and Spokane. I'm trying to find a decent city to live in for design/art culture. I'm looking for a medium sized city with a lot of life. And dog friendly of course as I have a little chihuahua. Please share all thoughts and stories about these Western cities…See More

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So this Fall I will be moving. I'm not sure where yet, based on if I do go back to school or not, but I will be moving. I'm ready for a new change in my life, but the scary part is moving alone. I'm either moving to Atlanta, Dallas or Austin, or Denver. I won't know a soul in any of these cities and that's scary. What is it like to move somewhere completely alone and how to make friends outside of the job? I know I have to be brave and just do it, but what's it like?

Hey guys!So I'm just curious as to what books you have read that changed your life or thinking? What books did you find that were inspirational to you? I know for me I go for fast fun reads but when I find a book that really moves me I love it. I loved "Eat Pray Love" and I'm looking for something similar. And thoughts?Thanks,LaurenSee More