Halloween: The Origins of Creepy Meg

YO. Let's talk about Halloween.  It's a magical time of candy and costumes and trickery and candy and Harry Potter and candy. Marathons of scary movies and pumpkin-flavored anything are some...

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The 15 Dos and Donts of Going on a First Date

Having had my fair share of first dates, I thought it would be helpful to share some of my insights and very own dos/donts of dating. Ladies, if you have ANY hope of achieving a second date, pay close attention as I'm sure my personal failures could lead to your personal success. Do brush your teeth...

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The Real Reason Girls "LITERALLY CAN'T EVEN"

We've seen it on TV, we've read it on internet memes, and we've heard it outside Abercrombie and Fitch stores nationwide. Teen girls are struggling and they are making it known to the world - They literally...

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I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more Cheetos.

I always knew I had a sensitive side, so I figured I would share one of my many creative talents with you. As you all know, I am dangerously good at eating. I am also good at making things rhyme, so below please enjoy my Ode to Cheetos. An Ode to Cheetos by Meghan Earnest  I am hangry...

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MegaBus Madness

  I had the extreme displeasure of riding the Megabus this weekend to visit some friends in Philadelphia. For anyone who has ever been subject to public transportation, specifically Megabus or Greyhound,...

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Dear Mom, Sorry I'm the Worst

I have this looming fear that a day will come in which I will have a lot to answer for. Whether it is in front of God, Allah, or John Stamos, I will be reminded and likely reprimanded for: Sampling/Stealing...

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The Definitive List of Thoughts I Had While Running on Saturday

What a nice day to go for a run. I haven't done THIS in a while... Actually, when WAS the last time I went running? Yikes.  Never mind. Forget that...let's focus on today.  Go get changed.  No. The Golden Girls marathon is on. I have to --  this is borderline obesity.  Meg,...

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The Laundromat from Hell

For the past 24 years I have had the luxury of always having a laundry machine on site where I lived. This year as I moved into my new apartment, I had to sacrifice on site laundry for open windows,...

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The Art/Struggle of "Getting Ready"

I don't know about you, but when I make plans to go out I have a 'getting ready' process that seems to actually last longer than whatever event or activity it is I'm getting ready for. I got a taste...

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The Power of Three

They say that good things come in threes. Today was a true testament of that as the following three things happened to liven up this otherwise dull Monday morning: 1) I saw that Bon Iver premiered a song that was written for Zach Braff's new film "Wish I Was Here." I have since listened to said song...

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Lord of the Flies

It was a bittersweet feeling as I finally moved out of the Jane St. residence last night. I recounted happy memories of Friendsgiving, St. Patrick's Day, and the general flopping around on the couch...

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"The Move" - Target Tribulations and Other Grievances

I recently moved to a new apartment, my first solo apartment ever, and I've had mixed feelings about it. After having recently binge-watched the first three seasons of Sex and The City, living alone like...

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That Awkward Moment

Every single person has experienced an awkward moment in their life. Unfortunately, some people experience them more often than others. We like to call this group of unfortunate souls, "The Damned" - You know if you're a member or not by the sheer amount of absurdity and mortification that you have...

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An Introduction.

Future Meg,  It is the summer of 2014. All of your friends have abandoned you for far more interesting cities, career pursuits, etc. and you're living in Pittsburgh alone. You're 24 years old, you have a somewhat decent job, and you're eating vanilla frosting for dinner...with your finger.  Now...

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