Blogging, Featured, Hipstercrite Life

You Are Not a Good Writer: A Lesson in Being Critiqued

28 Comments 15 February 2012

So, this weekend I got my first, “you’re not a good writer” comment. KA-POW! Straight into the nuts. Sheeeeeeeiiiit that stung like a whoopee cushion exploding against your bare ass after you stuck it in your underwear. I pouted like a little bitch about it for the next two hours. I looked to my boyfriend [...]

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Blogging, Featured, Social Media

How Social Media and Blogging Can Help You Get a Job

11 Comments 18 January 2012

As I’ve mentioned before, back in September, I went the freelance writer/social media marketing route. It’s been such a rewarding and educational experience. To do what I want to do, finally, for the first time in my adult life has been so incredible. Going freelance has given me the confidence in knowing that I’m capable [...]

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Blogging, Featured

Are Bloggers Journalists?

19 Comments 08 December 2011

Mashable featured an article today about Oregon blogger Crystal Cox who negatively blogged about The Obsidian Finance Group who in turn sued her for defamation. The blogger, who represented herself in court, lost the case. According to Oregon media laws she is not considered a journalist and therefor not protected. A large deciding factor in [...]

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20-Something, Blogging, Hipstercrite Life, Social Media

When Good is Never Enough: A Dilemma for the Twenty-Something Blogger

19 Comments 10 November 2011

I switched my blog over to WordPress a little over a month ago and I love it. Well, actually my wonderful web designer did because I couldn’t figure out how to do it. I mean, I could have maybe figured it out but I resorted back to that illogical fear that I’ll somehow make my [...]

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Blogging, Social Media

YOU DON’T OWN ME BLOG!

No Comments 04 November 2011

Wrapping up my work trip home this week. I’ve had a great time but looking forward to getting back to not writing overly sentimental posts about where my childhood went. In the meantime, check out my post over at CultureMap about how to become a successful blogger without taking off your clothing. _______ I love [...]

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Austin, Blogging

Fave of the Week- Ironic Facial Hair Calendar

No Comments 04 November 2011

This hysterical calendar was created by one of my favorite Austin bloggers Amber Demure. Personally I can relate to the Febrowary and Oct-o-ber. Check out Amber’s Tumblr and Twitter accounts for Arrested Development references, stories of self-deprecation and drinking and Alexander Skarsgard stalking.

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20-Something, Blogging, Featured, Social Media

Life of a Freelancer in Pictures

18 Comments 25 October 2011

A wise man once told me that the key to being a balanced freelancer is making sure you change out of your pajamas every day. So far I’ve failed miserably. Changing clothes, brushing hair, going outside are all things I no longer know how to do. Instead of telling you about my now two months [...]

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Austin, Blogging, Hipstercrite Life, Social Media

Beyond 6th Interview

2 Comments 20 October 2011

On Sunday I was interviewed by the wonderful gang over at Beyond 6th. Beyond 6th is a weekly love letter podcast to Austin. Hosts @EddieCantu @BriDraffen @JustinTArthur and @WadeofHonor interview local artists and talk about what is going on in this marvelous city. I had a blast meeting with them and I highly recommend subscribing [...]

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