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The power of saying “whoopsie”.

Written by Laura in being wrong, business, customer service, embarrassment, marriage, relationships, self-help-y stuff, video

Steven and I had a recent restaurant experience that really bugged me. Actually, it wasn’t all that recent – it was last spring – but it still bugs me.

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Happiness is a cup of hot nuts.

Written by Laura in embarrassment, envy, flying, free food, money, my dad, sweating, upgrades

People say that money can’t buy you happiness. And Countess Luanne insists that money can’t buy you class. But they’re both wrong (and dumb) – because money can buy you Business Class.

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Confessions of a Sweaty Betty

Written by Laura in embarrassment, ickiness, sweating

I am a sweater. Not the cozy, knit kind that you wear on chilly days. No, I mean I sweat. Majorly. I’m a schvitzer.

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When high fives turn deadly.

Written by Laura in coordination, dancing, embarrassment, high fives

In hip hop class at Crunch the other day, I was rockin’ it out. I’d picked up the routine and was adding some sassy flair. I was “making it mine.” The teacher, Ray, noticed. She yelled, “Yeah, Laura! Work it, girl!” Then, on her way past me to adjust the stereo, she raised her hand…

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