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March | 2015 | Ally Manet
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On writing, editing and the life in between. A little about me. A “Damn Fine” scholarship essay. Stitch Fix Review: Fix #2. March 4, 2015. It’s time for another Stitch Fix. A quick reminder about what Stitch Fix is and how it works:. Since I loved a couple items in my first fix. And because I had a referral credit in my account, I went ahead and ordered another. The three items I returned last time were more of a fit issue than a style issue (except that. So shiny, so fancy. Especially not at $114. What ...
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On writing, editing and the life in between. A little about me. A “Damn Fine” scholarship essay. Day 72: Dogs are weird. October 1, 2013. Anyone who knows me knows I love dogs. In particular, I love. Dogs, Cooper and Lambeau, the dynamic beagle duo. A still moment like this means only one thing. I have food. And just when I thought he was calm, I can hear the snorts coming from the living room. Oh the joys of being a dog mom. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). August 21, 2013. I went out to...
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April | 2015 | Ally Manet
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On writing, editing and the life in between. A little about me. A “Damn Fine” scholarship essay. Stitch Fix Review: Fix #3. April 13, 2015. Yep, I’ve been MIA so you’re getting two Stitch Fix. Reviews, back to back. Last month, after I returned all five items from my last fix. Stitch Fix reached out to me and offered to waive the styling fee if I gave them another shot. Didn’t have to ask me twice! A quick reminder for anyone not familiar, Stitch Fix. So now, onto the clothes. Aww, pretty dress. Next up,...
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On writing, editing and the life in between. A little about me. A “Damn Fine” scholarship essay. February 26, 2015. You remember that writing course. I told you guys I was taking? A quick glance at today’s assignment tells me it’s going to be a doozy. Why, you ask? Because it’s all about finding your passions. What does passion even really mean, any way? True enough, I’ve followed what I guess you could call my passion for proper grammar (yes, I’m that weird) and I’m making a living as a writer, proofrea...
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On writing, editing and the life in between. A little about me. A “Damn Fine” scholarship essay. Day 14: Change is good. August 6, 2013. I have a confession to make. I’m one of those, “everything happens for a reason,” people. I believe that when the world appears to help you or hurt you, it’s because it’s all a part of a grander scheme. Happen – in order for something to have taken place. So what does that look like exactly? Usually it starts because I’m trying to figure out how I came across some...
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On writing, editing and the life in between. A little about me. A “Damn Fine” scholarship essay. Day 69: A kick in the pants. September 28, 2013. Hold onto your hats, folks; this might be a long one. So as you’re probably aware by now, if you’ve read any of my posts, I’m a full-time work from home freelancer. It’s what I’ve always wanted to do; at least, in some far off capacity that I assumed would work itself out and be awesome when it did. But in all seriousness, the transition from being a needed and...
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On writing, editing and the life in between. A little about me. A “Damn Fine” scholarship essay. August 13, 2013. So, I promised you a concert review, yes? Last night, Darrell and I attended the Panic! Yes I still put that exclamation point in there) at the Disco at the 20th Century Theatre in Oakley. It was the first time either of us had ever been to that venue, but even knowing it’s one of the smaller venues in the city, we were shocked at how intimate the setting was. Made a great show by being human...
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On writing, editing and the life in between. A little about me. A “Damn Fine” scholarship essay. Keep your clichés and give me coffee. July 28, 2016. Can I get real with you for a second? This mom business is freakin’ hard. Everyone tells you it’s tough, but it’s worth it. That your life will change in so many ways, but that ultimately, becoming a parent was the best thing they ever did. I’ll agree, but I’m also calling bullshit. But I wouldn’t do that to you. It was going to be. Am I the only person who...
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On writing, editing and the life in between. A little about me. A “Damn Fine” scholarship essay. Day 6: Case of the Mondays. July 29, 2013. Oof We found it, friends: the first Monday of the 100-day Challenge. Mondays are especially hard for me, as we have a team creative meeting after the workday more or less ends, starting at 5:00 and running until 6:00 or 6:30. I say a freelance client like I have many. So far it’s just the one. But she’s awesome, so that helps. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new ...