4 children’s games that were my first run in with anxiety

Some people think anxiety rates have risen due to smart phones, or social media - but I know what the real reason is. Jenga, Operation, and other triggering children’s games that first introduced me to anxiety.

Humor, True BlogsShannon McNamaraDecember 8, 2020Comment

Who was the better wingman, Lumière the candlestick, or Sebastian the crab?

Disney created two of the most iconic wingmen of all time with Lumiere the candlestick from Beauty and the Beast and Sebastian the crab from The Little Mermaid.

Humor, True BlogsShannon McNamaraDecember 5, 2020Comment

How to eye-fuck yourself for an entire Zoom meeting but seem like you’re paying attention

Ever since people got the hang of Zoom, and realized that you can turn on a feature where the camera blurs your skin, we haven’t been able to take our eyes off of ourselves. Is it just the fact that I’m living alone and I haven’t seen another person in 36 hours, or am I getting cuter???

Humor, True BlogsShannon McNamaraDecember 1, 2020Comment

7 food items that give me the same feeling of Joe Biden

Certain food items make you go, “sure, I’ll have that I guess if there’s nothing else” and they remind me distinctly of Joe Biden. They’re fine…they’re better than a vegetable…but you know, you’re not over the moon about it.

HumorShannon McNamaraNovember 30, 2020Comment

Petition to categorize E.T. as a horror movie, because that thing looks messed up for real

E.T. is terrifying. He’s a creepy little demon creature and we have all been gaslit by Steve Spielberg into thinking that E.T. is cute. He is not. He’s a demon entity.

HumorShannon McNamaraNovember 25, 2020 Comment

Stop trying to "out-fuckboy a fuckboy" for revenge

Obviously we all want to get revenge when someone wrongs us. But if you’re dealing with a fuckboy, trying to “out-fuckboy” him won’t work. Here’s how you get what you deserve…

Love and DatingShannon McNamaraNovember 7, 2020 Comments

I'm attracted to people who confidently embarrass themselves

I think that a willingness to try something - and fail happily - is the largest sign of confidence you could ever find. Here’s why I find Conan O’Brien, Austin Powers and a variety of other eclectic people wildly hot.

Love and DatingShannon McNamaraSeptember 9, 2020Comment

All these cowards are knocking New York City while it's down!

In the times of post-COVID (but also…still-happening-COVID) I keep seeing all of these articles about how “New York is a shell of her former self” and how people are packing up and moving out of the city and to that I say: COWARDS!!!

New York, OpinionShannon McNamaraAugust 8, 2020Comment

My favorite quotes from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

I bought a beautiful copy of the book and it’s been a process of trying to read a chapter, but barely making it past a page each time because the quotes in there make me think so. much. and I just want to share some of my favorites.

MiscShannon McNamaraAugust 6, 2020Comment

Have you heard of Ascension Flu? You've probably had it before.

I read through the curious symptoms of something called Ascension Flu and realized that I had almost all of these symptoms. And then, I thought to myself…what is this, really?

MiscShannon McNamaraMay 20, 2020 Comments

Tradlife versus Cottagecore: Similar aesthetics with very different values

The movement of tradlife and tradwives strike some similarities to cottagecore and countrycore - but the values behind both of these aesthetics are vastly different.

Opinion, MiscShannon McNamaraApril 7, 2020 Comments

The stunning house design from Where'd You Go, Bernadette?

The movie Where’d you go, Bernadette features an incredibly cool half-renovated houses with some DIY projects of its own that you can try.

Home and Food, MiscShannon McNamaraMarch 27, 2020Comment

Recreate Gossip Girl outfits using Rent the Runway

After years of desperately trying to look like Serena, I found some ways that I can replicate her outfits (as well as Blair’s…and Jenny’s…and even Vanessa’s even though Vanessa was the worst)

Health and BeautyShannon McNamaraJanuary 31, 2020 Comments

Wear The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel outfits using Rent the Runway

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has some of the best outfits in television. Here are duplicates that you can wear using Rent the Runway.

Health and BeautyShannon McNamaraJanuary 14, 2020 Comments

How To Recreate Villanelle's Outfits using Rent The Runway

Looking for similar outfits to match Killing Eve’s Villanelle? Check out some matches I’ve found using Rent the Runway to grab her style for yourself.

Health and BeautyShannon McNamaraDecember 31, 2019Comment

I figured out who the random accounts watching my Instagram Stories were

Curious about the ‘strangers’ that are now suddenly watching your Instagram stories? I did a little digging to find out what the reason was for this.

Social MediaShannon McNamaraDecember 24, 2019 Comments

8 Things to Do When You Feel Lonely

I see the irony in what I’m about to say here - but I’m not alone in feeling lonely! Here are 8 ways to help combat your loneliness.

Health and BeautyShannon McNamaraJuly 21, 2019Comment

Nose Job Problems: My nose is swollen after my cast came off!

You just had your cast removed after surgery, you’re ready to see your beautiful (and costly) new nose, and instead you turned out looking like Shrek after a bad bar fight.

Health and BeautyShannon McNamaraMay 8, 2019nose job, rhinoplasty Comments

Songs About Drifting Apart From Your Best Friend

Songs to help you when you’re drifting apart from your best friend and realizing that there are no songs for your situation. Losing a friend is something you need tips, help and advice to get over!