Hello, my name is Susie.“Does anyone ever call you Susie Q?”Nope. Nobody, ever, in my entire life. Never. Not once. And by that I mean, yes. Everyone, always. For my entire life. Every time. Susie Q, all day every day, as the nickname-of-choice from every person I’ve ever met – and they always phrase it exactly… Continue reading Hello, My Name Is…
Author: Susielegend
Susie is an aspiring writer, poet, and avid Beatles fan. She is best known for coming in 2nd place in the Hillsdale Middle School 6th Grade Spelling Bee in 1999. Her hobbies include long walks on the beach, eating avocados with a spoon, and replacing the empty toilet paper roll when she visits other peoples' houses.
The Power of Paper
This pain is unbelievable. I am not just using this as a figure of speech – I mean I genuinely cannot believe it. This pain defies all logic; it should not exist. It is torture, impossible to believe. Unfathomable. Incomprehensible. This piercing, undiluted agony fogs my mind and clouds my vision. I can no longer… Continue reading The Power of Paper
She’s The Kind of Person Who…
As an English major (which is my blasé way of saying “English fanatic / grammar nut / vocabulary whore / total and absolute geek”), I place a lot of importance on syntax in my everyday life. A few years ago I went on a crusade with my group of friends to encourage us all to switch… Continue reading She’s The Kind of Person Who…
All The Reasons You Should Be Happy Right Now
1. You’re alive. Congratulations, friend! There was a time – a very long time, actually – when you did not exist. But then, like a freaking miracle you thrust your way into the world, and here you are! You were the little sperm who could. And after that, oh how you thrived! You’ve made it… Continue reading All The Reasons You Should Be Happy Right Now
A Ballad of Unfortunate Comparisons
I shouldn’t care if she has flair, or if her hair is curled. I wouldn’t trade my dull and faded looks for all the world. When I walk by, the boys don’t sigh and lean back in their chairs. I shouldn’t care. Her hips sway like a pendulum when she walks down the street, They… Continue reading A Ballad of Unfortunate Comparisons
Confessions of a Middle-Aged Twenty-Something
I’m getting old. I know what you’re going to say, and you’re right. …I should shut the $#%! up. Most of the people with whom I interact on a daily basis are older than I am – and would probably laugh in my face for saying such a thing. I’m only 24, after all. Old age’s… Continue reading Confessions of a Middle-Aged Twenty-Something
What Would You Like To Do, Susie?
When it comes to stuff that matters, I am a decision-making queen. At work, if you need someone be clear-minded and decisive, I’m your girl. In sales, I can quote rates confidently and immediately. In management, I could pull the trigger on any operational decision that needed making. If coming to a conclusion is important… Continue reading What Would You Like To Do, Susie?
A Letter to the Girl in My Driver’s License Photo
Dear Girl In My Driver's License Photo, Dear, dear girl. What a life you lead! The winds of change have blown you through four cities in the last year, and spat you out here, spinning, with your hand on your hat. In each new place you have shaken your head, dusted yourself off and walked forward… Continue reading A Letter to the Girl in My Driver’s License Photo
How To Be Weird (And Other Workplace Dilemmas)
As I may have mentioned, I recently moved to the Portland area and have been searching for a new job. But what I have not yet mentioned is that after a month and a half of sending out my resume and starting to seriously consider becoming a professional dog walker, I FINALLY FOUND ONE. That’s… Continue reading How To Be Weird (And Other Workplace Dilemmas)
Motivation
Motivation is a sly, elusive little scoundrel. Sometimes I get it in big spurts, and suddenly I find myself completing 100 different tasks I didn’t even realize needed doing… and the world seems like this really manageable place where anything can be achieved with enough elbow grease and a positive attitude. But other times, motivation… Continue reading Motivation
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