Journal
Posted by Lauren at August 02, 2006 at 3:52pm (5469 comments)
This past weekend I traveled with my family to Texas for the Brooks-Evans-Huburt-Fuller Family reunion. It was a whirlwind trip,…
Posted by Lauren at June 26, 2006 at 10:52am (17660 comments)
This weekend my roommate and I flew back to our hometown in North Carolina to watch two of our childhood…
Posted by Lauren at June 21, 2006 at 10:40am (1 comments)
My friend and I have been joking all week about playing hooky from work to catch some of the highly…
Posted by AiLun at June 15, 2006 at 11:08am (452 comments)
In New York Times article, Advice to All You Graduates: Let’s Start With That Daily Latte…, the author, Damon Darlin,…
Posted by Lauren at June 07, 2006 at 7:32pm (1 comments)
A few weeks ago I participated in a teleclass called Overcoming Underearning. The informal teleclass - which covered the “Ten…
Posted by Lauren at June 01, 2006 at 10:03am (0 comments)
Contrary to popular belief, cold calling is alive and well. And unfortunately it is a crucial part of my new…
Posted by Lauren at May 15, 2006 at 1:08am (1 comments)
The trouble with goodbyes is that no matter how prepared you may think you are, they are never easy. One…
Posted by Lauren at May 05, 2006 at 4:41pm (5 comments)
This morning I woke up with a bright red wrist band on my arm. It was a welcome reminder of…
Posted by AiLun at May 04, 2006 at 2:00pm (0 comments)
I just got a pedicure during my lunch hour… and I just have to say, money well spent! It was…
Posted by AiLun at April 26, 2006 at 3:40pm (0 comments)
Today’s that day. The day when bosses are supposed to appreciate all the tedious work that you’ve done for them….
Posted by Lauren at April 17, 2006 at 10:08am (1 comments)
This week Allure is sponsoring Spa Week in major cities across the country. Participating spas are offering some of their…
Posted by Lauren at April 05, 2006 at 4:18pm (6 comments)
I Love My Job! By: Anonymous I love my job, I love the pay! I love it more and more…
Posted by AiLun at March 28, 2006 at 4:36pm (7068 comments)
Like many of my peers, I view myself as a pretty good multi-tasker. I can juggle numerous tasks at once…
Posted by Lauren at March 14, 2006 at 1:37pm (5 comments)
Sometimes I feel like what is the point of having weeks of paid vacation and sick days if you feel…
Posted by AiLun at March 09, 2006 at 2:23pm (2 comments)
As I was reading the New York Times today, I came across this article, Yes, an Escape From Stifling Cubicles…
Posted by Lauren at March 07, 2006 at 10:35am (1 comments)
One of the things my father told me and my brothers and sisters at a fairly young age was that…
Posted by Lauren at February 24, 2006 at 2:17pm (14 comments)
You would think, it’s Friday, end of the week, all should be well with the world. But of course my…
Posted by Lauren at February 13, 2006 at 10:48am (0 comments)
Yvonne Shortt of Small Biz Booster (and a member of DinnerGrrls) is doing a survey to learn about workplace habits….
Posted by AiLun at February 08, 2006 at 4:58pm (1 comments)
As I sit on my almost-secretary-ass and indulge in an entire bag of microwave popcorn — by myself — I…
Posted by Lauren at February 01, 2006 at 5:47am (0 comments)
It happenes to the best of us, you walk into an interview thinking you are fully prepared for anything. And…
Posted by AiLun at January 30, 2006 at 11:56am (2 comments)
I just took a test on the web that tells you what type of worker you are based on your…
Posted by AiLun at January 30, 2006 at 11:16am (1836 comments)
Welcome to POISE!! Thank you, everyone, for coming to visit our online publication. This website has been under construction for…
Posted by Lauren at January 23, 2006 at 9:46am (0 comments)
Glamour magazine recently interviewed a high-powered executive on how to nail an interview. One of the interesting points on his…
Posted by AiLun at January 08, 2006 at 7:32pm (0 comments)
First things first… HAPPY NEW YEAR!! You’ve probably forgotten about Lauren’s estranged business partner, AiLun (me), by now… it’s been…
Posted by Lauren at January 04, 2006 at 7:03am (0 comments)
I have often thought of New Year’s Resolution time as an annual, communal venting. It’s like group therapy - an…
Posted by Lauren at December 05, 2005 at 11:13am (0 comments)
It is a lonely Monday without my co-worker and partner-in-crime, KV. Thanks to her plethora or unused vacation and personal…
Posted by Lauren at October 31, 2005 at 3:52pm (54 comments)
We are finally just days away from launching! Stay tuned for the unveiling of our full site. And of course…
Posted by Lauren at September 02, 2005 at 10:36am (1570 comments)
Working a 9-to-5 has brought entirely new meaning to the concept of Happy Hour. How amazing is it that the…
