Hi! My name is Brandy and I write at “It’s like, I’m…mmmagic!“. I’m excited to be a member of this new site and look forward to entertaining you with my horrible dating experiences and undying love for fictional character who are no longer on television except in the glory that I call ‘re-runs’.  We decided that a great way to kick off our new site would be to write about what we’ve learned as a 20something. Here’s what I’ve learned…

On Relationships:
Sex on a beach is overrated, sex on a water bed is not. A kiss on the forehead can be the best kind. The ‘ex’ is an ex for a reason. Follow your heart, but trust your brain. Loves means having to say sorry. Do not date a man who owns more hair products than you. If he likes you, he will tell you. Dancing can be the best type of foreplay, but never underestimate the power of a game of Scrabble. They are just as scared as you. Bad dates at least make good stories. It’s the guy who makes you laugh when you are crying that you want to keep. Don’t look back. Say “I love you” when you mean it. Do not call old boyfriends after consuming a gallon of wine- no one wins.

On Beauty:
Floss. You can never own too much lip gloss.  Great posture changes everything. I will always burn myself attempting to heat my eyelash curler. You always look prettier when you are happy. Bronzer is always a good thing. SLEEP. Hot rollers may have changed my life.

On Entertaining:
Call partying “entertaining” and it will always sound classier. Never underestimate the fun of board games. “Beer before liquor never been sicker- liquor before beer and you’re in the clear”.  Take more pictures. Bowling cannot be boring, and if it is- you need to bowl with different people. Wine is always a good gift to bring. Dance Mix 94 is the greatest CD ever and you shouldn’t trust anyone who disagrees with you.

On Family:
Be thankful you have them and TELL THEM THAT.

On Work:
Find something to like about your job. Do not talk about your ‘entertaining’ weekend with the boss. Effort is always appreciated, but results are remembered. Always pack a bigger lunch than you think you will eat. Do the best you can with what you’ve got. Keep your resume updated.

On Life:
You will be happier if you stop reading Cosmo. Keep a journal, it’s comforting to read how far you’ve come. Find an issue to get passionate about. Give more than you get and you will get more than you need. It’s never too late to send a sympathy card or a thank you note. Travel to someplace where you don’t speak the language- after you suffer a mental breakdown, you will begin to enjoy it. Get a library card. Never turn down a birthday invite, a travel offer or a party involving wine tasting. Do not waste time on people who don’t deserve it. Ask your grandparents to tell you their stories. Do not wash towels with anything else but towels. Googling Josh Lyman photos is NOT “putting yourself out there”. Listen to your mom.

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