Palmera's Box

You just never know.

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My friend just got out of a 3yr relationship and she's using Tinder for the first time, but she's struggling with the idea that her first date is a man ditz... #canthaveitall #tinderproblems

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Because why not?

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Can they please just do a web series together already?! #DoppelgangersOfComedy

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Death of a friend

Death of a friend

It’s been one of those days, I guess. You know what I mean, the kind that starts out beautiful and full of promise, only to end in the tragic monotony of everything you’ve ever known. A cascade of drudgery.

But in the midst of it all, you crossed my mind. Suddenly and inexplicably. Inescapably.

No doubt something triggered your release. Somehow, someway, someone or something reached way down…

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How to get the Worst Hangover Ever

How to get the Worst Hangover Ever

1. Stock up for the pre-game

2. Mix anything and everything

3. Check the time and rally the troops

4. Hit the bar for 80s night

5. Make new friends and dance all night

6. Find out there’s a late-late bar around the corner

7. Repeat step 5.

8. Race against last call

9. Somehow hail a cab and make it home. 

10. Wake up 4 hours later

11. Eat breakfast

12. Pass out. 

13. Wake up 9 hours…

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the new and improved neighborhood lemonade stand

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It's like the marketing version of the news/reporting styles

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Writer's Block and People-Watching

Writer’s Block and People-Watching

Last night was awesome. I got to sit in a quiet neighborhood restaurant, people-watching passersby and fellow diners, while finally finding some inspiration to write.

Great staff and decent food. Highly recommended for a random stop-in.

Then, a drugged-up junkie came bursting into the restaurant, ranting and raving about a missing cell phone. The manager literally had to shove her outside as she…

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I Feel Like I Should Write…

I Feel Like I Should Write…

A friend told me recently that the best time to write is early in the morning, when you first wake up. Well, aside from the part where I never wake up “early,” I haven’t been able to make it happen.

Lately, I can’t bring myself to write. I don’t get it. My mind never seems to stop racing – I’m mentally dictating at least three different projects at any given time, but as soon as I have a minute…

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The Caveats of my Forgiveness

I’ve been through a lot in my few years. Heartache. Healing. Growth. Part of me is astounded to think back on my life — my approach to life — even just a few years ago and realize how much I’ve changed. Mostly I’m terrified because I know that there’s so much more where that all came from. I’m nowhere near finished becoming figuring out the me I want to be…

But every now and then a memory from a…

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Dear Comcast: YOU WILL RUE THE DAY!

Dear Comcast: YOU WILL RUE THE DAY!

“You’re not the King, I didn’t vote for you!” – Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Dear Comcast Mr. Roberts,

WHAT. THE. HELL?! Do you ENJOY screwing your customers just because you can? From way down here, it would seem so.

Don’t get me wrong — logically, I think I get it. You’re not the person I should be complaining to. I’m WAY out of my league bringing this straight to the gluttonous royalty…

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Broken toe for a mending heart

Earlier this morning I stubbed my toe. I stubbed my BROKEN toe. I’m not exaggerating when I say it was the most physical pain I’ve ever experienced. But after collapsing on my closet floor and sobbing for a good 5 minutes, feeling alone and helpless, with not a soul around but my dog to help me (thank God for doggy kisses though, bc they really did help at that moment), something kind of amazing…

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NYC skyline at sunset. One of my favorite views ever. #NewYorkCity #Sunset #ScenicView (at Liberty Park)

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It has begun! 12 days of #HolidayBullshit. Who is going to help me guess the puzzle?! #CardsAgainstHumanity

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The Trouble with Transcriptions

I’m working on a news monitoring task for a client right now and this literally just happened. I’m still chuckling.

Great reminder that it’s important to listen to the clips (turns out our client wasn’t even actually mentioned):

What was actually said…

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Salmon and Mushrooms and Broccoli, Oh My!

Well, now that my life is settling down, it’s probably time to get back to my cooking adventure.…

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Qdoba vs Chipotle: The Battle of Taste vs Brand

For better or for worse, arguments over major burrito chains can make or break friendships these…

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Excited to be on our way to our Ketchum #MorningOfService, and awesome coworker brought donuts, starting us off with the best #orange4hunger moment ever!