A Self-Employed Person’s Holiday Calendar
It’s a new year. A time to start anew. A time to start looking at the upcoming 365 days and wonder “when the hell am I going to be able to get away from the boss?” As I’m self employed and my boss is a jerk, I feel for you. (apologies if Chaka Khan is now in your head) One of the many stereotypes of the self-employed is “the ability to control your schedule.” [Yet those W-2 folk on a salary don’t understand that your calendar is actually dictated by your clients’ needs and slow/busy seasons, but let’s keep them thinking we can magically control EVERYTHING!] So I decided that since I can,…
The kind of ring they *REALLY* want.
Ah yes, it’s the holiday season. That magical time of year when one half of a relationship wakes up, realizes they’re not getting any younger and does the stereotypical thing of proposing. Because that’s what you do, right? [see the amount of relationship changes on Facebook during the month of December] But let’s be honest here. An engagement ring isn’t what she wants. *THIS* is the kind of ring she actually wants! And at $7.39, it can fit into ANY couple’s budget this year! Now available at your local pastry chain restaurant that might be called Panera Bread. [not a paid endorsement, but I wouldn’t mind a free cup of coffee]…
CELEBRITY SIGHTING! You will NEVER guess who was catching the bus!!
Who would have thunk it?! I was walking down Washington Street in Hoboken, NJ and when I looked across the street, who did I see?! Germany’s Prime Minister Angela Merkel!* Waiting for a bus! Guess giving all of Germany’s money to Greece and Spain is starting to take its toll on the ‘ol pocketbook. A bus into the city?! At least get an Uber car! [ * not actually Merkel, just a woman who looks like her.]
Bizarre Observation: The REAL Marathon Winner
It’s Marathon day in Cleveland. While waiting for a friend to grab coffee, this woman walked by me. I had to get a picture because, even though she didn’t run, this woman wins the race with this sign alone.
My Rejected Citizenship Questions
As part of Social Media Week in New York, the hashtag #RejectedCitizenshipQuestions was floating around the Twitterverse. So, I took part because, well, what else is there to do? Below is MY made up citizenship test. And a big thank you to Nicole Nesbitt to told me to write a question Which turned into 18. Enjoy. THE MATT HAZE REJECTED CITIZENSHIP TEST Do you own a One Direction album? a) No? You may proceed. b) Yes? That is taking part in another British Invasion! No citizenship for you! Fill in the blank: The best chip dip to bring to a Superbowl party is ____________. Europe is a. evil b. all socialists c.…
