Tag Archives: first world problems

The Lady on the Train

Posted on September 4, 2016 by garpinbc

I come from a large family, so I have a lot respect people’s personal space. If I’m you’re neighbour, I’ll try to keep the volume of my music and TV down. I don’t man-spread on public transit, and I take … Continue reading →

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Eternal Garage Sale of the Spotless Apartment

Posted on August 31, 2016 by garpinbc

Last Saturday a couple of friends and I had a garage sale. I came away from the experience learning two things: I’m not cut out to work with the public. Unless it’s signed by Picasso, you’re stuff ain’t worth shit. … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Douchebags and the Girls that Love Them

Posted on July 1, 2016 by garpinbc

American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers by Nancy Jo Sales My rating: 4 of 5 stars American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers is one of the most depressing books I have read … Continue reading →

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Purge Report: All My Children

Posted on November 9, 2014 by garpinbc

This is part of an ongoing series of blog posts about things I’m purging from my apartment and why I’m getting rid of them.  The first time heard about the Amazon Kindle I was offended. I thought, “Amazon has gone … Continue reading →

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The Purge Report: The Red Leather Jacket

Posted on October 29, 2014 by garpinbc

This is part of an ongoing series of blog posts about things I’m purging from my apartment and why I’m getting rid of them. Keith’s red leather jacket was one of the hardest things of his I had to part … Continue reading →

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Are You My Barber?

Posted on August 7, 2014 by garpinbc

One of the longest relationships I’ve had in Vancouver ended a few weeks ago when my barber decided to move to Ontario with his partner. Like getting dumped by your boyfriend, evicted from your apartment, or fired from your job, … Continue reading →

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