Metro Jezebel

Tales from an Urban Girl

  • The American Asshole

    Throughout history men of the “asshole” demeanor have captivated women. We pretend upon dating that we can somehow change their ways by working ourselves into their icy hearts. Throughout my history I’ve dated four assholes, and I’m sure you might find this amusing as I did pondering the thought while heading towards the liquor store after a rancid day at work.

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  • Simple Journey

    As I am typing my face begins to sweat at the reborn stress of this amazingly ridiculous situation.

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  • The Way We Weren’t

    I recall watching the movie The Way We Were with Barbara Streisand and Robert Redford, when at the end of the movie these past two lovers run into each other for the first time in decades in front of the Plaza in New York City. 

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  • Tangent; Engagement pictures

    Maybe it’s the changing of zodiac signs or the moons aligning.. or the boredom that winter brings; but claimed men from all over Chicago have been flocking to me; literally all within the same night.

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  • Ugly

    Why is it that there are stories about the ugly women; the fat, physically challenged; who claim to be brought down by our societies obsession with skin and thinness.

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