Since starting (albeit slowly) this blogging gig, I've been on the receiving end of some great links, shout outs, posts, and comments, and it's high time I returned the favor. I finally got around to adding a links section to the blog, and thought a few friends warrant introduction. Here goes, in order of arrival in Dana's life (I mean, it is my blog afterall):
Despite starting out as high school frenemies (Madame Bellisari's 8am French class will turn anyone cranky), Claire is a fabulous fellow Golden Bear now living in Chicago. I love crossing paths with Claire, whether in person or in the blogosphere...she always has funny stories, interesting projects (crafts!) and travels, and her blog fills the Midwestern hole in my soul out here on the East Coast.
Next up, another amazing Buckeye! Despite growing up in the same state, Emily Reynolds Pierce and I didn't meet until freshmen year at UNC and have been fast friends, trail buddies, occasional roommates, and partners in crime (literally-- underage drinking citations, Chapel Hill Halloween 2000) ever since. Not to mention my girl flew to Ohio from ARGENTINA to be my maid of honor. ERP is an excellent writer as evidenced in her recent post called America's Poorest City: Rise Up! and I'm super excited she's back in 'Merica after a year abroad.
Third, the post-college years-- yes, another Buckeye. I think I met Allan about day 3 of working at an unfortunate Office Space-esque economics research job, and can thank him for keeping me sane all 18 months I worked there. While the term sounds cheesy, he really has a great knack for creating community and bringing people together-- instead of mind numbing data analysis, I look back now and remember coffee club, dollar drafts at Ham's, rafting and skiing trips, cheering on OSU football, and carpools on I40. Allan now lives in Minneapolis and has turned into a beast triathlete.
The first non-Ohioan in the lineup is a woman I owe much gratitude-- Eli rescued me from aforementioned boring job and brought me to GG (which she claims led directly to increased proximity to boyfriend and subsequent marriage proposal). Eli taught me an incredible amount over two years of working together, kicked me in the rear when needed, and even encouraged (forced?) me to start this blog. Alas she's way up north in Maine now but still a great friend and inspiration!
Last but not least is a blog friend via Allan, Adam, who I've never met in person but has a great blog of his own (not to mention leaves great comments). If the midwestern economics background isn't enough, I was convinced we'd be friends in real life when I read his post about planting a beer garden.
Check out their blogs and have a great weekend!
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