At 36, I've now had a job and been employed for nearly 20 years (briefly unemployed in 2008 after the computer store I worked at during my undergrad closed, ...

I asked the Girl Gone Smart bloggers to recommend their favorite shows for binging. It's quite the mix! Let us know what you're binging! Chrys - Firefly (Hul...

People who are telling Trump supporters they better not accept any money during this time because socialism. Take care of yourself and your family if you nee...

Last night an ignoramus decided to post on my social media page: "Aren't you grateful Trump closed the borders and approved SBA loans a few months ago? #trum...

It’s a bit like being in a sci-fi flick. Huge whirring machine to your right, bright lights, doctors all around, pictures of puppies and kitties on the wall ...

If you're one of those people who believes it's "politics" causing rifts in your friendships and relationships, you may be a bit naïve. You're not losing fri...

A few minutes before it was time for our grand entrance, the DJ had us go upstairs so that we could have a few minutes to be alone while the coordinator got ...

A few minutes before 5:00 p.m., the wedding coordinator told me it was time to get lined up for the processional. My heart started pounding with excitement....

The photographer’s assistant came to get me because David and I were doing a “first look” so that we could take pix before the wedding started. We wanted to...

Well, I finally did it. I got married to the love of my life! Most everything was incredible, a couple of things sucked, and of course I’m going to write a...

How goes it, friends? My name is Lydia. I’m a 30-year old actor, writer, antiques enthusiast, and unashamed cat lady currently living in Clifton Park, NY. I’...

I started writing this on December 25, 2019, which started the single digit countdown for the wedding. But I’m not getting it finished until December 26, 20...

Today – December 9, 2019 – marks the 25-day point before the wedding. I’m getting married in a mere 25 days! I’m close to being finished with the preparatio...

If you ever want to test the strength of your relationship, try remodeling or renovating a room together. Better yet, make sure that remodel includes buildin...

There are “big” things I love about my fiance’ David. He is pretty calm and soothing, he’s hilarious, and he strives to be a good man and father. There are...

In a previous blog, I wrote about being on anti-depressants. What I didn’t say is that anti-depressants can be a gigantic buzz kill on your sex life. I’ve alw...

I woke up this morning in a hotel room, on a work trip, and realized something. Today is October 3, 2019. This means something to me – I have three months fr...

Girl Gone Smart is happy to welcome a guest post today from Mike, who wants to tell you about the new movie, Joker. It's truly a cinematic masterpiece and Jo...

Yes. Yes we can. That is all. #girlgonesmart

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about how getting old sucks. To be fair, though, there are parts of getting older that are totally awesome. I’m going to write...