I am so many things all at once: tired but hopeful, nervous but steadfast, worried but resolute. The future is coming, and it is bringing cookies. Metaphorical cookies to eat and share with friends! The more I keep that thought in my head, the easier it is to adopt a ridiculous smile and soldier on as an unemployee in New York City.

It’s a little late but I have a small item to share, just one of my Friends’ Facebook Status Updates (Without Context, Of Course):

• If anyone wants $200 to be involved in a clinical handwash study, just let me know! (Unless you’re Melissa.)