I don't think so! Maybe start with a restaurant bar, rather than a college dive bar? That being said, I also live in a college town and have had good luck with bartenders :)

Whaaaaat. That's rude as hell! I can't imagine being that entitled that I couldn't wait 10 damn minutes.

Ohh, geez. That sounds awful. My condolences.

Parking space theft?! Ughhhh, I will totally testify for you if you kill her.

I agree with PyraXmas's suggestion of going to a bar! Many good bartenders will offer suggestions, particularly if you go when it's slow — maybe on a weeknight, not during happy hour. Personally, I can never go wrong with a simple vodka soda!

Today in I Desperately Want To Own a Home, But Can't Afford It:

WHAAAAAAT HOLY SHIT SALLY

Ugh, so gross.

For a split second, it looked like Fitz and Sally were about to kiss. Talk about a plot twist.

I'm really feeling bad for both Daniel and Cyrus, despite their dickishness.

Are we supposed to like Huck? I can't decide how I feel about him. He kind of creeps me the fuck out.

YES. THANK YOU. White lights are timeless and elegant and give everything a nice, soft glow. Colored lights tend to look gaudy and tacky to me. They're just one step up from giant inflatable snowmen in my book.

I love names too! I’m probably a couple years from having wee ones, so my list will most likely change, but these are my favorites right now:

Your parents sound adorable! I know what you mean about lives melding. We've been together about the same amount of time as you, but it was obvious very quickly that there was no going back!

Ohhh my goodness, this is such a sweet story! I read it with a huge, cheesy grin on my face! Thanks for sharing and congrats on such a happy marriage!

Awww, I love it! Congrats! :)

Congratulations! I was a very weird mix of excited/ecstatic/terrified...it was very much a "holy shit, this is really happening" kind of feeling. I'm also awful at being the center of attention, so I was worried about tripping down the aisle or something equally dumb. Just try to relax and enjoy the day with your…

The Mister and I are celebrating our one year wedding anniversary! It’s been a pretty amazing year…I really didn’t think marriage would change our relationship at all (in a lot of ways, it hasn’t), but I feel like I’ve learned so much about compromise and communication. I just feel very lucky to have such a swell guy…

I can’t lie, I’m a little over Aaron Paul’s “we’re so crazy in love, look how happy we are, we love each other the mostest” shtick. Many married couples are in love. You are not a special snowflake. I feel that way about my husband, but I don’t needlessly announce it or presume that anyone cares. Bah humbug.

I’ve never used a breathalyzer, and I’m actually really curious to know how .08% feels for me. I don’t drive after drinking at all, but I feel like knowing my BAC after 1 glass of wine vs. a couple beers vs. 5 tequila shots would be handy information. There must be a breathalyzer app or something, right?