If this bout of antibiotics doesn't help, that's my next step. My derm said that even if it clears it up, I may have to do another round or two over the course of my lifetime, given how stubborn it is and the fact that comedonal acne can never be cured. But I confess, I'm a little nervous about the side effects,…

Tried Retin-A, twice. No such luck.

I opted to take a nap this afternoon instead of going to my Spinning class. 2.5 hours later, I'm pretty groggy, don't want to do any school work, and have a shit ton of laundry all over my floor/bed that I was supposed to do and fold/put away. There's also nothing immediately edible in my fridge so I'm deciding if I…

Yeah , yeah I'll be believe it when I see it. I'm almost 26 and I'm still battling acne. I've tried everything (on another round of antibiotics and topicals) but nothing seems to get rid of the bastards once and for all. Damn you my recalcitrant comedonal acne!

I'm reiterating all the suggestions: mujaddara (realllllyyyy caramelize those onions. so good), dahl, and obviously soup always and forever. Also, though, a little less effort, and such a solid meal? Cook lentils with some curry, garlic, onion, and then serve under a fried egg. Seriously delicious. You can add some…

Thanks! I think it really depends on where you stay/where you eat. Flights were about $1,200 for me, but you might be able to book cheaper if you do it farther in advance (I only did it about 2 months in advance), and if you go in the off-season (it starts to get busy in April-July). I rented an apartment on Airbnb…

Thanks! I lived abroad for a year and I got lice, and I tried to explain at the pharmacy that I needed lice shampoo and comb, and it was very complicated and I insisted on speaking the language and I felt dirty and gross and upset. I know that feeling!

I'm just going, after hearing such great feedback from Jezzies and other friends about traveling alone, I decided to just go for a week, rent an apartment, and do it up! I've never been, but I do speak French (albeit extremely rusty French) so I'm just going to go and have a great time!

I had the same situation. I'm trying to get my acne under control now with topical/antibiotics, but I noticed that I really broke out on my back and chest, which hasn't happened for years. It's awful. For me, it's been consistent since I went off the pill over 6 months ago. Wish I could tell you its better, it might…

Feeling really mopey tonight, deciding whether to go out or not—it's my last night to hang out with friends before my Paris trip (it's really happening) but I feel like both potential plans involve me just tagging along or imposing myself on someone else's plans.

It's your funeral. You can do whatever you want. Just make sure you revisit the song on a regular basis to make sure it doesn't get played and you regret it beyond the grave.

I also really like Roth; I am a woman but I just find that there is so much that I relate to in his work (probably because I'm Jewish). There are some of his books that I don't love (that comes with writing a ridiculous number of books over the course of his career) but at least a few of them, I'd put on my favorite…

YES and OMG there is a movie???? I need to get on that right now. I think everything that woman writes is perfection.

They're cute when they aren't invading your house and your streets.

First of all, there is nothing wrong with you. Everyone has to discover their sexuality in their own time and in their own way. You're still really young and I would argue that most women don't become more comfortable with their sexuality until they have a few more life years under their belt.

Get yourself a real training plan and take it SLOOOOWWW. I find that I give myself a few extra weeks to make sure I have a strong base, and then factor in a few extra weeks for weeks where you might be sick, or really busy, or just feeling beat. Make sure you have good running shoes (buy them now if you don't already…

Thanks! I can't wait!

This is why I ALWAYS go out of my way to find a local florist. I talk to a real person on the phone about what I'm looking for, what my price point is, etc. and I have yet to be disappointed.

Thanks. I actually do speak French. It's very rusty but I was extremely proficient at the end of high school/beginning of college. I've begun to brush up on it but I'm not worried that I'll be able to have some basic conversations and understand signage, etc.

This is the first year, in 7 years, that I'm alone on Valentine's Day. I am celebrating by ordering an inordinate amount of Chinese food and watching Nashville, Vampire Diaries, and Greys, as my dog sleeps next to me. It could be worse.