Coffee and a Conversation

As Told Over Brunch is a home for intelligent discourse from the twenty-something perspective - so the stuff you gossip about over mimosas on Sunday morning or over takeout on your friend's couch when happy hour ends too early. We love chatting about our lives, whether it be the relationships we’re building (or destroying), lessons we've learned at work, struggles at school, growing pains we've felt, or even the food we’re talking over.

I Hate the Oxford Comma: Why You Don't Need the Oxford Comma

May 24, 2017 by Sara Woznicki in Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Young Professionalism, Social Media, Work, Tweets and Mascara, Sara's Column, Leisure

There are very few things that irrationally bother me. Like when people put their drinks next to a coaster and not on it. Or when I have to print a page and there's 1 sentence or less on the last page. And when people argue with me over needing the Oxford comma. Get over it, you don't need it, nor do I want to debate it with you.

Why You Don't Need the Oxford Comma

The first reason why you don't need the Oxford comma is a basic one: AP Style tells you not to use the Oxford comma. The premiere grammar ruling for journalists says we don't need the Oxford comma. The New York Times and other premiere media outlets don't use Oxford commas. It's time to give up the ghost.

The Highs and Lows of The Fresh Expo in Charlotte

May 22, 2017 by Will Woznicki in Social Media, Life In Your 20's, Humor, Will's Column, life lessons, Leisure, Guest Post

I just got back from The Fresh Expo. There were all-natural dog food places, organic juice stands, nutrition stuff, workout supplies and bicycle safety materials for kids. While it was not my typical 'scene', I did get lots of swag and some food. A lot of the booths seemed to be selling herbal, all natural, organic, witch-doctor (kidding -- at least I don't think I met any witches unfortunately) stuff.

The Universe Took Over, and Here's How it Turned Out

May 17, 2017 by Sara Woznicki in Life In Your 20's, Tweets and Mascara, Sara's Column, life lessons, Social Media, Leisure

I've been taking a short story fiction writing class for the past eight or so weeks. On the very first night, the woman sitting next to me was explaining how she was late to class. Her work was having a happy hour, but she had class. She decided to cut it down the middle (leave early from the happy hour and come late to class) because she was contemplating:

Where is the Universe telling me to be at this exact moment?

An Open Letter to My Mom On Mother's Day

May 14, 2017 by Sara Woznicki in Humor, Leisure, Life In Your 20's, Sara's Column, Social Media, Tweets and Mascara

Today the internet is filled with posts proclaiming that they have the best mother. Perhaps the most beautiful, the funniest, the smartest, the most caring mother in the entire world. I’m not here to compete with anyone. In fact, I’m happy that so many people are as supported and filled with love for their mommas as I am.

Where to Brunch in Richmond with a Patio

May 05, 2017 by Sara Woznicki in Leisure, Life In Your 20's, Richmond Brunch Review, Sara's Column, Social Media, Tweets and Mascara

It's patio-sitting season! I hate math, but here's an introductory equation that sums up this blog post: brunch + patio = perfect weekend plan. Let's make this easy on us all.

Help Me Pick My Profile Picture(s)

April 20, 2017 by Sara Woznicki in Dating, Humor, Leisure, Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Sara's Column, Social Media, Tweets and Mascara, Work, Young Professionalism

I already hate myself for this idea. But it really fascinates me. Learning y'all, it's awesome.

I read an article on Time a few days ago, which stated that we are scientifically worse at picking pictures of ourselves for our social media pages than strangers are. While not all of you are strangers, apparently you already are going to pick better pictures of me than me.

Weird, right? But maybe not actually surprising, as seen in real life examples...

As Told Over Hefeweizen: Sara's First Podcast Appearance

March 30, 2017 by Sara Woznicki in Life In Your 20's, Sara's Column, Young Professionalism, Richmond Brunch Review, Tweets and Mascara, life lessons, Leisure, Humor

A few weeks ago, I got a message on Twitter asking me to come onto a podcast called Inside the Pallet House. I quickly pro/conned the situation:

Pro's of Going on a Podcast

I get to talk about myself
I get to talk for hours
It'll make a good story (which is how I make almost all my decisions)
Meet new people
Talk about the blog!

Richmond Brunch Weekend is Over... Now What?

March 27, 2017 by Sara Woznicki in Humor, Leisure, Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Richmond Brunch Review, Sara's Column, Social Media, Tweets and Mascara

There are countless people to thank, restaurants to applaud and sponsors to appreciate after this weekend. So many people pitched into to make the second annual Richmond Brunch Weekend successful, from the fantastic co-chairs (shout-out to Cazey and Leanne) to volunteers and beyond. But after seeing the turnout this weekend, it's easy to say: it's been worth it.

While we all might be sighing a breath of relief that everything went off without a hitch, we're also left idle.

So what now that brunch weekend is over?

Why You Should Brunch This Weekend (Including Tonight)

March 24, 2017 by Cazey Williams in Leisure, Cazey's Column

If someone hasn't texted, Gchatted, emailed, or called you already asking what you're doing tonight, then they're going to soon. And we have an answer for you:

You're going to brunch tonight.

And you're going to brunch all weekend.

Happiness is... Biking with Friends to the Farmer's Market

February 26, 2017 by Sara Woznicki in Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Leisure, Sara's Column

Months and months ago I promised myself that I'd bike again. So, I went to Target, tried on every helmet in the store (really, every helmet), and then bough a helmet and a bike tire pump. I can home, buzzing with the anticipation of completing one of my goals.

Then the tires didn't inflate.

My excitement deflated. I threw in the towel, pretty ready to just sell the damn thing. It's basically just a big lawn decoration at this point.