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 Said to Say No, But I Say Yes

July 26, 2017 by Sara Woznicki in Humor, Leisure, Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Sara's Column, Tweets and Mascara, Social Media, Work, Young Professionalism

When I turned 24 (holy sh*t people that was 2 years ago), I told myself I'd start saying 'no' to more things. I'm a person that is energized by other people's passions and mutual agreement -- and I hate letting people down -- so I end up doing a lot of things I don't want to do just to appease people.

While I look back over the years (uhm, where are they going?), I think I do a better job of saying no these days. For example, sometimes I say no just because I genuinely don't want to do something.

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...

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?

Accidentally Mis-Managing Christmas Gift Expectations

December 15, 2016 by Sara Woznicki in Leisure, Humor, life lessons, Life In Your 20's, Social Media, Sara's Column, Tweets and Mascara

I'm chronically in pain over getting people Christmas gifts. 2014 was a good year for me, and last year was relatively okay too.

Except for the minor problem that I accidentally got my brother a super cool Christmas present.

Last Sunday Was Weird.

November 08, 2016 by Sara Woznicki in Life In Your 20's, Leisure, life lessons, Sara's Column, Social Media, Tweets and Mascara

As I was wandering around the grocery store, in a total haze from some weird fall bout of allergies (I could tell it wasn't a cold because my eyes were severely affected), I decided enough was enough. I was in a crisis.