“I got upgraded to business on one flight because I smiled at the desk agent.”

I'm a Southern California-based writer on the Lifestyle team who likes to try and rank viral foods and read and recommend awesome books.

"She was calling her 'darling,' patting her shoulder, and reassuring her in a way I had never seen her interact with any other inmate. And when the girl left the room, the nurse said, 'Oh, isn't it a shame. She's so pretty.' I literally answered, 'Oh, is it not a shame for the plan girls, then?' She gave me the filthiest look she could and refused to talk to me further."

"I think I get the 'cute kid' treatment. I'm usually not getting free drinks at the bar, but the moment I ask for help with something, there are at least five boomers or Gen X'ers hovering over me, looking to play the role of Mom or Dad. And honestly, I'll definitely take that over random people hitting on me."

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