Ilia Jones

Ilia is based in Minneapolis, MN. As a journalism student, she learned that her indecisiveness was a blessing and not a curse. This is when she accepted herself as a mess and started to write about all of her many passions.

30 Days Sober: 5 Reasons I Gave Up Drinking And Have Never Been Happier

I'm 24 years old, newly single and living with my two best friends in a part of Minneapolis known for its breweries and local rooftop happy hours. June is when everyone starts pedal pub engines, and the day drinking increases five-fold. The weddings…

5 Life Lessons You Can Learn From Ovechkin, The NHL's Most Badass Player

First of all, I'm a Minnesota Wild fan. Let's just get that out of the way before I start praising Alexander Ovechkin for his outrageous work ethic and undeniable skills on the ice. The captain of the Washington Capitals just notched his sixth…

Reasons Pisces Are The Most Difficult People To Understand

As a Pisces, I can tell you pretty confidently that we're a pretty tough group to read. Don't get your panties in a bunch, though — I love myself and all my fellow Piscean friends, but you have to admit, you either have no idea what's going on in…

15 Sad Moments Of Every Single Person's Life During The Holiday Season

The holiday season is quickly approaching. This means many different things to many different people. For the single folk of the world, this means no bank account plummet in sight. Also, it means the scene in "The Holiday," where Cameron Diaz runs…