The name of one country continues to dominate U.S. politics and headlines: Russia.

But, the months-long saga has so many chapters and intertwined characters, it's pretty impossible to keep everything straight at this point. To help keep track of what exactly's going on in Washington D.C. (and Russia), we compiled a timeline of the Russia scandal. In order to understand the issue fully, we have to go all the way back to beginning. Troubling news about potential Russia involvement in the 2016 presidential election first surfaced last summer, and the story's been slowly unfolding since then.

Of course, a lot as has changed since last summer — Donald Trump is now president of the United States and Hillary Clinton is no longer in politics — but the thing that remains the same is everyone still has a lot of unanswered questions about Russia.

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February 17:

CNN reports that 13 Russians and three companies have been indicted by the Justice Department for interfering in the 2016 election and charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, wire fraud, bank fraud, and five were also charged with aggravated identity theft. Mueller indicated that collusion with members of the Trump campaign by these parties were "unwitting."

President Trump responded, tweeting, "Russia started their anti-US campaign in 2014, long before I announced that I would run for President. The results of the election were not impacted. The Trump campaign did nothing wrong - no collusion!"

November 12:

Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin while in Vietnam during his 12-day trip to Asia. "He said he didn’t meddle — I asked him again," he told reporters after the meeting. "Every time he sees me he says, ‘I didn’t do that,’ and I really believe that when he tells me that, he means it."

The president went on to say that three former heads of the U.S. intelligence agencies that raised the alarm about Russian meddling — former CIA Director John O. Brennan, former director of national intelligence James R. Clapper Jr., and former FBI Director James B. Comey — were "political hacks."

October 30:

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his former business partner Rick Gates are indicted on several felony charges, including acting as an unregistered foreign agents and conspiracy against the United States. Both plead not guilty to all charges.

Court documents unsealed Monday show former Trump foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos pleaded guilty to lying to FBI investigators about his contact with a person claiming to have high-level Russia connections.

October 28:

A federal grand jury approves the first indictment in the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election led by Robert Mueller.

September 19:

CNN reports that former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was wiretapped before and after the election, due to a secret court order.

Reuters reports Trump is using funds from his reelection campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) to pay for his legal counsel for the Russia inquiry.

September 6:

Facebook tells congressional investigators that a Russian firm with a history of pushing Russian propaganda bought ads targeting voters during the 2016 presidential election, The Washington Post reports.

August 29:

A former lawyer for Paul Manafort, Trump’s campaign chairman, and a current spokesman for Manafort are subpoenaed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

August 28:

The Washington Post reports Michael Cohen, a Trump attorney and Trump Organization executive vice president, asked Russian President Vladimir Putin's top press aide for help with a development plan to build a Trump Tower in Moscow during the 2016 presidential election. A report the day before said a real estate developer reportedly said Putin would say "great things" about Trump if he came to Moscow to talk about the deal.

August 24:

An email from a Trump aide, Rick Dearborn (who's now President Trump's deputy chief of staff), about plans to set up a meeting between Trump campaign officials and President Putin was just uncovered, CNN reports.

August 3:

Special Counsel Robert Mueller impaneled a Washington, D.C. grand jury in recent weeks to investigate Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, The Wall Street Journal reports. The development signals that Mueller will likely subpoena records and take testimony from witnesses.

July 21:

Special counsel Robert Mueller asked the White House to preserve documents related to the 2016 meeting Donald Trump Jr. took with a Russian lawyer, CNN reports.

July 18:

The White House confirms President Trump and President Putin had a second undisclosed conversation during the G20 economic summit in Germany earlier in July. The White House claims the exchange was only pleasantries and small talk.

Fake News story of secret dinner with Putin is "sick." All G 20 leaders, and spouses, were invited by the Chancellor of Germany. Press knew!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 19, 2017

July 16:

The Secret Service responds after President Trump's lawyer, Jay Sekulow, questioned why the agency would have allowed Donald Trump Jr. to meet with a Russia lawyer and others during the 2016 election if it was "nefarious" on ABC's This Week. In a statement to Reuters, the Secret Service says: "Donald Trump Jr. was not a protectee of the USSS in June, 2016. Thus we would not have screened anyone he was meeting with at that time."

July 13:

The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Chuck Grassley, tells reporters he's inviting Donald Trump Jr. to publicly testify before the committee, saying he will subpoena Donald Jr. if necessary. The oldest Trump son previously said he was willing to testify.

July 11:

The email Donald Jr. received in June 2016 offering him damaging information on Hillary Clinton is published by The New York Times. The email clearly states that it "is part of Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump" and the documents would "incriminate Hillary and her dealings with Russia and would be very useful to your father." Donald Jr. responded, "I love it."

The oldest Trump son says in a statement that he thought the documents offered were political opposition research. However, CNN reports special counsel Mueller's investigation will look into the emails.

July 10:

The New York Times reports that before meeting with a Russian lawyer, Donald Jr. was told in an email that the damaging information about Clinton offered to him was part of the Russian government's plan to help his dad win the presidency.

July 9:

The Hill reports four of the seven personal memos former FBI Director James Comey wrote after his meetings with President Trump contained classified information. Comey shared at least one of his memos with a friend (who then leaked them to the public), but it's unclear whether that specific document contained classified information.

James Comey leaked CLASSIFIED INFORMATION to the media. That is so illegal!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 10, 2017

July 8:

Donald Jr., the president's oldest son, met with a Russian lawyer during the 2016 election after the lawyer alleged to have potentially damaging information about Clinton, The New York Times reports. Trump’s campaign chairman, Manafort, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, were also reportedly at the Trump Tower meeting, and the Russian lawyer was accompanied by a Russian-American lobbyist who was also a former Soviet counterintelligence officer.

The next day, Donald Jr. confirms that he was approached about information regarding Clinton, but a spokesperson for Putin says the Russian president doesn't know the lawyer.

July 7:

President Trump met with President Putin at the G20 economic summit in Germany. Putin denied any involvement in interference of the 2016 election.

June 29:

The Wall Street Journal reports that a Republican opposition researcher (who's now dead) attempted to obtain the emails from Hillary Clinton's campaign which U.S. intelligence agencies believe Russians stole. The researcher implied he was working with Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser under investigation by the FBI, but Flynn has not commented on the allegations.

June 27:

Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman, retroactively submitted forms to the Justice Department disclosing his work for foreign interests. According to The Washington Post, the forms show that Manafort's firm received $17.1 million from a pro-Russian political party in the Ukraine. Reports about these previously undisclosed payments led to Manafort leaving the Trump campaign last August.

June 26:

The Washington Post reports Carter Page, a Trump campaign adviser, was questioned by the FBI for about 10 hours before the special counsel was appointed to oversee the probe. Page reportedly denied that he was a middle man for Russia and the Trump campaign.

June 25:

The Russian ambassador to the U.S., Sergey Kislyak, will return to Russia, BuzzFeed News reports, citing three anonymous sources. His meetings with Jeff Sessions, Jared Kushner, and Michael Flynn are under scrutiny in the FBI's and Congress' investigations.

June 16:

ABC News reports Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who's leading the FBI's Russia probe after Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself, has told colleagues he may need to recuse himself from the investigation as well.

NBC News' Katy Tur also tweets a photo of a memo from Trump's 2020 chief strategist sent to 2016 campaign staff asking them to preserve their records. The memo said, "Although I am confident that there was no wrongdoing by the Committee or otherwise, it is important that no documents or other materials relating to the Committee's work are destroyed, lost, or otherwise become unavailable to the congressional committees or the Special Counsel."

Letter from Trump 2020 chief strategist to Trump 2016 campaign staff asking them to preserve all records. pic.twitter.com/NOzjdayU1f

— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) June 16, 2017

June 15:

Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III is investigating the financial and business dealings of Trump's son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, The Washington Post reports.

June 14:

The Washington Post reports special counsel Mueller is investigating President Trump for possible obstruction of justice, signaling a major shift in the investigation that previously only focused on Trump's campaign.

President Trump responded by tweeting the following morning that any collusion with Russia is a phony story.

They made up a phony collusion with the Russians story, found zero proof, so now they go for obstruction of justice on the phony story. Nice

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 15, 2017

You are witnessing the single greatest WITCH HUNT in American political history - led by some very bad and conflicted people! #MAGA

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 15, 2017

June 13:

Attorney General Sessions testifies before the Senate intel committee, denying colluding with Russia in any way. He also says he doesn't recall having had a third undisclosed meeting with the Russian ambassador as former FBI Director Comey reportedly suggested in a closed hearing June 8.

Sessions refuses to discuss any of his private conversations with President Trump, and Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich accuses him of impeding the investigation.

June 8:

Former FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee, confirming previous reports that Trump did ask for his loyalty and say he hoped Comey could let the Flynn investigation go.

Comey also says he believes he was fired because of the federal Russia probe, though he doesn't think it's his place to determine whether or not the president is guilty of obstruction of justice. He said he's confident special counsel Mueller will carry out a thorough investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russia, and Comey expects Mueller to look into whether or not Trump obstructed justice.

June 6:

The New York Times reports Comey told Attorney General Jeff Sessions he didn't want to be left alone with President Trump the day after the commander-in-chief reportedly asked Comey to stop the FBI's investigation into a former Trump adviser.

June 4:

During an interview with NBC's Megyn Kelly, Russian President Putin claims the 2016 presidential election hack was done by the U.S. intelligence community. Putin also denies having any information he could use to blackmail President Trump.

June 1:

Despite previously claiming Russia played no role in the Democratic National Committee hack, President Vladimir Putin says that “patriotically minded” private Russian hackers could have been involved. He still denies that the state played a part in the hacking, The New York Times reports.

British Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage is a "person of interest" in the FBI's Russia probe because of his relationships with people close to President Trump and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, The Guardian reports.

May 25:

Kushner, is a focus of the Russia probe due to his meetings with the Russian ambassador in December, according to The Washington Post.

May 22:

The Washington Post reports President Trump previously asked top intelligence officials to publicly deny that his campaign colluded with Russia. The director of national intelligence, Daniel Coats, and the director of the National Security Agency, Adm. Michael S. Rogers, both refused.

May 19:

The New York Times reports President Trump told Russian officials that former FBI Director James Comey was "a real nut job" and that firing Comey took "great pressure" off him during a meeting on May 10.

An unnamed "senior White House adviser" is a "significant person of interest" in the Russia investigation, according to a report by The Washington Post. Anonymous sources close to the situation say it's an adviser still in the White House.

Members of Congress briefed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein tell McClatchy DC the investigation is also looking into whether the president's administration attempted to cover up a scandal.

May 18:

Reuters reports Trump campaign advisers exchanged at least 18 calls and emails with Russian officials that were previously undisclosed during the presidential election. Six of the exchanges were with the Russian ambassador, and all are now included in the federal probes into Trump-Russia ties.

May 17:

The New York Times reports Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, told Trump's transition team the federal government was investigating him. Flynn was still appointed as national security adviser, and resigned in February.

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims President Trump didn't share classified info with Russia. He even offered to hand over transcripts of Trump's conversations with Russia’s foreign minister to Congress, according to The Associated Press.

May 16:

Trump takes to Twitter to defend his actions. He writes, "As President I wanted to share with Russia (at an openly scheduled W.H. meeting) which I have the absolute right to do, facts pertaining to terrorism and airline flight safety. Humanitarian reasons, plus I want Russia to greatly step up their fight against ISIS & terrorism."

It's discovered that Israel provided the classified intel President Trump disclosed to the Russian ambassador and foreign minister the week before. Although the Israeli ambassador to the United States told The New York Times the country would continue to work with the U.S. on counterterrorism, it raises concerns that the U.S.-Israel diplomatic relationship could be compromised.

The New York Times also reports the president asked former FBI Director Comey to stop the investigation into Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, in February. According to a memo Comey wrote after the meeting, President Trump told him, "I hope you can see your way clear to letting this go, to letting Flynn go. He is a good guy. I hope you can let this go."

May 15:

The Washington Post reports President Trump showed "highly classified information" to Russian officials in a meeting at the White House. The intel was "so sensitive that details have been withheld from allies and tightly restricted even within the U.S. government," according to The Post.

May 11:

Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe tells the Senate Intelligence Committee, "The work of the men and women continues despite any changes in circumstance, any decisions. So there has been no effort to impede the investigation to date. Simply put, sir, you cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing."

He also says the agency's focus on potential ties to Russia is a "highly significant investigation" after White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders claims its "one of the smallest things that they've got going on their plate."

May 10:

Former national security adviser Flynn is formally subpoenaed by the Senate Intelligence Committee.

May 9:

President Trump fires FBI Director Comey. A memo from Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein claims he was terminated because he overstepped his authority, treated Hillary Clinton unfairly, and made the FBI look bad.

Democratic senators call for an independent investigation into the Trump campaign's alleged Russian ties.

May 8:

Former acting attorney general Sally Yates testifies before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee, confirming she knew Flynn talked to the Russian ambassador about the U.S. sanctions imposed on Russian officials, saying she informed a White House lawyer Flynn was lying.

May 1-8:

Comey asks the Justice Department for more employees to help with the FBI's investigation "days before he was fired," The New York Times reports.

April 6:

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes recuses himself from the investigation after the House Ethics Committee released a statement saying it would investigate allegations that “Nunes may have made unauthorized disclosures of classified information, in violation of House Rules, law, regulations, or other standards of conduct.”

March 20:

Comey confirms in a House Intelligence Committee hearing that the FBI is investigating "the nature of any links between individuals associated with the Trump campaign and the Russian government, and whether there was any coordination between the campaign and Russia's efforts."

March 2:

Attorney General Jeff Sessions recuses himself from the federal investigation into Russia after it was revealed he met with the Russian ambassador twice during the presidential election, which he didn't disclose during his confirmation hearing.

February 24:

Reports surface that the White House asked the FBI to publicly knock down media stories claiming Trump's people talked to Russian intelligence agents. The FBI refused.

February 13:

Flynn resigns as national security adviser, saying he gave Vice President Mike Pence “incomplete information” about phone calls with the Russian ambassador.

January 30:

Yates is fired for refusing to defend President Trump's travel ban targeting Muslim countries.

January 26:

Two days after Flynn is interviewed by the FBI, Yates warns the White House Flynn could be blackmailed by Russia because of his talks with the ambassador.

January 23:

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer says Russian sanctions did not come up in Flynn's talks with the ambassador, and CNN reports federal officials are investigating their calls.

January 20:

Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States.

January 10:

During Session's Senate confirmation hearing to become attorney general, he says he "did not have communications with the Russians."

FBI Director Comey also tells a Senate panel the GOP was hacked by Russians, but the none of the stolen documents were leaked online. In his testimony, he says the hacking was "directed at state-level organizations, state-level campaigns, and the RNC, but old domains of the RNC, meaning old emails they weren't using. None of that was released."

January 6:

U.S. intelligence agencies release a report saying the Russian government interfered in the 2016 election and Guccifer 2.0 was a "persona" used by Russian military intelligence.

It reads: "We assess Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an influence campaign in 2016 aimed at the US presidential election. Russia’s goals were to undermine public faith in the US democratic process, denigrate Secretary Clinton, and harm her electability and potential presidency. We further assess Putin and the Russian Government developed a clear preference for President-elect Trump."

December 29:

President Obama institutes new sanctions on 35 Russian officials and closes two Russian facilities in Maryland and New York.

It's later reported by The Washington Post that Flynn spoke to the Russian ambassador about the sanctions despite initially denying the claims.

December:

Kushner and Flynn meet with the Russian ambassador to the U.S. at Trump Tower sometime in December.

October 7:

A joint statement from the Department Of Homeland Security and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on Election Security says, "Russian Government directed the recent compromises of e-mails from US persons and institutions, including from US political organizations."

The same day, WikiLeaks begins posting stolen emails from Clinton's campaign manager online.

October 3:

Informal Trump adviser Roger Stone alludes that WikiLeaks will release more documents soon in a tweet with the hashtag #LockHerUp.

I have total confidence that @wikileaks and my hero Julian Assange will educate the American people soon #LockHerUp

— Roger Stone (@RogerJStoneJr) October 3, 2016

September 9:

Stone (who previously accredited the DNC hack to Guccifer 2.0) receives Twitter DMs from Guccifer 2.0 praising him and sharing an article about the Democrats presidential campaign turnout model. Stone posted screenshots of the messages to his blog months later.

September:

Sessions meets with the Russian ambassador to the U.S. for a second time.

August 19:

CNN reports the FBI and Justice Department are investigating Manafort's firm as part of a probe into alleged corruption by the former President of Ukraine (who led the pro-Russian political party that paid Manafort millions in secret payments).

Manafort resigns as Trump's campaign chairman.

August 15:

Manafort denies receiving millions of dollars in "undisclosed cash payments" from a pro-Russian political party while consulting in the Ukraine from 2007 to 2012, which The New York Times reported the day before.

July 27:

Trump says at a press conference, "Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing. I think you will probably be rewarded mightily by our press," seemingly asking the foreign nation to hack his presidential opponent.

July 25:

The FBI begins investigating the DNC email hack.

July 22:

WikiLeaks publishes about 20,000 DNC emails, including rude comments from DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz about Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign that eventually led to her resignation.

July 18-21:

Multiple people related to the Trump campaign — Sessions (then a Trump adviser) and campaign advisers Carter Page, JD Gordon, and allegedly Walid Phares — meet with the Russian ambassador to the U.S. during the Republican National Convention (RNC).

June 15:

Private cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike announces on its website that it responded to a breach in the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) computer network and identifies two networks associated with the Russian government as the attackers. CrowdStrike says the groups — confusingly named "Cozy Bear" and "Fancy Bear" — "engage in extensive political and economic espionage for the benefit of the government of the Russian Federation and are believed to be closely linked to the Russian government’s powerful and highly capable intelligence services."

However, a person that goes by "Guccifer 2.0" claims to be behind the DNC attack, also alleging they gave DNC documents to WikiLeaks, though experts are skeptical and no one is sure who's behind the name.

Then-presidential candidate Trump says in a statement, "We believe it was the DNC that did the ‘hacking’ as a way to distract from the many issues facing their deeply flawed candidate and failed party leader."

This story was originally published on May 11, 2017.

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Today: a registered nurse who makes $87,193 per year. This week, she spends some of her money on drinks.

Occupation: Registered Nurse
Industry: Healthcare
Age: 25
Location: Southern Connecticut
Salary: $87,193

Monthly Expenses
Rent: $920 for my half of the two-bedroom, two-bath apartment I share with a roommate
Student Loan Payments: $300, but I usually pay $400-$500
Car Payment: $0. I paid off my car last year after three years of owning it.
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance: $149.84 taken directly from my paychecks
Parking: $51 taken directly from my paychecks
TV & Internet: $123.81. I pay this, and my roommate pays for all other utilities.
Gym Membership: $10
Savings: $1,800 deposited directly to my account, but I usually end up using some of this for bills.
403(b): $900 taken directly from my paychecks pre-tax

Additional Expenses:
Netflix: $66/year (paid in a lump sum to my sister at the beginning of the year)
Cell Phone: $495 paid directly to my parents' in a lump sum at the beginning of the year
Car Insurance (2x a year): $424.30

Day One

4 p.m. — My alarm goes off, and I lay in bed answering texts, perusing Instagram, and checking out my new Hinge matches before I finally, begrudgingly, get up. I worked last night, so I went to bed around 9 a.m. I fill up my electric kettle and make a cup of tea to drink while I relax before another night of work tonight. My sister texts to let me know that she got the Haim concert tickets we've been eying. They're $61 each, and I'm really excited. I love this band and have been dying to see them live! She pays, and I'll send her a check when it gets closer to the concert.

4:45 p.m. — I lay in bed drinking tea, watching Scandal on Netflix, and eating a few chocolates. I hate waking up and having to get ready for work right away, so I usually wake up a little early so I have time for this!

5:15 p.m. — I get dressed for work, do my makeup, and pack my lunch. I'm taking leftover slow-cooked sesame chicken and brown rice that I made earlier in the week. I absolutely love my crockpot and am trying to use it more! I pack a yogurt, clementine, and carrots with veggie dip for snacks. I heat up the rest of the chicken and brown rice leftovers to eat now and boil carrots to eat with it.

6:15 p.m. — I say goodbye to my roommate, leave for work, and drive the 20 minutes there. I work in one of Connecticut's bigger (and more dangerous) cities, and there's a lot that it has to offer. I park and hop on the shuttle that will take me to the hospital. I run into three of my coworker friends on the bus, and we catch up on the ride over.

7 p.m. — My shift starts, and it's a busy one! I have four patients but I soon get a fifth as another person is admitted to the floor.

11:30 p.m. — I quickly eat a yogurt as I try to start some paperwork, unfortunately without much success due to a few pressing emergencies on my floor.

3 a.m. — Time to finally start all the paperwork that comes along with my job! I'm starving, so I heat up my leftover chicken and brown rice and eat it at the front desk while charting. My clementine and carrots will unfortunately go uneaten, but I'll just save them to pack another day.

7:45 a.m. — My shift is finally over, and I'm definitely looking forward to bed! My friend and I wait around for another friend to finish her shift. We chat for a bit and all leave 20 minutes later. We contemplate going out to breakfast before going home, but decide to go another time instead.

8:15 a.m. — I'm feeling hungry on my drive home, and I tell myself that I deserve a bacon, egg, and cheese after the shift that I had. I stop at a small bagel shop down the street from my apartment and buy a BEC on a plain bagel. I shower, devour the delicious breakfast sandwich, and get ready for bed. $4.20

9:30 a.m. — Finally time to sleep! With my blackout shades drawn and my noise machine on, I hop into bed and soon fall into a deep sleep.

Daily Total: $4.20

Day Two

2 p.m. — I wake up to my alarm, and even though I'm tired, I know that I have to get up. I have the next two days off, and then I'm working day shifts, so I have to get my body back to sleeping at night. After finally dragging myself out of bed, I browse Pinterest for recipe ideas, eat a bowl of Special K Red Berries, and make a grocery list.

3 p.m. — I head to Stop & Shop where I stock up on groceries for the week. I buy bananas, string beans, salmon, milk, cheese, yogurt, ingredients for chili, and ingredients to make the ground turkey sweet potato skillet recipe I found on Pinterest. I also grab a bag of mints for my grandpa (he's trying to quit smoking and has been eating mints when he wants a cigarette) and a bag of black licorice for my grandma. I'm visiting my grandparents tomorrow, and they'll appreciate the little surprise. My groceries come to $60.08. I have a dollar scratch-off ticket in my wallet that I decide to cash on my way out of the store, and I get a whole $2! I use the $2 as a credit I can apply to my grocery bill and leave the store feeling bizarrely happy to have cut down on the bill. $58.08

4 p.m. — I unpack my groceries, throw a load of laundry in the wash, and head to the gym. I spend over an hour on the elliptical, using the weights, and running on the treadmill. I have always hated running, but I'm trying to get into it this year! Even though I run super slow and tire easily, I'm proud of myself for trying.

5:30 p.m. — Back at my apartment, my roommate is getting ready for work. She's also a nurse and works nights. Our schedules are usually pretty similar, but this week they're practically opposite so I won't see much of her until the weekend. I clean my bathroom and do another load of laundry before lounging on the couch for a little bit.

6:30 p.m. — I cook dinner — balsamic string beans and salmon. It's so delicious (and healthy) that I end up eating it all.

8 p.m. — I settle on the couch for a night of watching The Bachelor. My roommate is at work tonight so I'm watching solo. I wasn't a fan of this season in the beginning, but I'm hooked now. Despite being forever single, I'm a hopeless romantic, and I get addicted to this show every time I watch it, as corny as it can be sometimes.

11:45 p.m. — Bedtime. After only sleeping for a few hours after work, I'm pretty tired and in need of a full night's sleep!

Daily Total: $58.08

Day Three

8:30 a.m. — I wake up naturally before my alarm goes off, something that rarely happens. I'm still lying in bed when I get a call from my grandparents. I was supposed to visit them today and take them to lunch, but it's snowing a little and they're worried about me driving the 45 minutes to their house. They suggest that I visit another day in the next few weeks, and although I'm bummed I won't be seeing them today, I don't want them to worry and agree to reschedule.

9:45 a.m. — I make scrambled eggs and a whole grain English muffin for breakfast and pour myself a glass of orange juice. When I'm done, I settle on the couch with a giant mug of Irish breakfast tea with a dash of milk in it. I alternate between watching more of Scandal and reading a book my mom recommended. I've only read a few chapters so far, so I'm not super invested in it yet. I love reading though, and I try to always have a book going. I usually either read books that my mom, also an avid reader (and a librarian), loans me or that I borrow from the local library. I take a brief break from my lazy morning to clean the kitchen before relaxing once again.

12:45 p.m. — I eat a clementine and Special K while reading my book and perusing the internet.

1:30 p.m. — I decide to go see a movie since my plans with my grandparents got cancelled. I see Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, which I'm excited about since it got nominated for a lot of Oscars. Since it's so last minute, I end up seeing the movie alone. It feels strange, but I actually really enjoy the experience and consider doing it more often. The movie is really good, and it's discount Tuesday, so the ticket is cheap. $6.10

3:45 p.m. — I leave the movie theater and go to the gym. I spend over an hour there using the weights and jogging on the treadmill.

6 p.m. — I eat a Quaker Oats breakfast square and make chili using one of my mom's recipes. I let it simmer for an hour before eating dinner.

8 p.m. — I call my mom and we chat for 20 minutes. Then I relax with my book, more Scandal, and a cup of hot chocolate that I hope will satisfy my craving for sweets.

10:30 p.m. — I get in bed much earlier than I usually would because I'm working a day shift tomorrow and have to be up bright and early.

Daily Total: $6.10

Day Four

5:30 a.m. — My alarm goes off hours earlier than I ever want it to. I slept surprisingly well last night, so I'm not as tired as I usually am when I have to wake up this early. I put on my scrubs and eat breakfast — a whole grain English muffin with all-natural peanut butter on it and a glass of orange juice. I pack my lunch with leftover chili and snacks I have on hand and leave for work at 6:20.

7 a.m. — My workday starts. I'm the charge nurse today, which basically means I'm in charge of the whole unit and any major decisions or problems that come up throughout the shift. I see my three patients, do their assessments, and pass out their medications.

11 a.m. — I eat a Siggi's yogurt to curb my mid-morning hunger. Good thing I did since we soon discover that the door to our break room is broken and we can't get in to eat our lunches!

1 p.m. — I attend a meeting with some of the doctors, social workers, physical therapists, and other staff that work on our floor. When it finishes, I'm luckily able to get into the break room for lunch! I eat my leftover chili, clementine, and carrots with veggie dip.

5 p.m. — One of my coworkers gets upsetting news, and I'm reminded of how great the people I work with are. We hug and support our coworker and, still all in disbelief, get back to caring for our patients.

8 p.m. — I leave work and drive home. I'm starving, but I take a quick shower before eating dinner (Trader Joe's Reduced Guilt Mac & Cheese, a granola bar, and honey-wheat pretzels) in my pajamas in front of Netflix.

10:30 p.m. — I climb in bed, exhausted. Time to do it all again tomorrow.

Daily Total: $0

Day Five

5:30 a.m. — Get up, get dressed, eat breakfast before I leave for work.

7 a.m. — I get a report and then attend the staff meeting my manager and assistant manager are holding about updates on our floor.

8:30 a.m. — I attend a brief meeting about patients who will be discharged today and then see my own patients and pass out their medications. The floor is really busy, so I'm trying to help everyone as much as possible, especially since I'm the charge nurse again. I discharge one of my coworker's patients for him.

12:30 p.m. — I drink a Siggi's drinkable strawberry yogurt to help get me through my 1 p.m. meeting without getting hangry. I attend my meeting (similar to the one I went to yesterday) and collaborate with other hospital coworkers to help coordinate more of our patient discharges.

1:30 p.m. — I take a break from the busy floor to eat my lunch. It's more leftover chili that I packed from home, a string cheese, and a granola bar. I usually pack my lunch to save money and to avoid having to spend the time going downstairs to the cafeteria. My coworker's steak and mushroom quesadilla does look tempting though!

3 p.m. — New patients keep arriving on the floor, and I try to help everyone out as much as possible while keeping my sanity.

8 p.m. — It's finally time to leave! After finishing up some paperwork, I head home, where my best friend is waiting for me. She lives in Manhattan but has a work event in Connecticut tomorrow, so she's staying with me tonight. She took the train from the city and is waiting for me when I get home.

9 p.m. — After showering and changing out of my scrubs, I head downtown to a local bar with my best friend and my roommate. The three of us decide to grab drinks and apps. I get a beer and they both get cocktails. We split boneless BBQ wings, Asian calamari, nachos, and the most delicious brussels sprouts I have ever had! We catch up, talk about relationships (we're all single and having no luck in the dating scene), and reminisce about some of our favorite memories. We devour most of our food, split the check, and head back to the apartment sleepy and quite full. $29.76

11 p.m. — My best friend and I are exhausted since we were both up early for work. We get in bed and chat for a few minutes before turning out the lights at 11:15.

Daily Total: $29.76

Day Six

8:30 a.m. — We wake up, and my friend quickly gets out of bed to finish last-minute preparations before work. I stay in bed for a while browsing Instagram and avoiding leaving the warmth of my down comforter.

9 a.m. — I join my friend in the living room and we split a banana as she finishes up her work. We get ready and then head to my favorite bagel shop to get breakfast sandwiches and orange juice. We pay separately. $6.33

10:30 a.m. — We find out that my friend's coworkers are running late traveling from the city, so we decide to find a Starbucks to hang out at and get our caffeine fix. Neither of us drinks coffee, so we each get a black tea. My friend tells me more about her new job. We're both so thankful for this short and unexpected visit. $2.39

11:30 a.m. — I drop off my best friend where she's meeting her coworkers and say goodbye with a big hug. We don't know when we'll see each other next, but we both agree it has to be soon! I stop at a few boutiques on my drive home to look for a birthday present for my roommate, but nothing catches my eye. I decide to swing by the mall, and I stop for gas on the way there. I use my Stop & Shop gas points to get a $0.20/gallon discount, which is good since my tank is practically empty. $24.01

12:30 p.m. — There's nothing great at the mall, but I still grab gummy bears and lip gloss my roommate likes to add to her present. I also buy chocolate for myself because I have no willpower. $12.82

1 p.m. — I then head to the local liquor store and buy two bottles of cabernet sauvignon, one for me and one for my roomie. I know absolutely nothing about wine, so I always end up picking bottles at random. Here's to them being good! $24.42

2 p.m. — I'm finally hungry for lunch and eat a bowl of chili and slice up Havarti cheese. (I absolutely love cheese; it's a weakness of mine and a staple in my diet.) I watch Scandal, eat a banana, and call my grandma and grandpa to reschedule our lunch date. I then browse Money Diaries, and feeling inspired by one I just read, I decide to download the Duolingo app.

4:45 p.m. — I go to the gym for a quick workout and spend most of my time jogging on the treadmill. Even though I go slow and walk at times, I notice that this run seems easier than others, and I'm proud of my progress.

6 p.m. — I planning on having a quiet night at home but my roommate invites me to dinner with her work friends. I shower, curl my hair, and get dressed up. I basically live in scrubs, workout clothes, and pajamas, so this is a treat!

7:30 p.m. — My roommate, our friend, and I arrive at the Mexican restaurant where we're meeting a large group of their friends. They won't seat us until everyone has arrived, so we grab a drink the bar. I order a sangria, and my roommate pays the tab, but I give her $10. Once we're seated, we order chips and guacamole and all get steak tacos. They're delicious. We keep ordering rounds of drinks (three margaritas for me), and we spend four hours there. I'm proud of myself for going out even though I didn't know most of the group, and we end up having a great time. We get separate checks, and mine is $61.91 before tip. $71.91

11:30 p.m. — We leave the restaurant to go to a nearby bar for beers and hang out at a table in back; one of my friends pays. After we leave, we go to a tequila bar and get a round of margaritas. My friend and I pay for my roommate's drink. We hang out there until the bar closes. $23.27

2:30 a.m. — We get home and I eat a few honey wheat pretzels and drink a glass of water. I'm in my pajamas and about to go to bed when my roommate suggests going to McDonald's. We make a quick trip to the drive-through (my roommate insists on paying even though I offer) and munch on burgers, fries, and chicken nuggets before finally going to bed at 3 a.m.

Daily Total: $165.15

Day Seven

10:45 a.m. — No alarm today! I sleep in after getting to bed much later than I wanted to last night. Feeling dehydrated and hoping I'm not super hungover, I decide to stay in bed and finish the last episode of Scandal that's on Netflix. Olivia Pope has been annoying me for the last few seasons, but I feel determined to finish the show anyway. I drink some water, finish Scandal, and then switch to watching Atonement, which I haven't seen in a while.

12:15 p.m. — I finally crawl out of bed to eat a banana and a bowl of cereal. I then decide to embrace the laziness of today and lay in bed to watch more Atonement while working up the energy to go to the gym.

3 p.m. — I do a load of laundry, drink some of my Naked smoothie, eat a handful of almonds, and head to the gym. I'm not feeling 100%, so all I manage is a walk on the treadmill. I listen to a few different podcasts while working out. I try to drop off my rent payment on the way back to my apartment, but no one is in the leasing office so I head home instead and remind myself to come back soon.

6 p.m. — My roommate and I drive to our friend's apartment. We pick up a pepperoni pizza on the way, which our friend has already paid for. We eat and drink vodka sodas, and I give our friend $10 for the pizza and alcohol she is providing. After pre-gaming and having some much-needed girl talk, we head out to a local bar. $10

11 p.m. — My friend buys the first round of drinks — Jameson and gingers for us and a vodka soda with cranberry for my roommate. We enjoy people-watching and can't help commenting on how many guys with man buns there are in the bar. Who knew that those were still a thing?! I buy the next round of drinks, and we decide to dance for a while; the DJ is playing great songs, including a lot of throwbacks! My friend and my roommate each get a beer but I refrain because I'm the DD and I don't want to be too buzzed. $40

1:30 a.m. — We leave the bar and stop at a food truck for hot dogs and fries before walking back to our friend's apartment. My roommate pays since I drove tonight.

2:30 a.m. — We get home, drink water, and get ready for bed. I rarely stay out late at bars anymore, so after two nights of going out, I'm ready for my bed and a relaxing day tomorrow!

Daily Total: $50

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The outbreak began among staff and volunteers and showed no signs of slowing down, with 17 new cases diagnosed on Friday according to the Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That brings the total number of those infected by the highly contagious disease to 261. The outbreak has been traced to contaminated water used in food preparation at the Horeb Youth Center, reports the Los Angeles Times. The two skiers are reportedly no longer staying in the Olympic Village with the other athletes.

The first cases of the norovirus were announced on the Tuesday prior to the opening ceremony with 41 security guards testing positive for the virus. Symptoms of the highly contagious, viral stomach flu include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. It is often called the stomach flu, and while it can cause food poisoning, it is not the only cause of food poisoning, according to the Center for Disease Control. It can easily spread from contaminated food, water, or contact with contaminated surfaces. Foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables that are not washed or cooked before they are eaten are among foods that are most often contaminated, reports Time.

It has not yet been confirmed whether both of the skiers will still compete, though they have been treated and no longer show signs of the virus. In a statement released by the Swiss Olympic delegation, they did not confirm either way. "We would like to point out that athletes affected by norovirus will be admitted to the competitions in good physical condition and after examination by a Swiss team doctor," the statement read, adding that "it is also not out of the question that the athletes are competitive after surviving the disease."

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The epic 85-look collection was perhaps Bailey’s most experimental and creative to date, incorporating all of the brand’s hits over the years, from trenches, windbreakers, and Harrington jackets to scarves, caps, and capes. The shapes and styles were decidedly more street with oversized bombers emblazoned with BURBERRY / LONDON / ENGLAND in graffiti font, and shell suits with caps were covered in the classic check. Bailey left no stone unturned with bold velour jumpers reading "Burberry of London" in rainbow letters and baggy, red tracksuit bottoms slouched over checked penny loafers.

Famous for its show production as the biggest fashion house on the London schedule, the finale was a suitably spectacular rainbow light tunnel which the models walked underneath to the euphoric sound of Thelma Houston’s “Don’t Leave Me This Way.” Cara Delevingne wearing a rainbow flag cape with beige check lining was the last out as the lyrics “Set me free” rang through. Bailey received a standing, dancing ovation as he took his bow, and we recalled Sarah Mower’s words in a recent feature on the designer in Vogue: “It’s time to stop and to say: Christopher, that was magnificent.”

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“Oh, I think you never really look at the successes when you’re inside a company, because it’s always a hill you still have to climb,” he told Vogue. “You’ve never reached the summit. [...] As soon as you’ve finished a collection, you’re already in the next one. You’re always focused on the next thing, which I think is so amazing about this industry — it moves forward the whole time, I actually love the speed.”

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Guests have already been asked to wear black to the ceremony at London's Royal Albert Hall to make the same visual statement Hollywood gave us at last month's Golden Globe Awards.

Now, The Guardian reports that many actresses will attend the BAFTAs not with a partner or family member, but alongside a prominent female activist. Andrea Riseborough will attend with Phyll Opuku-Gyimah, co-founder of UK Black Pride. Gemma Arterton will be joined by Eileen Pullen and Gwen Davis, two women who campaigned to end the gender gay pap at Ford's Dagenham plant in the '60s.

Meanwhile, 190 leading female members of the UK and Ireland entertainment industry signed an open letter titled "Sisters, this is our moment to say Time's Up." Emma Watson, Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jodie Whittaker, Saoirse Ronan, and Sophie Okonedo are among the stars to have signed it.

Published in The Guardian, the letter acknowledges that the women's rights movement is now at a "critical juncture," stating: "The gender pay gap for women in their 20s is now five times greater than it was six years ago. Research in the UK has found that more than half of all women said they have experienced sexual harassment at work."

It goes on to align the UK and Ireland's female talent with the wider, Hollywood-initiated Time's Up movement. "As we approach the Baftas – our industry’s time for celebration and acknowledgment, we hope we can celebrate this tremendous moment of solidarity and unity across borders by coming together and making this movement international," the letter states. "Perhaps Time’s Up seems a million miles away to you – started by a group of women with privilege. The truth is, we are all workers, and whether we’re in the limelight or in the shadows, our voices matter. With our collective power, we can galvanize others."

The letter adds: "This movement is intersectional, with conversations across race, class, community, ability and work environment, to talk about the imbalance of power."

It is accompanied by a second open letter signed by an array of female activists and campaigners, which states: "Today we come together with sisters in the entertainment industry to call Time’s UP on sexual abuse, and other forms of abuse, harassment, and victimization."

The actresses and activists have also set up a new Justice and Equality Fund  to campaign for an end to "the culture of harassment, abuse and impunity" that has seen more than half of women in the UK experience sexual harassment at work. Emma Watson has donated £1 million to the fund. Keira Knightley, Sophie Okonedo, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Emma Thompson, and Claire Foy have all given money, too.

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A 19-year-old gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on Wednesday, killing 14 students and three staff members, and injuring 14 others. The suspect was arrested and charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder. In the wake of the third mass shooting to take place in a U.S. school in the first two months of 2018, Marjory Stoneman Douglas students such as Gonzalez are calling for stricter gun control measures to prevent other students from living through the same tragedy.

"Politicians who sit in their gilded House and Senate seats funded by the NRA telling us nothing could have been done to prevent this, we call B.S.," Gonzalez said at the rally on Saturday. "They say tougher guns laws do not decrease gun violence. We call B.S.... They say no laws could have prevented the hundreds of senseless tragedies that have occurred. We call B.S."

"They say that tougher gun laws do not decrease gun violence. We call BS!" Florida high school shooting survivor Emma Gonzalez calls on President Trump and lawmakers to tighten gun restrictions in impassioned speech at an anti-gun rally in Fort Lauderdale https://t.co/DgnqrrVs9x

— CNN (@CNN) February 17, 2018

Other Marjory Stoneman Douglas students called BS on pro-gun advocates' Twitter arguments that the issue "isn't about a gun it's about another lunatic." And dozens of students from another Florida high school held a rally to call for gun reform, telling Refinery29: "Our message is simple: We want to stop the gun violence."

But increased gun control in Florida won't come easily. Despite Florida Governor Rick Scott telling CNN "everything's on the table " when it comes to gun reform in the state, he wouldn't explicitly say he supports stricter gun control laws. Scott has an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association's (NRA) Political Victory Fund, which stated in 2014 that he's "signed more pro-gun bills into law in one term than any other governor in Florida history." It's not just Scott who has the NRA's support, either; congressional and presidential candidates from Florida received a total of $834,165 from the NRA’s Political Victory Fund in the 2016 election, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.

Currently, 18-year-olds can buy AR-15 rifles — originally designed for military use — without a waiting period in the state, while anyone seeking to buy a handgun must wait three days. Like most states, Florida also has “Stand Your Ground” laws that allow people to use deadly force to defend themselves against a perceived threat, as well as laws permitting people to carry concealed guns in public.

I was hiding in a closet for 2 hours. It was about guns. You weren't there, you don't know how it felt. Guns give these disgusting people the ability to kill other human beings. This IS about guns and this is about all the people who had their life abruptly ended because of guns. https://t.co/XnzhvuN1zd

— carly (@car_nove) February 15, 2018

Florida's pro-gun laws have strong public support, too. As The New York Times' Richard A. Oppel Jr. reports: "Nearly two million residents have permits to carry concealed weapons, far more than any other state."

Florida is less an anomaly than an apt representation of the problems activists fighting for gun control face nationwide. After a mass shooting at Orlando's Pulse nightclub in 2016 that killed 49 people and another at the Fort Lauderdale airport in 2017 that killed five, no substantial gun reform laws were passed. The same inaction has been seen in Congress: Lawmakers failed to pass restrictions on bump stocks (which outfit semi-automatic rifles to fire more like automatic rifles) after 58 people were fatally shot in Las Vegas.

Gonzalez, many of her classmates, and other gun control activists believe enough is enough. On March 14, students and teachers will stage a national school walkout organized by the Women's March to demand Congress take action. And on March 24, activists will take to the streets in Washington D.C. in a March For Our Lives rally demanding the same.

Establishing stricter gun control measures in the U.S. certainly won't be easy, but activists think it's about time students stop dying in their classrooms.

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Going into this awards season, all eyes have been on the 2018 Oscars to see how Hollywood's biggest night will address some serious challenges. And it looks like the Academy is taking these conversations to heart: they've announced their first round of award presenters, and it's already making history.

For starters, Daniela Vega will be the first openly transgender actress in history to present on the Oscar stage. She stars in the Chilean movie A Fantastic Woman, which is nominated for Best Foreign Film. It's a story about a woman who loses her life partner, and how, as Sesali Bowen wrote, "The consequences of her gender identity have made it very difficult to mourn this loss."

Next up are some of the biggest names in Black Hollywood, including last year's winner for Best Supporting Actor and Best Picture star, Mahershala Ali. Viola Davis, a legend in her own right, will also present an award, as will Chadwick Boseman, who is currently dazzling audiences in theaters as T'Challa in Black Panther. Tiffany Haddish, the breakout comedic star of 2017, is also set to present an Oscar after hosting the live nomination announcement telecast.

The list also includes a healthy amount of women, including some women who've spoken out about the #MeToo movement. Emma Stone and Laura Dern will make an appearance, and both have been vocal about how they support women through the Time's Up initiative.

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, Hollywood has been a catalyst for conversations around equality and is attempting to offer solutions with the Time's Up initiative and SAG-AFTRA's new sexual harassment guidelines. The #OscarsSoWhite hashtag also drew attention to the profound lack of diversity in the types of films and actors that the Academy honors, as well as its overwhelmingly white cast of presenters.

Other presenters include Jennifer Garner, Kumail Nanjiani, Greta Gerwig, and Tom Holland. The Oscars will air live on March 4.

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The Last Jedi 's diverse cast wasn't celebrated by everyone, but J.J. Abrams sees criticisms of the film as nothing more than veiled sexism. “Their problem isn’t Star Wars ," Abrams told IndieWire, "their problem is being threatened.”

With Daisy Ridley’s portrayal of Rey, Kelly Marie Tran playing Rose Tico, and Laura Dern as Vice-Admiral Holdo, women were front and center in the Star Wars sequel. And it wasn't just the presence of more women, either — female characters were depicted as leaders and heroes rather than damsels in distress.

While many women applauded the change, an alt-right group claimed responsibility for using bots to slash the movie's Rotten Tomatoes rating to just 48% (after the film was widely praised by film critics). The group's moderator told HuffPost: "I’m sick and tired of men being portrayed as idiots. There was a time we ruled society and I want to see that again."

Abrams, who's returning to write and direct Star Wars: Episode IX, told IndieWire the negative feedback wasn't about the quality of the film, but rather the prominent role it gave female characters.

“ Star Wars is a big galaxy, and you can sort of find almost anything you want to in Star Wars. If you are someone who feels threatened by women and needs to lash out against them, you can probably find an enemy in Star Wars,” Abrams said. “You can probably look at the first movie that George [Lucas] did and say that Leia was too outspoken, or she was too tough. Anyone who wants to find a problem with anything can find the problem. The internet seems to be made for that.”

The goal is never to divide or make people upset, but I do think the conversations that are happening were going to have to happen at some point if sw is going to grow, move forward and stay vital.

— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) December 21, 2017

The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson also addressed backlash to the film, writing on Twitter that the goal "is never to divide or make people upset." He said: "I do think the conversations that are happening were going to have to happen at some point if sw is going to grow, move forward and stay vital."

Abrams' assertion that Star Wars trolls feel threatened by powerful women on screen suggests Star Wars: Episode IX will continue to move the franchise forward.

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Welcome toMoney Diaries , where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennials how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we're tracking every last dollar.

Today: an artist's agent who makes $75,000 per year. This week, she spends some of her money on a Moleskine notebook.

Occupation: Artist's Agent
Industry: Advertising
Age: 30
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Salary: $75,000
Paycheck (Bi-weekly): $1,844.39

Monthly Expenses
Home Owners Association Fees: $400. (We split the full $800 evenly. My husband's parents bought our apartment with a trust, and we pay all costs associated with it.)
Student Loan: ~$300
Car Loan: ~$200
Parking Space: $200
ClassPass: $15 for one class per month. (I try to use the gym in my building more.)
Cable & Internet: $120
MetroCard: $121, reimbursed by work. (Ubers are also paid for by my job. I normally only take them for work.)
Donations: $50 for NYC Food Bank, $50 for Planned Parenthood, $50 for No Kid Hungry. Also about $20/month worth of $5 Starbucks gift cards to hand to homeless folks I see on my commute. (This allows them to not only buy food and drink, but as they're paying customers, they can use the restrooms and sit inside for an hour or two and get warm.)
Spotify: $9.99
Roth IRA: $250
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Work pays 100%.
Phone: Work pays 100% until end of January. (After that, I'll get a new plan with my same number.)
Pet Insurance: $30

Additional Expenses
Amazon Prime: $99/year
Dog Daycare: $500 every 15 visits
Physical Therapy: $150 per visit, and normally two visits per week. (This apparently will be reimbursed back to me 80% in a few months by my insurance.)

Day One

6 a.m. — Wake up; thanks, jet lag!

7:30 a.m. — I'm fighting a cold and decide to sleep until the last minute before I get up, make coffee, get ready for work, and head out. New York is so cold right now, but thankfully I missed the bulk of the snowstorm while I was away for Christmas.

9 a.m. — I had to get a new MetroCard so I arrive at work little later than usual. I eat breakfast (a yogurt I found in my fridge) for breakfast. We let friends and their kids stay in our apartment over the holidays, and they left a few groceries and goodies behind. I'm starting a new job at the end of the month, so most of the next two weeks will be focused on handing over assignments, consolidating my past productions and billings, and updating my contacts. I'm nervous and excited!

12 p.m. — My husband got me a great sweater from Everlane that is a little too short; he's returning it, and I'll getting a different sweater instead. We maintain mostly separate finances, though we do have a joint emergency and holiday checking card and aren't really concerned with who pays for what. It's all love!

1 p.m. — My boss and I grab ramen for lunch. We've been working together closely for a long time so leaving is hard; he puts lunch on his company card and we bring it back to eat in the office.

5 p.m. — I got a great year-end bonus and use some of it to pay off my credit card. I only have a little bit left from our trip because my card didn't incur a high foreign transaction fee. I pay it off and slightly marvel at my ability to do so, as this wasn't always the case. $700

8 p.m. — Home. I take the dog for a walk. My husband makes dinner every night, and we eat at home. I'm just not interested in cooking, but I love to clean up.

10 p.m. — In an immense amount of pain and slightly terrified of my PT appointment tomorrow morning. I take a bath in CBD salts my husband got me for Christmas, which definitely helps. Then it's off to bed with a book.

Daily Total: $700

Day Two

6:30 a.m. — Wake up, shower, coffee. I drink a full glass of water while getting ready and decide to order an UberPool to PT since it's so cold. It's very close to my office, so I can walk over after and expense the cost, and I'll have a chance to meditate beforehand. ($13.87 expensed)

9 a.m. — After an hour of very painful PT, I'm out. I had an abdominal surgery to get rid of cysts on my stomach and intestines several years ago. I also ended up getting pelvic inflammatory disease from a misplaced IUD a few years ago and have developed scar tissues all over my pelvic floor that requires internal physical therapy. I leave sore but in less acute pain. $150

9:15 a.m. — Quick treat at Starbucks, where I get a vanilla latte. I put $25 on my Starbucks mobile wallet so I don't blindly hand over my card and become more aware of my spending. $25

12:30 p.m. — My husband stops by my office and we grab lunch around the corner. I treat him to ramen and get myself a kale harvest salad. He's a freelancer and does a lot of the day-to-day errands when he's not working — paying for lunch is the least I can do. I update him on my PT appointment, and he says he'll make dinner in the Instant Pot my parents got him for Christmas. $24.75

2:45 p.m. — In an afternoon slump and browsing Amazon. I order a Moleskine notebook for my new job ($12), Benadryl ($8.82), treats for the pup ($14), new socks ($10), and dishwashing soap ($4). I'll have to buy a new laptop, so I'm trying to put myself on an austerity budget, and I refuse to look at any other websites, even though there are a couple of Ganni sweaters I have my eye on. $48.82

4 p.m. — Researching new artists, closing productions from my current job, and subtly letting people know I'm leaving. It bums me out a bit, but I snack on leftover cashew brittle we got in a gift basket from a client, along with a Pukka tea. They have the best flavors!

7:45 p.m. — Meeting our best friends for our weekly dinner - It's always fun, and we catch up on our holidays and eat way too much food. We go home around 9:30, and my husband kindly pays for our share. We take turns picking up each other's tab; it evens out in the end but it feels more special and like a date when we play "CAN YOU GUESS THE BILL?!" My hip is in a lot of pain from PT, so my husband helps me walk home with his arm around my waist.

9:45 p.m. — Home and in a bath with Epsom salts as directed by my physical therapist. I have peppermint tea and a piece of dark chocolate in bed, and chat with my husband before I take my sleeping pill. (I've had chronic insomnia since I was in a bad accident as a teenager. This is very low dose and doesn't give me that crazy pill hangover.)

Daily Total: $234.57

Day Three

7 a.m. — Wake up, make coffee, and toast one of the crumpets we brought back from England. I'm trying not to wash my hair every day and am experimenting with different dry shampoos and ways of parting my hair. It works for now. I'll probably pull my hair back at work.

8:45 a.m. — At the office and I start going through all the emails that no longer apply to me. Being in this weird dead space of having to be at the office but not being able to work on anything new is draining. I'm purposely going into my new job with as little information as possible on the inner-workings of the company, so that I can be fresh-faced on my first day and not worry about any preconceived ideas. Getting my contacts in order is the main thing on my to-do list, but it seems a little awkward to do in front of my coworkers. I eat a banana I brought from home and start plugging away at handover notes.

1 p.m. — Head out to stretch my legs and return something at the Apple store where I also start looking at new laptops. A salesman tries to sell me on an iPad Pro with a keyboard, and won't listen when I say I'd like a laptop. I ended up having to walk away mid-sentence and go look at laptops alone, making me feel like a jerk but also proud of myself for being more assertive. I wander over to my favorite Thai place and get tofu red curry with brown rice and veggies for lunch. $11

6 p.m. — Leave the office early today so I can take a Gyrotonic Pilates class in the East Village. It's aimed at stretching your back and hips while being really gentle to your body. My husband joins me as he has a back injury. This class is a really lovely way to wind down and do guided stretches that work in conjunction with my physical therapy; it's taught by a very graceful ballerina, which makes me feel like a graceful ballerina in turn.

8:30 p.m. — We eat cheesy polenta with red peppers, roasted veggies (sunchokes, peppers, sweet potatoes, broccoli, leeks, garlic, and carrots), and steak for dinner, and take the dog for a walk. I hand my husband a $10 bill for the groceries and so he'll have cash in his wallet tomorrow. $10

11:30 p.m. — Finally in bed after cleaning up the apartment. I pack lunch (leftovers from dinner) and get the pup's food ready for daycare tomorrow. I read the rest of my issue of The New Yorker. (My boss gave me a subscription for the holidays.)

Daily Total: $21

Day Four

6 a.m. — Jolt awake to the sound of my husband's alarm. We cuddle for a minute, and he gets ready while I lounge in bed. After he leaves for the day at 6:30, I take a shower and get ready for work, make coffee, and take the dog to daycare. I stop to get a bowl of oatmeal from a café and I'm in the office by 8:45. $4.50

10 a.m. — I make an appointment with the salon around the corner from my house. I want to look respectable in my new job, and as I normally wear sweatshirts and jeans, I think a new haircut will make me appear more put together. I also make an appointment with our accountant. My husband and I got married last spring, and since he is still on a visa and is freelancing, I'm unsure if it's best to file jointly or separately.

1 p.m. — I heat up my lunch; my office doesn't have a kitchenette or microwave, so I invested in a mini-crockpot. It doesn't cook anything but is like a small warming oven that is perfect for leftovers, veggies, soups, etc. I run out and grab a seltzer from the bodega down the block, texting my best friend on the way. He is one of the most incredible people I know; caring, talented, funny and inspiring. $1.29

4:30 p.m. — Meeting a client for coffee (I get peppermint tea) to tell him I'm leaving...The conversation goes nowhere productive, and I end up mentally exhausted. ($10 expensed)

7:15 p.m. — Home and in a weird, easily annoyed mood. My husband falls asleep with the pup and I take a bath in CBD salts while finishing my book. We walk to get food around 9 p.m. (I get veggie soup; he gets shrimp fried rice) and watch a few shows on Viceland while we eat. $24

8 p.m. — I hop on The Outnet and buy a new pair of black jeans. They're on sale and I have a code for 20% off. $85

10:45 p.m. — In bed, exhausted from being in pain and calming myself down from thinking about the new job. Am I ready to leave? Not really. Will I be good at this job? Probably. Do I know what I'm doing? Hell yes I do. Am I excited? A thousand percent.

Daily Total: $114.79

Day Five

8:30 a.m. — I buy myself a TGIF latte, and then talk to my boss to figure out what needs to happen during my last week. I put feelers out for freelancers who can lend a hand at my current office for a month or so while they search for a new full time team member. No one seems promising except for the folks who are too expensive. Oh well, at least I'm trying! $4.84

12:15 p.m. — I eat a yogurt with flax seed granola and chat with another client; she's incredibly happy for me with my new job. I've bonded with my clients, and to have her recognize and appreciate the amount of work I've put in means the world. Working in my field sometimes means you're the first one blamed and the last one thanked but this group is truly special, and I'll miss speaking with them daily.

1 p.m. — At an appointment with a specialist on pelvic floor dysfunctions. It's an appointment I made almost six months ago with a doctor billed as the best in the country and boy, is she. There was a moment during the exam when I passed out from the pain and broke out into cold sweats, but I left with happy tears in my eyes from pure elation. She broke everything out in plain English and was the first doctor I've gone to that has made me feel relieved and hopeful about getting better. She was encouraging and impressed that I had already begun physical therapy, was livid that my old OB-GYN wouldn't listen and kept telling me I needed to keep my IUD in and to get used to it. I've never looked forward to a follow-up appointment so much. $40

2:30 p.m. — I walk back while chatting with my mom; she's just retired after a very successful career but thinks that my new job is going to create too much stress for me. I politely tell her that it's not the stress of the job that is killing me, it's being in constant pain for the past year, having to wait six months to see a specialist, and finding out that insurance doesn't cover basic things like a topical estrogen/pain ointment. I stop and get fresh summer rolls and prepare myself for my prescription that will cost $400 for a two-ounce tube I'll be picking up on Monday. $8.07

6:30 p.m. — The afternoon passed without much fuss, and my colleague and I decide to get a drink nearby. I was supposed to be doing Dry January with my husband, but with all these changes happening lately (and never one to drink often anyways), I decided to make it Dry Feb instead. We each get a cocktail, split a plate of fries, and chat for an hour or so. I'm really going to miss working with her. Hopefully, we'll see each other socially more! $21

8:30 p.m. — Home, chitchatting with the fam and can't decide on food. In the end, we end up smoking some weed, walking to get a pizza in the rain with the dog, and having a huge giggle fest the whole way. We end up watching silly TV, and I get over-full from pizza and a kale salad and fall into bed around 11 p.m. I read the news on my iPad, flip through The New Yorker, and play Words with Friends until I drift off. $25

Daily Total: $98.91

Day Six

9:30 a.m. — Awake tidying up the house, and I find out we have no milk for coffee. My husband wakes up, and we snuggle the dog, who would sleep tucked in his cozy cave until noon if we let him. We bundle up, take the dog out, get a coffee ($5, including tip), share a mini-bagel ($1.91) and make my husband an appointment for a haircut. We stop at a cute neighborhood clothing shop to check out their end-of-season sale, but I don't see anything screaming my name so we leave, wallets intact. $6.91

1 p.m. — Walk a couple of blocks to my hair appointment. I love my haircut (lots of layers that magically make it feel wavy) and the products she uses so much that I buy them ($105 for the cut, $78 for the product, $20 for tip, directly to the stylist on Venmo). On my way home, I stop at the bodega to get milk, seltzer, and a lemon ($8). I have SodaStream but I've forgotten to replace the gas canister for the past three months. $211

3 p.m. — Change the bedding and then gather up our tax and green card documents. We have an appointment with an accountant on Monday, and I don't like not being prepared. I spend the afternoon doing agency and contact research, making notes in my new Moleskine, and looking at the new agency website.

8 p.m. — My husband and I meet our good friends for dinner; we end up sharing a bunch of plates at a cute (also LOUD) restaurant further out in Brooklyn. We walked from our house and are completely frozen when we arrive. They just came back from Cambodia and brought us back amazing gifts. I'm so excited to put up the hammock they gave us this summer. The food was delicious (octopus, ceviche, roasted cauliflower, and more) but catching up was the best. We split evenly; my husband and I put it on our joint card. It's a late one, and we end up sharing their cab part of the way home. I don't have any cash to contribute to the ride but we'll get the next one! $120

Daily Total: $337.91

Day Seven

9 a.m. — Wake up after a fitful night of sleep. I took my normal sleeping tablet but I was up every few hours in pain; it seems like all I do is complain about it, but it's so intense that it's honestly consuming me. Our best friends ask if we'd like to have brunch at noon so we get ready, take the dog for a walk and run him in the park, drop him off, and head over to a restaurant we've never been to. It turns out to be delicious; I get almond toast with a latte and share the salad that comes with my husband's burger. My husband ran an errand for me, and I didn't pay him back yet, so this is my treat. $51

2 p.m. — Home and tidying up. Sorting out clothes to give away to our friend who does a lot of homeless outreach. I bought myself a new parka for the holidays and make sure my old one is in good shape and clean to give away. I noticed doing this diary that I tidy up a lot; I guess that is just what happens when you have a big dog who loves to play in the dirt and throw his toys everywhere living in an NYC apartment.

3 p.m. — We booked a cleaner from Handy to tackle the hardcore cleaning. We don't normally do this, but the guests that stayed in our apartment over New Years have two little kids that left the floor really sticky... The cleaner is the nicest guy. The apartment looks cleaner than I've seen it in years and I'm so pleased with the result. The guests gave us $100 for a cleaner, and I pay him $20 for tip. $20

4:30 p.m. — While the cleaner is around, we take the dog out to run errands but nowhere has anything we need, so we stop at Whole Foods. Yes, we have the dog with us. We've never done it before, but everyone was surprisingly cool with it. He is registered as an emotional-support dog, is wearing a coat, and stays in a heel by my husband's side the whole time. We decided to make a ragout in the Instant Pot, watch a movie, and have a cozy day. We buy meat, veggies, and pasta for it, along with other pantry staples and vitamins for the upcoming week ($36). Our friends come over around 7 with a bottle of wine for the sauce, and our dogs play in the middle of the floor while we chat and decide which movie to watch. My father bought my husband a ridiculously big TV with surround sound for our living room. We go with Baby Driver ($5.99), and it is excellent. $41.99

1 a.m. — Our friends leave and my husband takes the pup out while I clean up from dinner. Tomorrow's Monday, but it's a holiday so I can afford to stay up later than normal. Thank god for a lay-in.

Daily Total: $112.99

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Lorde may have just turned 21, but like many of us, she's still dealing with acne past her teen years. Adult acne is incredibly common, and while there's a myriad of potential treatment options, the fact is, those treatments may not work for everyone. By the time you're an adult, you've had ample time to try lots of different solutions to keep your acne at bay — and have dealt with lots of people telling you how to cure your acne. And Lorde is understandably so tired of the peanut gallery giving her skincare tips.

"For the real though, acne sucks," she says in an Instagram Stories video after she shared a photo of herself using an acne LED light therapy device. In the next video, Lorde explains that she's had acne for "years and years" but that she encounters people who say things like "you know what worked for me? Moisturizing!" As if Lorde has never considered moisturizing her skin.

She then goes on to describe the litany of annoyingly unsolicited skin care tips that she's been given over the years. "Make a mask out of honey, Greek yogurt, and avocado!" "All you need to do is buy an apricot scrub!" "Coconut oil. The secret is coconut oil!" Lorde ends by rolling her eyes at the suggestion that her acne is caused by a lack of hygiene (hint: it isn't). "And the very worst one, of course, is when people think you just dirty," she says. "'Do you wash your face?' It's like 'yes! I wash my face, I'm just genetically cursed!'"

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Did the Duchess of Cambridge miss the memo? Not exactly — we're sure she was aware of the unofficial dress code. As a royal, however, Middleton's presence and clothing always makes a statement on behalf of Kensington Palace, unfairly or not. By wearing black, Middleton would have taken a political position for the royal family, and the royals fiercely avoid making such statements when they can. It's not necessarily that the royal family disagrees with Time's Up, they're just unable to discuss per royal protocol. THR calls Middleton's position a "lose-lose" situation; essentially, she's damned if she does, damned if she doesn't.

Still, is that a black sash we spy around her waist? That sash isn't just a sash when it is worn by the future Queen of England, as every detail of her appearance is calculated down to the last curl in her hair. That sash is clearly a nod to Time's Up, even if she was unable to fully commit to the look. Vanity Fair lauds Middleton's fashion choice, writing that she "managed not to stand out against all of the other black gowns on the carpet, stayed within the royal protocol, and still made a statement for anyone looking for it." We agree — being an apolitical Duchess isn't easy, but Middleton's wink at fighting the power speaks loud and clear.

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Stars gathered at London's Royal Albert Hall on Sunday evening to celebrate one of the highlights of the film and television calendar, the BAFTAs (British Academy of Film & Television Arts).

With #TimesUp and #MeToo revealing the entertainment industry's dark underbelly, it's impossible for award shows today to not be colored by political messages. Several of the nominated and most talked-about films this year have pushed against Hollywood stereotypes – Call Me By Your Name, Get Out – and political action took place on the red carpet, as well as during the ceremony. Activist group Sisters Uncut stormed the event wearing 'Time's Up Theresa' T-shirts, highlighting the prime minister's upcoming Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill, which will criminalize survivors while distracting from devastating cuts to domestic violence services worldwide.

As accusations and truths continue to emerge about abuse, sexual assault, and professional misconduct, actors and actresses again donned black in solidarity with those who have come forward. A tweet from the Time's Up campaign group last night read: "We wear black to say #TIMESUP on workplace harassment, abuse and inequality. We wear black to stand in solidarity with women of all industries, from the #BAFTAS & beyond, the message remains the same: we stand for safety and equity in the workplace #TIMESUP #WHYWEWEARBLACK."

Despite Frances McDormand, winner of Leading Actress for her performance in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, not wearing black, she said to the audience, "I stand in full solidarity with my sisters," and Kate Middleton wore a dark green dress and black ribbon, but as the royal family rarely show political allegiances, this comes as no surprise.

Ahead, we've rounded up the best looks at last night's BAFTAs, from shimmering silhouettes to floor-sweeping gowns.

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Every dress tells a story, but in the case of Namibia’s Herero dress, it’s a 100-year-old tale of genocide, oppression, resilience, and — hopefully — redemption. In the early 20th century, 80% of the Herero was killed in a genocide. German colonizers retaliated against a Herero uprising, and used torture and extermination tactics that were later employed by the Nazis. Women adopted the full-bodied Victorian dress from their oppressors, but after the war remade it with symbols unique to their tribe. For people whose land, lives, wealth, and sense of identity was stripped from them, the Ohorokova was a way of taking back their agency and redefining their group in the aftermath of atrocity.

Though it’s evolved in the past century, much of the ensemble’s main features have endured: floor-sweeping hemlines, long sleeves, petticoats (which can total up to 24 meters of fabric), and signatures like bold, waxed prints, fringed capes, and a horned hat that honors the Herero’s cow herding roots. While the dress was once worn every day, the Ohorokova is now mainly worn for weddings and funerals. But unlike the floral wrap-dresses we call when we have a special event, each Herero dress and hat is custom-made and typically only worn once. In this way, Herero gatherings are as much fashion shows as they are family get-togethers.

But as the Namibian fashion industry blossoms, the Herero people must modernize their traditional attire in order to keep it a part of their local fashion canon. For some, this need for change sparks controversy. And yet, this effort has also given way to a new wave of young Herero designers, models, and activists who work to keep their heritage alive — even if that means scandalizing certain purists with sheer skirts, detachable sleeves, and sequin bodices. Can a change in hemline help draw attention to the need for restitution, rehabilitation, and even reparations? In Namibia, we find out what it takes to bring a dress born from a dark past into a vibrant future.

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