Opening up a little tab and finding a chocolate to eat, a promise that you are one day closer to Christmas—it was the way to spread anticipation and joy during December. Enough people loved their candy advent calendars that companies began to capitalize on this and reinvent the advent. Today, you can get a calendarContinue reading "During the Holidays: The Perfect Advent Calendar for the Stressed and Overwhelmed"
One Year After My “Quarter-Life Crisis”
Okay, clearly it's a little more than a year, so, for my pedants, we can secretly call this "15 Months After My 'Quarter-Life Crisis.'" For my readers, my apologies on the thinning of content. The past three months have contained anything from adopting a rescue dog to getting engaged. When I'm posting less content, justContinue reading "One Year After My “Quarter-Life Crisis”"
My First Solo Road Trip
Road trips sound like the epitome of friendship activities. Since middle school, I've dreamed of going on a road trip with friends. As a teenager, any time I traveled on the road it was for soccer. As an adult, I've had a few opportunities to travel with friends but have declined them for financial reasons.Continue reading "My First Solo Road Trip"
Insecure & THRIVING
I was confident. It's hard to describe exactly what it felt like. Science works against me on this one: my brain remembers the confidence much less vividly once it's gone. But I do remember how much easier joy came to me. Through my adulthood, I've been carving through the black walls of self-doubt to reachContinue reading "Insecure & THRIVING"
That One Thought You Can’t Get Rid of
It doesn't seem to go away, does it? That one thought that keeps coming back to you. Haunting you. You've done all you can to get rid of it, but like a ghost in a horror film, it stalks you everywhere you go. You might have tried positivity as a way to abolish it. YouContinue reading "That One Thought You Can’t Get Rid of"
All Because I Liked a Boy
Sabrina Carpenter wrote a song "Because I Liked a Boy." It inspired me to share what happened when I fell for many boys. If I could go back and redo any section of my life, it would be the romance section. The romance genre in my life ... sucks. I mean, don't get me wrong.Continue reading "All Because I Liked a Boy"
I’m Publishing My First Book!
On a night four years ago, I went on a date. If the cold hadn't forced all the leaves off the trees, the manic wind made sure the job was done. On this night I would take the first step in achieving one of my largest goals—I just didn't realize it. During this date, weContinue reading "I’m Publishing My First Book!"
Saying Sorry to Someone You Can’t Speak to
A friend. A family member. A stranger. As human beings, we make mistakes. Life would be easier if those mistakes only hurt us and us alone, but unfortunately it's not uncommon to make a mistake that hurts others too. Some might want to deflect their responsibility (e.g., "Well, it's actually your fault and I haveContinue reading "Saying Sorry to Someone You Can’t Speak to"
How My Pets Saved My Life
More than ten years after losing all of my pets, I now have a puppy. A corgi. She came with an insane ability to jump on beds nearly three times her height, a wild taste for shoe laces and electrical cords, and a face full of innocence and naivety. Because I adopted her after aContinue reading "How My Pets Saved My Life"
Self-Care Sucks (Sometimes)
Treat yo’ self. Massages, sweet goodies, new clothes, a night out, meditation. All of these stress relievers fall under the umbrella of self-care. Frequently, when people think of self-care, they think about the delights previously mentioned. Maybe that's because of the legendary Parks and Recreation "Treat Yo Self" episode (season 4 episode 4—go watch itContinue reading "Self-Care Sucks (Sometimes)"
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