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 reachContinueContinue reading “Insecure & THRIVING”
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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, weContinueContinue 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 haveContinueContinue 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 aContinueContinue 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 itContinueContinue reading “Self-Care Sucks (Sometimes)”
Do It for the (N)one
When I told others about my blog and YouTube videos, I liked to mention that I didn’t plan on becoming popular. All I cared about was that I could help at least one person. Kind of a cliché goal, but whatever. It reminded me of the impact I could make. It made me feel okayContinueContinue reading “Do It for the (N)one”
The British Boy Who Broke My Heart
As an eighteen-year-old, I didn’t know a lot about love, but I thought I did. When I moved into my college dorm room, my mom and my boyfriend helped me. He was the second boyfriend I ever had, and like with the first one, I saw us getting married one day. We had both saidContinueContinue reading “The British Boy Who Broke My Heart”
Quarter-Life Crisis
Ever hurt someone? Yes. The answer is yes. Ever done something wrong? Yes. The answer is yes. Ever done something right, but it still ended up hurting someone? Yes. The answer is yes. It would surprise me to hear that someone went throughout their entire life without hurting another human being. Living cannot happen withoutContinueContinue reading “Quarter-Life Crisis”
Having vs. Being Our Emotions
Oh, Americans, Canadians, British peeps, English speakers everywhere . . . what have we done? There’s a problem. Maybe it’s leaked its way into other languages—you’ll have to excuse my lack of knowledge. However, from the few languages I have studied, I’ve noticed there’s an error in English that may have negative effects upon ourContinueContinue reading “Having vs. Being Our Emotions”
I Ate Four Slices of Pizza
As you read this post, I encourage you not to focus on any quantities mentioned, but focus on the message given. If the mention of the above food quantities may prohibit your ability to receive the message, please do not read this article. I remember one time I went to an event and they gaveContinueContinue reading “I Ate Four Slices of Pizza”
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