When things break, I am not always quick to fix them. I’m not speaking in metaphors here — I really do mean things. I have […]
The Gap
I hear this quote all the time, but I still remember the first time I read it on Tumblr when I was a freshman in […]
The Last Day of the Decade
Ten years ago, I was a senior in high school, about to enter my last semester. I hadn’t chosen what college I was going to […]
In Conclusion: The Word of 2019 CREATE
Exactly a year ago today I made my first post of this blog announcing my word for 2019: Create. I remember sitting on it for […]
Vision Board Party
My friend Jenna, who runs Mental Wealth & Wellness, hosted a virtual Vision Board making party this morning in preparation for 2020. I’ve made vision […]
My Recipe for Self-Reflection
Clean the goddamn apartment. Wipe down the bathrooms. Sweep the floors. Do all the laundry. Including the bedsheets. Do it right away after waking up. […]
25 December
Card games — rummy & cribbage Burgandy meatballs Japenese romcoms Movie theaters — one, two, three Walks & runs on the trail Two big cats […]
Happy Christmas Eve
First, I feel so blessed that my mom is visiting me in Austin for Christmas. I spent two Christmases alone a couple of years ago […]
Meet People Where They Are
I made a mistake today. I think it’s a pretty common one that I’ve had done to me and perpetuated in return so I wanted […]
A Little Holiday Nostalgia
Like many people, I have a host of nostalgic holiday movie-watching memories. We did most of the classics growing up with Rudolf being the most […]