Change the Prophecy
/My heart is shadowed tonight with what-could-have-beens.
Read MoreMy heart is shadowed tonight with what-could-have-beens.
Read MoreLooking back on my time living in Britain, I realize that while it came with its fair share of quirks and challenges, I miss every bit of that endearing weirdness more than I ever expected.
Read MoreIt’s the question that sneaks up on you while you’re scrolling through Zillow at midnight, sipping your oat milk latte, or finally sitting down after a long day of meetings (a mix of Zooms and IRL ones because, apparently, hybrid work is the best of both worlds). For those of us who are doing all the things—getting promotions, finding the right partner, adopting rescue dogs instead of having kids—it’s the same question that stares back at us in those rare, quiet moments: What do we do now?
Read MoreThis isn’t my first rodeo.
Read MoreA few years ago, I realized I had a little habit. Okay, fine. A big habit. I was constantly shopping. Buying cute things that caught my eye, only to have them sit unworn in my closet, silently judging me. I’d swing between impulse purchases and aesthetic aspirations, always hoping the next item would be the missing piece that made me feel put-together. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
Read MoreI was upset at work again today. Not because of work—I love my job—but because the reason isn't important to this post anyway.
Read MoreI don’t know how else to say this, so I’ll just come right out with it.
I was very uncomfortable in my own skin.
Read MoreSo, yesterday I took a digital sledgehammer to my blog archives.
Read MoreOh, New England. The land of icy roads and even icier social scenes. I swore I’d never return after college, when my Midwestern self was met with a chilly reception colder than a Nor’easter. Back then, I was bombarded with snide comments about my home state — flyover state jokes, condescending remarks about my friendliness, and the general air of superiority. Apparently, being nice was a crime, and the Midwest was a punchline.
Read MoreI'm just another Millennial taking on life one cup of coffee at a time. My blog Espresso Myself is a place for me to be me, for myself, and for everyone else. Write on!
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