We are living in unprecedented times. At least for those of us trying to navigate this nauseatingly complicated travesty that is the modern dating culture. The noncommittal guys, the “rules for communication,” the necessity for seeming like you don’t care, the casual approach, the ‘swipe right’ mindset of romantic relationships. But for me, there’s a whole ‘nother layer to navigating thisContinue reading 10 Truths for Navigating the Modern Dating Culture as a Christian
*sigh* It was an…interesting weekend. I always find myself on Sunday night, staring at a blank computer screen wondering, “Okay, God. What the H am I supposed to write.” Tonight…I know exactly what I’m supposed to say. Back at the beginning of this month, I published the post, Honesty Hour. And first of all, IContinue reading Thank You, Captain Obvious
I had a haircut today. And sitting in that chair, as my hair dresser exclaims, “You’ve got so much hair!” I remember the long journey that has brought me here. You see, during my anorexia, my hair fell out. I mean, literally all of it. Not just like, “Oh my hair’s thinning!” No. We’re talking…I lost about 90%Continue reading *What I Learned From Losing My Hair
Are you sitting down? Because I’ve got some news. OK, maybe I’m building it up a little much. #guilty But guys, The SAT’s are changing. I know. High school me is legit wigging out on the inside. The essay — optional. Calculators — banned for parts of it. Vocabulary — less obscure and more “workplace-oriented”…whatever thatContinue reading The “Prove Yourself” Society
So if you didn’t know, the music festival, Coachella, was this weekend. I mean. Honestly, if I see another picture of a celebrity wearing a crochet croptop, ripped acid wash jean shorts, and a flower crown while frolicking barefoot in Southern California, I might vom. It’s Coachella. You’re an ironic “millennial flower child.” We get it. OK OK.Continue reading Coachella Culture
I have something exciting to share with you guys:) I was recently interviewed by Jacob over on the blog, Lone Star Inspirations. And yesterday he posted the interview! So if you want to read a little more about Yours Truly, head on over there! And thanks, Jake, for wanting to interview me! So. I’m aContinue reading Identity
You know what I love doing? Looking back at old pictures from middle school/early high school. I mean, the fashions, the hair styles, the flip phones, the boys I had crushes on. It is just a blast from the past. And let’s be real, it wasn’t thaaat long ago. But given every twist and turn my lifeContinue reading 10 Things I’d Say to 15-Year-Old Me
Well here we are. April. We’ve officially made it through the doldrums of winter and are on the brink of spring. April in NYC is the rainy season. I mean, it is nothing glamorous. Gray, overcast and drizzly skies; murky puddles of sludge, and temperatures that can range from 70 degrees one day, to 35 the next.Continue reading April Showers
So Beyonce did a thing. Yes, The Queen Bey unexpectedly dropped a video on us a couple days ago. But no, not for a song. Or a movie, or a music video. It was for an “athleisure” clothing line. Because, as you know, everybody and their brother is creating one. And, in true Beyonce fashion, sheContinue reading Dear Beyoncé,
I’m going to be honest with y’all. I’ve been feeling really restless in my heart recently. No, it’s not because we’re heading into the Final Four and my bracket is malarky. Not because I’m anxiously awaiting the new Backstreet Boys/NSYNC/98 Degrees movie that’s set to come out soon. ((Be still my preteen heart)) Not because the presidentialContinue reading Honesty Hour
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