I eat relatively healthy for the most part, but my meals tend to lean heavily on starch, usually potatoes or rice. They’re my comfort, my go-to, and honestly, I love them. Still, I found myself wanting more variety, especially in leafy greens. That’s when I came across a Korean influencer […]
I Left for a Weekend and Came Back Quieter: What Solo Travel Taught Me
I recently came back from a solo trip I took for my birthday. It’s a small tradition I’ve started for myself—trying one new thing each year instead of making a list of resolutions. Something off the bucket list. Something that breaks up the quieter, more routine parts of the year. […]
Signing Up for Disappointment: Why I Stopped Accepting Low-Effort Dating
There’s a common idea that you have to teach people how to treat you. In some cases, that’s true, but in most situations you really don’t. People treat you how they want. It’s up to you to decide if you want to accept it. When it comes to dating, I […]
I, Medusa Review: The Girl Before the Monster
I have Medusa tattooed on my thigh, partly because of my love for mythology, but also because of her story. Her resilience and reclamation of her life and body have become pillars in how I move through the world. To me, her story signifies that you can still become strong […]
A Soft Life Guide for When Everything Feels Heavy
When the day turns grey and life feels like too much, you still have to show up. I always think about something Lady Gaga once shared about her early career. After being dropped by her record label, she went to her grandmother devastated. Her grandmother told her, “I’ll let you […]
Life in the Grey: When Everything Is Fine but Nothing Feels Full
There are times in life when it just doesn’t feel alive. The days blend into the next, and while the sun is still out, it’s behind clouds. So nothing is wrong, but nothing is right. That’s how I feel right now. I’m not sad, I’m not happy, I feel like […]
Soft Doesn’t Mean Weak: Living Life With a Sensitive Heart
The other day I had a breakdown while I was out. One of those dramatic, I don’t know why I feel the urge to cry but I do moments. I was able to rush to my car and play music while I broke down in peace. I still couldn’t tell […]
Year of Me: Choosing Life on My Own Terms
It has recently come to my attention that my life has potential. Not in the you can do anything kind of way. We all have potential. But in the way that I can do whatever I want, yet I’m doing nothing. I want to do things and try things, yet […]
The Sacred Return: Coming Back To Yourself Without Burning Everything Down
Your 30s are a different kind of awakening.It’s not loud like your late 20s or as frustrating as your teens. There are no fireworks, no dramatic rebirth—you just slowly start to see things differently. It’s a slow burn, arriving quietly. First, your body feels off. You realize you’ve been performing, […]
Dating in Your Self-Love Era: A Guide to Protecting Your Energy and Heart
You’re not just looking for love — you’re cultivating it within yourself first. When you date from a place of self-love, you set standards, boundaries, and instincts that protect your heart. Here’s how to navigate dating in your self-love era. 1. Trust Your Observations You don’t have to guess. Watch […]