Staring at my living room after coming home, I first notice my disheveled couch, blankets tossed everywhere, and a bit of fur courtesy of my furry companion. I couldn’t be bothered to clean; I had too much on my mind and my plate, and it’s now spilling over into my […]
Author: kimberlyraej
Cozy Ways to Transition to Fall: Your Guide to Embracing the Season
As the warm summer months come to an end and the crispness of fall settles in, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home and routine with cozy touches that celebrate the changing season. Whether you’re looking to create a snug haven indoors or update your wardrobe for fall, I’ve […]
4 of the Best pieces of Advice I Ever Received
I logged into Facebook as part of my daily scrolling, and a memory popped up: “‘I love you’ has 8 letters, so does bullshit.” I couldn’t help but cringe at my attempt to be edgy. I’m sure I picked that up from some random Tumblr post and thought it was […]
Vintessa Unfiltered: Escaping Reality with a Feel-Good Romcom
Photo From Variety Magazine Welcome to a new segment on the blog called Vintessa Unfiltered—a space where I share whatever’s on my mind at the moment. Today, my Aunt Flo decided to visit, and it threw me into a bit of a tailspin. I usually try to keep my mood […]
11 things I’ve Learned During My Healing Arc
For the past four years, I’ve been on a journey of self-improvement. From breaking bad habits to facing my inner darkness, it’s been an intense experience—one I hope I won’t need to revisit. Today, I can confidently say I’m in a good place, both with myself and the world around […]
Simple Steps to Romanticize Your Life
In my journey, I’ve faced many hardships and heartaches. But recently, I made a conscious decision to transform my life. I woke up one day and said, “No thank you” to sadness and upset. Instead, I wanted my life to be filled with beauty, love, laughter, and romance. I decided […]
I Stopped Therapy and Might Not Go Back
I closed the Zoom app and stared at the screen, just after finishing my latest therapy session. Over the past two years, my attendance had been sporadic. The last time my therapist saw me, I was crying into a bottle of whiskey, questioning why my life felt so terrible. Maybe […]
Book Review: Happy People Are Annoying by Josh Peck
I was never a huge fan of Drake and Josh. It was funny, but I think I was starting to age out of Nickelodeon when it came out. I remember watching it occasionally, finding it entertaining but not quite “cool” enough for my 12-year-old self. I also recall hearing about […]
Books I’m reading to close out the summer
Reading has become one of my favorite pastimes again. When I was younger, I was always immersed in a book. But as I got older, life got busier, and I often found myself choosing to relax with a show or a movie instead of picking up a book. To find […]
Healing In Unexpected Places
After Erin and I left the taco place, my head was still spinning. I didn’t know how I wanted to handle the situation. It all seemed legit. I didn’t want anything serious anyway, so why not try something new? Maybe even a little taboo? I decided to give it a […]