Dating can be stressful, but every now and then, it gets so bad that it’s almost good—especially when you get a story out of it. One of my biggest character flaws? I date for the plot. If you seem like a good time, I’ll almost always swipe right. It’s something […]
The Becoming
Finding Myself: My Journey to Bohemianism
I remember when I was younger, I would watch the older high schoolers all dressed up so fashionably at school, thinking, When I get older, I’ll find my look and be so fabulous! That’s a typical freshman mindset. And when I got to their age, I dressed up, headed to school […]
Unplugging from My Phone for 2.5 Days: What I Learned
Like most people, my phone is practically glued to my hand. I scroll constantly—unless I’m walking my dog, my phone is always within reach. This wasn’t always the case. A few months ago, I barely touched it, often misplacing it around my apartment. But lately, it’s felt like a lifeline. […]
Letting Go, Wanting More, and Realizing You Deserve Better
The realization that you’ve been giving yourself the absolute bare minimum is a hard one. You get so caught up in your day-to-day life that it’s easy to believe you’re fine, that everything is good, and that you’re happy. It’s not until you take a step back that you realize—maybe […]
Overcoming Depression and Embracing Self-Love: My Journey
When I was diagnosed with depression and a slew of other mental disorders, it was honestly exhausting. Doctors had me rehashing my life, trying to figure out what was wrong with me and why I am the way I am. I started to believe that something was inherently wrong with […]
A Blank Page, A Fresh Start: My Story Continues
The morning after our fight, I sat on the balcony, wrapped in my favorite blanket, cradling a cup of coffee that had already gone cold. The squirrels were busy, rustling through the dead leaves on the ground below, their chatter filling the crisp air. My mind, however, was quieter than […]
How Anger Became My Greatest Teacher
We tend to have the misconception that anger is a bad emotion—something we need to control and repress to find peace. In actuality, anger is the umbrella that covers many emotions. Sometimes anger manifests when we are sad, uncomfortable, feeling helpless, embarrassed, or dealing with something else entirely. The key […]
From Walls to Welcome: Letting Him Into My Home
When I enter a relationship—any relationship, for that matter—I categorize people. Either they’re just for fun and will last three months or less, they’re potential for a real, long-term connection, or they’re simply filling a spot and keeping me occupied when I have nothing else going on. I know that […]
The Art Of Not Caring About What Others Think and How To Start Living Authentically
Growing up, I heard a lot of, “What would ___ think?” or “You don’t want people thinking you’re ___.” It was like these invisible judges were constantly watching my every move. So, naturally, I became obsessed with what others thought about me. I tried to blend in, not make waves, […]
Book Recommendations for Creativity, Tranquil Living, and Self-Love
Books have always been a sanctuary for me—a place where I can escape, reflect, and be inspired. In my journey toward a more tranquil and self-loving life, I’ve turned to books that speak to creativity, mindfulness, and embracing the self. I’ve made a conscious effort to read works by Black […]