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 […]
A Call From The Dark Past
Staring down at my phone, I was dumbfounded. Why was he calling me? My hands trembled as I watched the screen vibrate, Damien’s name and picture glaring back at me. It had been years since I told him never to contact me again. I changed everything—my address, my life, my […]
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 […]
What My Year Of Celibacy Showed Me
In my younger days, I was all about instant gratification. I chased the story, the adrenaline rush, and the thrill of attending as many parties as I could. I thought I was living my best life, and to a certain extent, I was. I loved it. But I was also […]