I’m not typically one for New Year’s resolutions. I think they’re a bit hustle culture-esque and contradictory to my desire to be more mindful and present. And to be honest, the idea of envisioning goals society will even deem “worthy” of chasing for an entire year is kind of exhausting. But this year I felt…
Tag: life
Why I Stopped Using My Apple Watch
About 8 months ago, I strapped my Apple Watch back on my wrist, resolved to add an extra layer of commitment to my fitness journey. I’d already been committed to fitness for years. I’ve oscillated between 3-4 workout weeks to 6-7, depending on my goals, for at least 5 years. I say this because I…
Untying from the Dock
Have you ever felt like your life goes a little stale– you know, things just feel routine or stagnant, and you’re craving an adventure? Same. Maybe it’s the idealistic dreamer inside me, or maybe my subtly rebellious attitude towards life’s restrictions, but I don’t believe life is meant to be ordinary. I don’t think we’re…
The Illusion of Destinations
When I was 19 years old, I started to understand the pressures of the world—the pressure to start figuring things out as an autonomous adult, and the pressure to make decisions that could seemingly alter the trajectory of my entire life. Dramatic, I know. But society loves to promote this idea that we have to…
Living Fearlessly and Unapologetically
This post took nearly three months to create, pieced together slowly from various inspirations and nuggets of wisdom that have intersected in my life. My initial writing was galvanized by an extraordinarily talented writer, and personal friend, Kasey Altman. She wrote a blog post on the topic of identity (read here… seriously. Do it.). I…
Where I’ve Been and Where I’m Going
It’s been a long year-and-a-half since I last took to the keyboard to blog. Sure, hobbies fall by the wayside when life gets busy– and a busy year it was indeed; I completed an awesome internship, started my last year of college, graduated college, traveled to a bunch of cool places and of course…
“Anyone Can Write a Blog”
Somebody once told me, “anyone can write a blog.” …Ouch! Okay, let me digress a bit from taking this comment too personally. Yes, indeed, anyone can write a blog. And, to be fair to the owner of this seemingly spiteful comment, I’m hoping it wasn’t directed out of malice or insult. Perhaps it was a…
You’re Doing Just Fine, Darling
I started writing this blog almost a year ago. It was the end of my freshman year of college and I wanted a place to express my thoughts and opinions on an assortment of topics. As most of you reading this know- I have a lot to say. And most of the time, I don’t…
Seasonal Solitude
As I sit here writing this, I happily grasp my warm cup of cocoa, fuzzy socks on my feet, glasses on my face, John Mayer’s soothing voice serenading through my computer speakers, securing a heart full of joy. I personally can’t think of a better conclusion to an incredibly stressful week. The air is crisp…
Let’s Live
“I don’t just want to exist; I want to live.” These are the words that a friend of mine expressed over a quick lunch we grabbed the other day. I’ve held onto these words with a peculiar resonation, almost as if trying to make them the emblem of how I approach my future. The statement…
Thank You
I turned twenty a couple weeks ago (wow, I’m no longer a teenager! WHAT!?) and I must say, it was the most special birthday I have ever had. From long notes and cards, to amazing and thoughtful gifts, packages from friends who live far away, and best of all, just spending time with people that truly…
Behind the Name
I have wanted to start a blog for a few years now. I have always loved the idea of engaging in a community and outlet where I can share my own ideas and opinions and read about the ideas and opinions of others around me. I have always loved journal writing, and writing in general….
She Needed Wide Open Spaces 