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Hey Neighbor, Can I Borrow a Cup o’ Sugar?
One of the biggest things that have been missing from my life since we moved to the U.S. is the sense of community that comes from greeting neighbors. It’s something that’s lacking in…
October 13
October 13, 2013 was going to be my wedding day. But you all know how that went. In my search for closure, acceptance, and strength, October 13, 2013 became an animal of its…
Why I Stopped Looking for My Tribe
I have always had a hard time belonging. Always. There are days I don’t feel like I even belong in my own skin, but that’s a different kind of battle I fight every…
Brain on Fire, Gone Girl, Dark Places
I’ve had fierce writer’s block the past few months, but instead of writing about that, I’m going to write about the books I’ve been reading. First of all, if you’ve read Gone Girl, hated…
My Issue with the Date Rape Detecting Nail Polish
When I first read about the nail polish that the NC State students are developing to help detect date rape drugs, my initial thought wasn’t “Oh, this is great!” No – while the intention…
On Turning 29
A year ago, on my birthday, I was alone. My birthday was on a Monday and I was hoping that some of my friends would still want to come out and say hi,…
My Impostor Syndrome Is Currently In Remission
My fascination with clouds and the stars began long before Instagram filters and #cloudporn. Before I started working at 16 years old, I would make my parents buy me disposable cameras, and when…
Confession: I’m Sick of the ‘Single Life’ Articles
Every few weeks or so, the internet goes through different cycles and my news feeds are inundated with 50 different variations of the same topic. Lately, the focus seems to be all about…
How I Want to Remember My 2013
I wasn’t going to write a wrap-up blog. I mean, I certainly won’t write a blog about resolutions, but guys, 2013 was a big year for me. But I don’t want to remember…
This Is Not A List of Resolutions
(I originally wrote this in December, 2011. These remain true for me today) Around this time of year, the blogosphere is filled with reflections, resolutions, and everything in between. Over the last couple…