• Thank You & an Announcement

    I’ve been thinking a lot about a specific June day in 2009. What began as a normal morning ended with me taking a cab back to my house with my belongings from my desk.…

  • Saying Farewell to Dot

    “Dot is going to outlive me.” That’s the comment I’ve been making to people every time someone would react to her age. “Wow, 16. She doesn’t look it!” And she doesn’t. I first…

  • Big girls do cry

    Last night, I cried. It was unexpected. It was inevitable. It was necessary. Ironically, it was after an incredibly fun night with my awesome friends. We’re in a mini golf league this summer, have…

  • Nyctophilia

    I’ve always preferred the night to day. I spent much of my childhood looking up – at the clouds, but mostly seeking the stars during the day. When they came out at night,…

  • The One Where I Turned 30

    I always post my birthday posts on my birthday. Always. This year, though, I wasn’t sure how to approach it. I mean, it’s a big milestone, and I know it’s a big deal…

  • Current Status

    (Warning: This is a stream of consciousness post, also known as word vomit.) I’ve talked about how I am always aware of how I feel and if I can’t figure out the root…

  • I’m Needy. So Are You. And That’s OK.

    “I’m needy. You know this.” This is something I tell my friends often. When I meet new people, I warn them about my neediness, because I know it’ll come up. My friends know…