Growing up in Connecticut the first 24 years of my life meant that summers fade, leaves change and eventually fall to the ground as the snow prepares to come again. When this is all you know, you find no fascination in the nature around you. It's part of life and for some people, it's considered … Continue reading Living in Fall
Category: Life Lessons & Personal Stories
I Am Titanium
I started working at a bar recently and I've been meeting so many interesting people. Interesting is not my nice way of saying strange or weird either. I just mean there are so many different personalities, perspectives, and walks of life that I wouldn't usually get to meet otherwise. The other night, two customers came … Continue reading I Am Titanium
There’s No Turning Back
I was always a girl with a plan. In high school, I knew what I wanted to do in college. I wanted to major in social work, minor in sociology, get an on-campus job, and be a resident assistant. I did all that with great success. In college, I knew I needed good grades, multiple … Continue reading There’s No Turning Back
What Traveling To Japan Taught Me
You don't need it If you ever want to downsize or live life with only the essentials, move to Japan. They will teach you a thing or two about making a small space work. When I first walked into my hotel, I thought it was tight. It wasn't uncomfortable, but it wasn't what I was … Continue reading What Traveling To Japan Taught Me
There Is No Wrong Decision
In college I had a professor who was also the supervisor at my internship. Once she got to know me, she realized I overthink everything. I struggle with every decision I make. I have to make a pros and cons list and argue both sides 5 times. I always think there is a better way … Continue reading There Is No Wrong Decision
A Promise To Myself
I'm a mess, but I haven't always been. I've lost myself a little bit. I need to get back to me. I need to be on track. So this is a promise letter to myself. These are the things I will do to feel in control again. 1. I will make time for myself. I … Continue reading A Promise To Myself
Who Should You Keep?
It's human nature to want to be loved. We need friends to reassure us that we belong. But as time goes on, the importance of quantity diminishes and quality rises . My smaller, solid group of loyal and supportive friends has brought me more happiness than being popular ever has. Although it may sound … Continue reading Who Should You Keep?
13 Things Mentally Strong People Do
I'll admit I can be an emotional, hot mess on my bad days. I am not indestructible. Everyone has times when life gets to them, but the key is to make sure those days are few and far between. I've done this by focusing on the 13 things I've learned that mentally strong people … Continue reading 13 Things Mentally Strong People Do
Leave The Comfort Zone
I spent a lot of time in the comfort zone and it's not as great as it seems. It was a trap to get me stuck in a routine that I don't even like. I just did it to feel safe and it was easy. Eventually things changed in my life and I decided it … Continue reading Leave The Comfort Zone
Learning To Trust Myself
I tried for many years to create what I thought was the best version of myself according to society's standards. This included maintaining honors in school, not partying/being trashy, having a boyfriend that I could marry after college, and obtaining a respectable job with a good income. I accomplished all of the things I set … Continue reading Learning To Trust Myself