What a contradiction – to love being a homebody just as much as loving exploring. If there’s one thing this temporary move to Europe has taught me, it’s that I love having my own space. One that I’ve customized to my liking, that I’ve made comfortable for me, that embodies everything I find cozy, fun,Continue reading “An Ode to CA”
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A Letter to the Hero
Being a person who is the life of the party is always a blast.Being a person who is everyone’s go-to for trauma dumping is flattering.Being a person everyone calls for emergencies is commendable. But who’s the hero’s hero? (Besides their grandpa?) Who’s comforting them? (Besides their cat?)Who’s rescuing them? (Besides 911? But even they pickContinue reading “A Letter to the Hero”
Frazzled in France
I can’t get away without sharing our experience in France with you. I’m going to start from the beginning, as this whirlwind of events deserves. Story time! For starters, just getting to France in itself was chaotic. I won’t stress you with the details, but know that at one point (less than 24 hours beforeContinue reading “Frazzled in France”
The Suffering of Worry
**this was written in 2018** “Worrying means you suffer twice.” Read it again. “Worrying means you suffer twice.” If something is going to happen – it’s going to happen. So let it happen when it happens. There is absolutely no reason to worry your entire day away about your roommate burning down the house whileContinue reading “The Suffering of Worry”
Rant: Pretty Privilege
**This rant was written at the end of 2019** This year I gained a lot of awareness about how others view me. The way people view me doesn’t affect the way I live my life, they don’t have that much power over me. But it does give me different perspectives on what others might thinkContinue reading “Rant: Pretty Privilege”
Just Ride
Do you remember riding in the car as a kid and not knowing where you were going? There was an unappreciated bliss of how irrelevant I was when running errands with my mom. A bliss I haven’t felt in years – hopping in the car, no care in the world for how long we wereContinue reading “Just Ride”
Thank you, 2021.
This year was truly inspiring. Through a whirlwind of emotions, it’s given me insight on a lot. It’s reminded me of the rewards of consistency. It’s taught me how to generously give my time. It’s encouraged me to be blunt. In my boundaries, my desires, and my non-negotiables. It’s made me to be courageous. Bold.Continue reading “Thank you, 2021.”
Dramatic Lack of Love
I saw a lot of people celebrating America this past weekend and while I have respect for expressing pride towards things you’re excited, and honored to be apart of – I could not even bring myself to say, “Happy 4th,” to anyone. Given the circumstances of the past few years, it felt pretty lame toContinue reading “Dramatic Lack of Love”
Validation Victims
Constant validation is a hard thing to wrap around my mind. Why does something always have to be said in order for it to be felt? Validations happen in moments, there’s not always something to tell. But the constant need to be told exactly how one feels and what they think is crippling. It’s likeContinue reading “Validation Victims”
August 19, 2021
I’m torn between wanting to acknowledge this day for someone who ALWAYS deserves acknowledging, and not wanting to celebrate the day someone so dear was aggressively torn away from everyone they love. But is that selfish of me? To not want to acknowledge the day that someone else took the life of our loved one?Continue reading “August 19, 2021”
Inside Mallory's Brain 