I feel like I’m at a place of ease. I’ve accomplished many of my wildest dreams.And though the desire for new dreams or a new way to fulfill my purpose often leaves me lost in spins,I’m okay not rushing it.I’m proud of where I’m at and I’m finallyGiving myself space to enjoy.To stop chasing. ToContinue reading “Pleased at Ease”
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The Brain Dump of an Emotional Empress
I’ve came here to write multiple times since I’ve been back in the states, but each time I attempt to write I feel guilty for not putting my attention towards other priorities which need attended to (like finding a place to live or picking out my outfit for a well anticipated Austin Powers party –Continue reading “The Brain Dump of an Emotional Empress”
Making it Happen
It may be a little silly, but AHHHHHHHH!!!!! I AM OFFICIALLY SCUBA CERTIFIED!!! I can dive anywhere and everywhere, baby! 18 meters deep, you gon find Mermaid Mal, you know what I’m saying? Makin friends with the fish, you feel me? This is something I’ve dreamt about since I was in high school. It wasContinue reading “Making it Happen”
2022 Book Review
Reading feels like two completely different things. When you’re being demanded to read books that you have little to no interest in for school, vs. when you’re picking your topics and stories of choice to read. Over the course of the past 5 years I’ve devolved a new sense of reading that has created aContinue reading “2022 Book Review”
Things that Make Me Feel Better
The other day I was sad and made a list of all of the things that were making me feel better in that moment. I get that sounds really cliche, but it was actually hilarious. I found myself writing these items down with tears pouring down my face – yet laughing at how stupid someContinue reading “Things that Make Me Feel Better”
The Redemption of France
And with perfect synchronicity, Paris made a seamless come back for France. Starting strong with a slow, peaceful morning – we arrive around 8am with a few hours to spare before we are able to check into our Airbnb. We walk around our area to get a good sense of what’s around, and then findContinue reading “The Redemption of France”
An Ode to CA
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”
Glib Blabber Mouths
The excitement that soars through my body when I get a notification that the book I’ve been long awaiting for is finally off hold and patiently waiting for me to indulge in, is cloying. That’s exactly what happened yesterday when the much anticipated Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo became available to me. I’ve been waitingContinue reading “Glib Blabber Mouths”
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”