At 28, I gave myself freedom.

Freedom to quit a job I hated. Freedom to pursue uncertainty that scared and excited me. Freedom from worrying about where and when I’ll meet The One. Freedom to be more selfish with my time and my energy. Freedom to do what I want, rather than what I should. Freedom to be kinder to myself,Continue reading “At 28, I gave myself freedom.”

Allow me to introduce myself.

So, I’m going to travel again. I’ve known this before I even got back to the states. The travel bug bit and the only thing I’ve been certain about in the last seven months is that I. must. travel. again. I’ve realized that the hardest part of planning extended international travel is just deciding thatContinue reading “Allow me to introduce myself.”

If you’re bingeing & want to stop, put the food down and read this.

**DISCLAIMER: I am not a therapist, counselor, or doctor, so please consult a medical professional if you find yourself in need of help** Thinking back, I’ve had a pretty fucked up relationship with food for most of my life. Not necessarily to the extent of an eating disorder*, but “stopping when I’m full” has neverContinue reading “If you’re bingeing & want to stop, put the food down and read this.”

another you

Sometimes I forget about John Mayer. Yeah, the singer. Like I’m actually a pretty big John Mayer fan (of both his music and his Instagram commentary). I know most of the words to most of his songs, but sometimes I just won’t listen to him for months at a time. But JMay (do people callContinue reading “another you”

i’ve been going through phases

I’ve been thinking a lot over the past few months about the phases of life. Some phases are meant to be brief. Some are meant to last much longer than I would have like (ahem puberty).  Some phases are fun, exciting, and full of new challenges. Some are boring. Some are really fucking hard. I’veContinue reading “i’ve been going through phases”