Self & Identity
Modern Reflections
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Stuff and Things and Everything and 2026
It’s officially 2026. My holiday break from school is coming to a close and the new semester looms ever closer. Oh, and I graduated high school ten years ago. Fuck. So we all know time doesn’t exist anymore since the pandemic, right? For me, the passing of time has been even more stupid because I… Continue reading
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The Uphill Climb of Therapy
Buckle up, folks. It’s gonna be a long one, so strap-in and strap-on! I like to think I was one of those people who started going to therapy before it was cool. If you’re a therapy hipster like me, you’ve probably been going to therapy for about a decade. Yep. That’s right. I’ve been in… Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Break!
I’m so sorry for the featured image — kind of. If you’re gonna stick around here, there’s a few things you need to learn. I am very dramatic. Hyperbole is funny to me, which adds to the whole dramatic thing. Pictures like this make me laugh and I’m tired of pretending they don’t So anywhoozle,… Continue reading
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Am I Doing the Right Thing? (What Am I Doing?)
Hey, just checking in — does anyone know what’s going on or what the fuck they’re doing? I certainly don’t. I’ve never known. I may never know. It’s called imposter syndrome, sweaty. LOOK IT UP. No, but for real. Nothing will make you question your life choices like being 27 years old on a college… Continue reading
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Feeling Like Shit
Oh hey y’all. By y’all, I mean anyone who will actually read this. I’m back, and you can guess by the title how everything’s been going. On paper, my life sounds like it really should be improving right? I’m taking full advantage of services at the mental health agency, I’m going to the gym, I’m… Continue reading
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Guess Who’s Back?
Oh hey, that’s right, I have this blog! A couple of quick life updates: I got into school! I might’ve mentioned that before, but… I start in September, and I’m both nervous and excited about it. It’s a big step, and I’m grateful to be moving toward something I care about. I’m also moving to… Continue reading
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What It Means to Be “Enough”
The Trap of Comparison They say “comparison is the thief of joy,” but I’ve never known another way. For as long as I can remember, I’ve measured myself against others -whether it’s how they look, their achievements, or their sense of purpose. Sometimes, the only way I’ve felt good about myself was by believing I… Continue reading
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My Ten Favorite Reaction GIFs
Whether I’m texting a friend or navigating a work group chat, it is absolutely crucial that I pick the most appropriately flamboyant GIF to convey exactly how much I cannot even in that moment. Here’s a list of my top ten favorite and most frequently used GIFs: 10. Michael Scott Putting on a “Brave Face”… Continue reading
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“Waiting on the World to Change”
(Song by John Mayer) John Mayer sucks eggs, but maybe he had a point. Yeah this is gonna be cheesy as hell, but sometimes I think cheesy has a lot to say. Let’s lean into the cringe. It’s hard to beat the system What is there left to do? I’m constantly wracking my brain over… Continue reading
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I applied to school!!!!
This post wasn’t planned, but here we are – I applied to college! It feels surreal to say (or write) that out loud, but after everything I’ve been through, I need every bit of hope I can get. So yes, I’m doing this, and I’m proud of myself. The details I applied to a four-year… Continue reading
