Modern Stories
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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. So anywhoozle, I have a week off from school right now. My professors were kind enough to cancel their classes on Tuesday and I’m not going back until Monday. In fact, 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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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
Flightless bird, open skies 