Living the Dream, Now What

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Living the Dream, Now What

It’s the question that sneaks up on you while you’re scrolling through Zillow at midnight, sipping your oat milk latte, or finally sitting down after a long day of meetings (a mix of Zooms and IRL ones because, apparently, hybrid work is the best of both worlds). For those of us who are doing all the things—getting promotions, finding the right partner, adopting rescue dogs instead of having kids—it’s the same question that stares back at us in those rare, quiet moments: What do we do now?

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My Closet in Numbers: A Deep Dive Into the Data Behind My Dream Wardrobe

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My Closet in Numbers: A Deep Dive Into the Data Behind My Dream Wardrobe

A few years ago, I realized I had a little habit. Okay, fine. A big habit. I was constantly shopping. Buying cute things that caught my eye, only to have them sit unworn in my closet, silently judging me. I’d swing between impulse purchases and aesthetic aspirations, always hoping the next item would be the missing piece that made me feel put-together. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.

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What’s Currently Haunting My Shopping Cart (and My Dreams)

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What’s Currently Haunting My Shopping Cart (and My Dreams)

I don’t make wish lists because I’m expecting someone to surprise me with a gift. I make them as a system. A catalog of cravings. A way of keeping track of all the beautiful, cozy, quirky little things I stumble across and think, I would love that someday.

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Whoever Said “It’s the Journey” Clearly Had TSA PreCheck and a Trust Fund

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Whoever Said “It’s the Journey” Clearly Had TSA PreCheck and a Trust Fund

Whoever said “it’s not the destination, it’s the journey,” has either never flown economy or has seriously low standards. I hate to break it to you — but traveling kinda sucks. Sure, seeing new places is amazing, but the actual getting there part? A parade of stress, discomfort, and disappointment wrapped in a neck pillow.

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Relearning New England: A Bitter Reality Check

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Relearning New England: A Bitter Reality Check

Oh, New England. The land of icy roads and even icier social scenes. I swore I’d never return after college, when my Midwestern self was met with a chilly reception colder than a Nor’easter. Back then, I was bombarded with snide comments about my home state — flyover state jokes, condescending remarks about my friendliness, and the general air of superiority. Apparently, being nice was a crime, and the Midwest was a punchline.

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