Change the Prophecy
/My heart is shadowed tonight with what-could-have-beens.
Read MoreMy heart is shadowed tonight with what-could-have-beens.
Read MoreListen. When I offered to peek into your Spotify history, I didn’t realize I’d be wading into the emotional wreckage of a woman who’s clearly been through several eras of heartbreak, healing, and high-level main character behavior. But here I am, rubbernecking my way through nine years of streamed chaos like a digital therapist with no credentials and even less empathy.
Read MoreLooking back on my time living in Britain, I realize that while it came with its fair share of quirks and challenges, I miss every bit of that endearing weirdness more than I ever expected.
Read MoreYes, this post IS just an excuse to share pictures of my cat.
Read MoreIt’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?
Read MoreThis isn’t my first rodeo.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreI was upset at work again today. Not because of work—I love my job—but because the reason isn't important to this post anyway.
Read MoreI don’t know how else to say this, so I’ll just come right out with it.
I was very uncomfortable in my own skin.
Read MoreI'm just another Millennial taking on life one cup of coffee at a time. My blog Espresso Myself is a place for me to be me, for myself, and for everyone else. Write on!
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