A few months ago I had a conversation with my husband about my work. I was wondering out loud what it means to be productive. I remembered my favorite slam poem by Taylor Mali. And I started listing things that productivity could look like, but don't resonate with me: how much we produce in terms... Continue Reading →
*Spoiler Alert: this piece contains spoilers for the book He's Just Not That Into You I read He's Just Not That Into You so you don't have to. Any guesses as to what I thought about it? Before I start, let me just say this: this book wasn’t written for me. As such, I know... Continue Reading →
Dear World, This post is basically just a stream of consciousness. It's word vomit. It's not pretty. But it's been on my mind, so read on if you'd like. I'm bisexual. I also go with pansexual because while I'm attracted to men and women and non-binary folks for those identities, I am also simply attracted... Continue Reading →
Content warning: discussion of rape and abuse. This is long overdue. I wasn't ready before, which is why it's taken so long, but now I have to get this off my chest. I can't keep protecting this man to avoid backlash when other girls may be at risk. The man that raped me is Melchizedek... Continue Reading →
Hello beautiful humans! I'm excited to announce that I have started writing a fan fiction of the Harry Potter series! I will be rewriting all the novels with the same general plot, but a few key differences. The main difference is that Harry will now be Ari, Ariana Potter. Along with this gender swap, the... Continue Reading →
Backstory: I used to use an app/site called LyfApp wherein people have a safe space to essentially live journal their feelings on different "journeys" in their lives. Then helpful Lyfers can comment their support and/or suggestions underneath. So one Lyfer had posted about their uneasiness with feeling like they no longer loved their partner. They... Continue Reading →
Hello world! How are things going in all of your bubbles? This is a truly strange time we're living in. It's uncertain, stressful, and at times just plain old boring. It's not to say that there isn't a lot to do, and there have been plenty of posts encouraging us to use this gifted time... Continue Reading →
Hello world! This week my husband and I went through our clothes and other things and one by one decided how often, if ever, we use them and which were worth keeping. I purged a lot of clothes and shoes and it feels GOOD. And that turned my mind towards another aspect of my life... Continue Reading →
Ah, naps. How we wish we had been more appreciative of them during childhood. Who am I kidding? I've always loved naps. Perhaps a little too much. As someone who lives with depression, I've heard all the lectures about the importance of practicing good sleep hygiene. If I want more energy during the day, I... Continue Reading →
I find it interesting that we say, “You never really know a person,” after some awful parting of ways or betrayal. It’s as though we believe that people live in a constant state of deception, clouding our vision from who they truly are. Such manipulative people exist, to be sure, but I don’t believe it’s... Continue Reading →
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