I’ve always been tickled pink by those “to my future husband/wife” letters. I think the sentiment behind them is very sweet, but at times, some of them can come across as very melodramatic. After reading a couple of the ones trickling through my Facebook feed, I felt inspired. (Fair warning, if you don’t want to…

Being in your early 20s is delightfully weird. I officially graduated high school six years ago (fingers crossed everyone read my reunion post and won’t invite me to the 10 year reunion), so I’ve reached the point where I identify with many a’ post grad indie movie character. I work at a quirky ice cream…

I’ve often been told I’m too nice. I’ve been called a pushover, a doormat, and ever other weirdly offensive insult in the book. Now I’ll be the first to admit I can have a problem sticking up for myself, but that doesn’t mean I’m willing to lie down for anything. (Boo to all of you…

Dear Maya Rudolph, I’m not writing this for you to ever see it nor for it become some viral thingy (yet again distinguishing me as a gen-Y and not a Millennial because there is definitely a difference). I’m writing this because I want to thank you. You see, I was in the audience for your…

I’ve been hearing about the idea of the “high school body” more and more. I only graduated six years ago, and women my age are already seeking to regain the bodies they had in high school. Now, my dear readers, as you have deducted by now, I am the queen of body positivity. If you…

Hey Mom, It’s been a hell of a year. 2016 hasn’t been particularly kind to us, so I want to remind you of all of the ways you’re amazing. It seems to be getting harder and harder to stay positive these days, so I hope this lifts your spirits. I put you through 22 hours…

Indiana Jones was afraid of snakes. Peter Pan was terrified of adulthood. I, like the greats, have a fear too: driving. I’m 23-years-old, and I only have my state ID. I have not been behind the wheel of a vehicle in over nine years, and I don’t plan on that changing anytime soon. A lot…

I’ve done a lot of crazy things in my life. Heck, I’ve done a lot of crazy things this week. Regardless, what I’m about to say tops the list: I’ve decided to give up alcohol and most junk foods for the rest of 2016. I tried to give up alcohol briefly, but due to a…

My grandfather has only been gone 36 hours, but it already feels like a lifetime. As you may have seen or heard, I barely missed him dying. I was on the train ride here when he passed. I’ve been overcome with guilt because I had a gut feeling a few days ago, but I wasn’t…

This picture isn’t some selfie snagged from Instagram. This isn’t my way of jumping on some bandwagon. This is a real part of me, and I don’t mind sharing it. This is me during a major panic attack. I know I’ve already written about anxiety and depression, but that’s exactly the point. I shouldn’t feel…