& better than i ever did. feeling like a true survivor. like a little kid. & after the last 6 months, i gotta say, it feels amazing. this past january, all i could do was move. i felt like i was in super mario bros, running through life on the mega mushroom, collecting all the coins i could reach. then…

this may not seem like a topic you’d look to for good news, but in a certain way, it’s a miraculous example of human progress. for example, since 1990, the number of people in extreme poverty has fallen by more than half. & this is only the beginning. in 2015, the percentage of the global population living in extreme poverty…

recently, i was asked a question that stuck with me.“what are your favorite things?”& yes, it is quite vague on purpose. my top five were all feelings: the sun hitting your shoulder, when the right song comes on to fit your mood, the excitement of planning a trip, the contrast of the shadows with light during dusk, and the first…

ever since i was in kindergarten, i’ve been involved in music. throughout my childhoodi enjoyed playing the violin. the sole pressure was to make sure i was at the orchestra on time. i wasn’t too concerned with my skills or how much i was practicing every day. but once i entered high school, my mindset took a turn for the…

i’m moving to portland. for six months. across the country. in 29 days. & i’m terrified. here’s how this all went down.this summer was supposed to be jam packed with travel (think: three weeks in southeast asia, chicago, michigan road trip, outer banks & kansas city). but for reasons i don’t think i need to spell out, *cough cough* covid,…

okay, okay. i know i said that i wasn’t dating like two posts ago, but hear my out on this one. i’ve been going on dates, without the intention of being in a committed relationship. im a hypocrite, i know. but cut me some slack! i did a poll a few weeks ago about the “right” way to date. i…

i know what you’re thinking. no, i’m not actually 8. from afar, i’m a 20-year-old college student at the university of pittsburg. sure, my humor may be childish, but there is a MUCH greater significance. i’ve only been conscious for 8 years. in 2012, i had a snowboarding accident that wiped my memory. i could recognize people but not remember…

the most important thing school has taught me is to question. question not only the thoughts of others, but my own thoughts as well. what does living a full life mean to me? school? marriage? kids? desk job?what things are really that big of a deal? & who determines their importance? me or those around me?what things have i grown…

my new years resolution was to fill in every page of a journal. finally, i did. but as i read through my entries from january until now, my initial excitement quickly shifted into disappointment. personal pronouns are written less frequently than the names of boys who were/are relevant in my life. my journal is more for the guys in my…

today we are going to be doing some arts and crafts! all you need is old photos of the people in your life, scissors, & to follow these simple steps.1.lay the pictures across the floor.2.identify anyone who is a toxic figure.3.slowly, but surely, use the scissors to cut those b1t¢h3s/a$$h0les out of your life! although this may seem like a…