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Arrivederci, For Now
Before I go, I wanted to leave a little note here. I’m excited, nervous, and still a little shocked that this trip is actually happening. As I prepare to travel to Romania and…
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When You Want Love But Fear Vulnerability
I’m still struggling with dating. I still retreat, protect my energy, and find comfort in being alone, even while knowing that sometimes that comfort turns into loneliness. I don’t have a big revelation…
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There Are Some Things You Can’t Rush
I’ve always struggled with feeling like I’m behind. I see other people moving forward in areas where I wish I could be, and sometimes I can’t help but wonder why things seem to…
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Self-Care for When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself
There are days when I don’t necessarily feel sad or upset. I just don’t feel like myself. Sometimes I’m more tired than usual, more withdrawn, or caught up in thoughts that are difficult…
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Learning to Sit With Uncertainty
I don’t deal with uncertainty very well. I like knowing what’s going to happen and feeling prepared for every possible outcome. But I’m learning that sometimes there isn’t an answer yet, and I…
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What’s In My Travel Bag
Traveling can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Over the years, I’ve learned that bringing a few familiar comfort items with me can make unfamiliar places feel a little easier to…
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When Dinner Goes Gonzo
If I could have dinner with any author, living or dead, I think I’d choose Hunter S. Thompson. I’d want to talk about his writing, the infamous Gonzo journalism, and what was really…
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I’m Not Indecisive. I Just See Too Many Possibilities
I’ve always considered myself a very indecisive person. But lately, I’ve started wondering if I’m actually bad at making decisions—or if I just see too many possibilities. Sometimes, knowing there are so many…
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The Life You Couldn’t See Yet Was Waiting for You
Sometimes we can’t imagine anything beyond the life we’re living right now. But not being able to see what’s ahead doesn’t mean there isn’t something waiting for us.
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The Best Local Dish I’ve Ever Eaten While Traveling
Of all the incredible food I’ve eaten while traveling, one meal still stands out: a shawarma from a tiny restaurant in Haifa, Israel. It wasn’t just the food—it was the place, the experience,…
