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The Case for Staying In on the Weekends
I used to think I was wasting my weekend if I didn’t have plans. Now, I’ve learned that staying home, slowing down, and having nowhere to be can be exactly what I need.
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ADHD Awareness Month: What People Don’t Always See
ADHD has been a big part of learning to understand myself. My diagnosis gave me a different way of looking at the things I had spent years criticizing myself for—and reminded me that…
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What I Love About October: Baseball, Halloween & the Little Things
October means different things to everyone. For me, it means playoff baseball, Halloween, crisp mornings, comfortable clothes, pumpkin spice, fall cooking, and appreciating the little things that make this time of year feel…
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I’m Not Starting Over. I’m Starting From Here.
Coming home after almost a month away felt a little strange. I missed my routines and my own space, but I also wasn’t ready for the trip to be over. Somewhere between the…
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Coming Home After Something I’ll Always Remember
After months of planning, worrying, and wondering if I was really going to do it, I finally went to Romania and Italy. Now that I’m home, I’m realizing the trip gave me more…
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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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Hello Europe: New Foods I Want to Try
Before I leave for Romania and Italy, I’m already thinking about the food. From traditional Romanian sarmale to Umbrian porchetta, here are two dishes I can’t wait to experience and discover for myself.
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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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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…
