Category: Short reads and lists
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10 Things people said to me that stuck (part 2)
“I can do anything with 80s techno-pop and the Lord” “Put all your eggs in one basket and watch that basket really fucking closely” “Your value doesn’t change based on someone’s inability to see your worth” “I may feel lost at sea but at least I’m not drowning” “If your dreams don’t scare you…
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Love is Blind- or is it?
After a few glasses of wine and a couple of episodes of a certain Netflix show, writing becomes easier. My thoughts flow freely, and my mind feels wide open. Love is Blind, for those who aren’t familiar, is a reality TV show about couples who fall in love sight unseen. The show’s quick pace—couples get…
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Imagination Station
As a child, I found magic in the most unlikely places—like the stale, spider-filled closet in my basement. My vivid imagination transformed it into a gateway to a hidden paradise. As an adult, my imagination has expanded, both guiding me to joy and sometimes pulling me into spirals of overwhelming thoughts. Yet, just as imagination…
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The Anger Iceburg
Therapy often introduces creative names for complex emotional experiences. One concept I’m exploring is the “anger iceberg”—a metaphor that makes perfect sense after realizing that anger is easier to embrace than sadness. Anger feels fast, vivid, and productive, while sadness is heavy, slow, and excruciating. Navigating these opposing emotions can feel like an emotional workout,…
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The Mashed Potatoes That Transcended Generational Curses
Generational curses might be real, but so are generational blessings. My family’s history is marked by divisions among the women, but one thing made it through unbroken: Grandma’s potatoes. As I peeled, shredded, and baked, I reflected on the invisible threads connecting generations past. If these potatoes could make it through, maybe there’s hope for…
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My Unexpected Happy Place
Gaudy neon lights, crashing waves, and the buzz of slot machines — this chaotic town should be overwhelming, but it’s oddly soothing. From glitter-covered fashion shows packed in my suitcase to the house sangria I’ll savor later, I’ve found peace in the overstimulation. This beautiful mess? It’s my happy place.
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When Your All Doesn’t Feel Like Enough
Feeling like your best effort isn’t enough? Here’s a reflection on hustle culture, the Thanksgiving mindset shift, and the power of gratitude for personal growth. “When your all doesn’t feel like enough, the answer is not to give more. The answer is to be still.” “As we progress through life, there will always be those…
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13 Reasons Why: Life is Worth Living
In 2017 Netflix released a series that caused most of America to ugly cry on their couches at home. “Thirteen Reasons Why” is a story about a tragic suicide in which the main character left tapes explaining the thirteen reasons why she decided to commit suicide. This series was thought provoking, exposed the dangers of…
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Losing My Religion
A few years ago christian artist Lauren Daigle released an album with such good hits that it was played on secular music stations across the nation. She amazed the music industry with her meaningful lyrics and captivated non-believers as they found themselves mindlessly singing along to her smash hit “You Say”. I was one of…
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Bathroom Habits
Three years ago I was working as a nursing assistant at my local hospital during the height of COVID. I applied for a job in the hospital because, the restaurant industry that had kept me both employed and well paid since I was sixteen was completely null and void. I began to feel a sense…
Now What? 