9 hours agoMember-onlyHow I Turned Self-Sabotage into Self-AwarenessWhat comes to mind when you hear the word ‘Freedom’? Outside of hearing Kygo’s banger, I feel the simplicity, of being perfectly content in the NOW, because that’s all we’ve ever had, which Meryl Streep (as a whale) reminded me of, in Apple’s hit new TV show, Extrapolations. Between her…Freedom5 min readFreedom5 min read
Mar 5Member-only3 Hard Truths About Prioritizing YourselfAnd finding your ‘why’ Despite my fundamental understanding that nothing stays the same, here I sit, frustrated at my inability to feel ‘right.’ Like the unexpected downpour of rain in LA, my body has been releasing — the waterworks have been dramatic and the journaling has been rigorous — I…Lonely5 min readLonely5 min read
Jan 21Member-onlyCongratulations, Your Boyfriend’s A GamerI recognize a pattern when I see one… sometimes It’s 3:38, now 3:39 on a Friday afternoon, and for a solid two years now, ‘33’ has been one of the persisting messages finding space in my mind. I love subliminal messages. Outside of noticing the clock, I’m talking addresses, building numbers (which are basically…Emotional Intelligence4 min readEmotional Intelligence4 min read
Jan 8Member-onlyEgo Destroyed My CreativityThere’s a story that circulates my mind, over and over… one from high school, where every detail seems clear — the green Ed Hardy shirt making me question the length of my torso; the honey-blonde extensions trying desperately to blend with my brown hair; charging the hallway with the same…Ego5 min readEgo5 min read
Dec 16, 2022Member-onlyDo You Really ‘Get Me’?Another Orbit in Time On the eve of my 32nd birthday, which honestly, feels insane to write, considering I still remember the cheer routine from our high school’s fight song, I’m so grateful for the time I’ve had to reflect. Oh no… she’s going into a whole ‘thing’ isn’t she? …Understanding6 min readUnderstanding6 min read
Dec 2, 2022Member-onlyThe Comparison TheoryFirst, the audacity of this title, as if I have the answers to why and how we can effectively channel our comparisons, both to others and this ever elusive ‘best self.’ But alas, it’s my blog, my world, my perspective, so, if you’re with me, I promise I’ll make it…Individuality5 min readIndividuality5 min read
Nov 9, 2022Member-onlyWhy My Mom & Harmony Korine Were Right“Just have a whole day where you watch crappy tv, eat whatever you want, and don’t think about what’s next.” These were the wise words spoken by my mom when I felt overwhelmed by the need to be productive or figure out what, on my long list of ‘get-to dos’…Empowerment3 min readEmpowerment3 min read
Oct 21, 2022Member-only3 Things I Don’t RegretA friend recently asked me to name three things I regret and, well… I couldn’t. I am 100% one of those people that believe in the cliche platitude that we tell ourselves and friends whenever life isn’t going the way we hoped, or god-forbid — planned. …Regret5 min readRegret5 min read
Oct 3, 2022Member-onlyThe 5 Ways I Story Tellfinding the sweet spot You know the days when you look in the mirror and you’re positive you’ve become better looking over night? I swear my eyes become clearer, more animated even, with a rosier hue on my lips as if I’d been at the beach all day, while my…Communication Skills4 min readCommunication Skills4 min read
Sep 23, 2022Member-onlyAs I Wait for the DownloadSitting here at my desk, staring at my oversized Microsoft screen that I should probably sell, I realize how present I am in this moment — waiting for a video to download, my body vibrating from the neighbors’ mariachi band that’ll likely play until 3 am. I smile at the…Friendship2 min readFriendship2 min read
