Januaryitis

Is it just me, or does January seem to deliver a complicated mixture of excitement and anxiety? Like, I’m super excited about all the things I want to accomplish this year… …to the point of being overwhelmed. I’m stoked to tackle all the things I got behind on during the holidays… …and yet, my headContinue reading “Januaryitis”

A Couch-Surfer’s Photo Journal

My time couch surfing between August 17 and September 27 was weird to say the least. But instead of dwelling on the discomfort, I decided to celebrate the opportunity for growth by sharing the photos I took throughout that time. The first night, Jess, Stevie, and all their fur babies welcomed me–a puffy, crying mess.Continue reading “A Couch-Surfer’s Photo Journal”

Making Lemonade

It’s been quite a summer. Lots of loss and therefore lots of cigarettes (sorry parents, I promise to quit again soon). I’ve had the unique experience of being “homeless” for a bit. Though, not because of shitty finances, but because I decided I needed to start a new chapter in my life, which meant leavingContinue reading “Making Lemonade”

Introverts + Door-to-Door Salespeople

COVID has been a blessing. Now, now, before you get all huffy about how insensitive it is that I say so, let me tell you why. As an introvert, I’ve hated every single doorbell ring I’ve ever heard as an adult. My mind immediately jumps to thinking, “Oh god, who is here and why didn’tContinue reading “Introverts + Door-to-Door Salespeople”