Create Art For Yourself, Not For Social Media
Social media runs our lives. We post everything there. Travel photos, outings, and selfies pop up in a constant stream on Instagram. With the rise in social media comes a rise in advertising. ...Continue reading
What Does Getting “Off Track” Really Mean?
One small thing doesn't go according to plan and suddenly we're "off track." But, this ideology over-simplifies our amazingly complex journeys. Through confining ourselves to this idea of a singular, ...Continue reading
Is Patience Really a Virtue?
I am always in a hurry. I walk, read the news, and eat at the same time. I briskly pass people who are very slow on the street. I prefer to call because I don't have the patience to wait for a text re...Continue reading
Be Spontaneous, Enjoy The Benefits of Impulsivity
In life, we’re often faced with choices. We have to choose what outfit to wear, what classes to take, and decide what we want to do with our lives. We’re constantly planning ahead, whether it b...Continue reading
The Power of Makeup, Going Bare Faced & Self Love
“Don’t need makeup, to cover up. Being the way that you are is enough.” When my middle school self heard One Direction sing this line on their song entitled “What Makes You Beautiful,” ...Continue reading
Getting Out of the Solo Travel Rut
I am a big fan of solo travel. From day trips to week long spring break adventures, I've traveled solo around Europe several times. My most recent trip was to Malaga, Spain, to soak up some sun at the...Continue reading
Start Dating Again? Advice from Someone Currently Trying
I have always been that girl who loves being in a relationship and is almost always in one. From my junior year of high school to my junior year of college, I was not single. I had three relationships...Continue reading
My Favorite Novel & The Story of Viktor Frankl
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl sat on my "to read" list for ages. It wasn't until last year that I finally read this small, but widely impactful, first hand account on the horrors of the h...Continue reading
Rewrite Success & Let Go of the Past
We all indulge in the projection of learned narratives onto the present and future. These habits, however, steal the constantly fluctuating highs and lows of life from us. They dim the joy of living i...Continue reading
You Can Never Aim Too High or Dream Too Big
Limiting your dreams and keeping yourself constrained to a box can be unhealthy. By doing so, you’ll have a hard time reaching your full potential. But with social media constantly projecting the...Continue reading
