Today reminded me of a poem I wrote two years ago, when my life had quite literally fallen apart in a way I never thought was possible. I had forgotten about it, buried under all the other well meaning or haphazard poems I have lodging in an old Google Document. It’s also been very easy… Continue reading Hyacinths
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Your Twenties: Looking Good But Broke As Hell
I’m a recent college graduate. I’ve worked a lot of jobs since I started working in my mid teens, typically odd ones to help fund my education or, as I became more independent from my family, rent and groceries. Whether it be making coffee, caring for the elderly, working in a restaurant, gardening, editing articles… Continue reading Your Twenties: Looking Good But Broke As Hell
Made At Home: Fall Garland
We’re in a bit of an odd season right now. As we approach mid-November, Thanksgiving is nearly upon us and Christmas is just out of reach. It feels weird to have pumpkins out, yet it feels weirder to start decking the halls. So why not fill in the time with some Thanksgiving themed decor? This… Continue reading Made At Home: Fall Garland
Mulled Wine
My husband and I found ourselves with nothing to do this past Saturday. We were relaxing on the couch, watching the grey sky outside when I was struck with a brilliant idea: mulled wine, painting, music, candles, snacks. That seemed like the right answer to a cold, dreary day. “How about we go to Trader… Continue reading Mulled Wine
Rinse Your Rice
It was around noon on a Saturday a couple of years ago when I was carrying out my duties as a part-time caregiver for a tenant in Trump Tower. My client was a blind, elderly Korean woman who insisted I call her Sue, her self-proclaimed “American name.” Her English wasn’t particularly advanced, but she knew… Continue reading Rinse Your Rice
Doctor Visit
I went to the doctor yesterday for a regular checkup. It took months of calling and searching to find a clinic that was accepting new patients, so I feel really lucky to have a primary care physician again, something I haven’t had since I was in high school. Driving to the appointment, I couldn’t remember… Continue reading Doctor Visit
Halloween
When I was a kid this used to be my favorite day of the year. Halloween usually landed on a school day, and I never minded school, so when my brothers and I arrived home in the afternoon the whole world was buzzing from excitement. The air was already crisp in Eastern Pennsylvania and the… Continue reading Halloween
Starting Afresh
This is very young me, fearlessly charging down a hill one Easter morning. I get that same type of energy when I think about freelancing. After quitting my full time job, I have finally begun the journey in which I have always secretly desired, yet was too scared to commit to. I’ve never considered putting… Continue reading Starting Afresh