For Those Who Can Spend Forever in Museums
There is an episode of This Is Us where Rebecca tells her sons about a time she visited The Metropolitan Museum of Art as a little girl. There, she saw…
What I Learned After Journaling for Over 15 Years
I have kept a journal since I was 12 years old, and over the years, I have learned a lot about myself. Journaling isn’t only about self-preservation: it is also…
Life in Quarantine When You’re Already a Homebody
If I really wanted to, I bet I could look back on my journal when I was 20 and find an entry wishing everyone would just stay home. I just…
A Mini Glamglow Haul: Skincare to the Rescue
It’s fair to say I keep my skincare routine pretty minimal. I tend to stick to the bare necessities: a gentle, yet powerful acne wash; a water-based gel moisturizer; and…
The Book All Content Creators Should Read
When I was in a writing rut earlier this year, I knew I had to do something about it. Nothing seemed to be working; not the writing prompt idea books…
In Defense of Getting Dressed (Whatever That Means To You)
A certain article in the Los Angeles Times caught a lot of criticism last week about appropriate working-from-home attire. While it was a bit judgmental and condescending, it did make…
Why We Need Animal Crossing: New Horizons More Than Ever
After eight long years since the last mainline title, the next Animal Crossing game is only days away, and it has me feeling incredibly nostalgic. I was in desperate need…
How This Month Taught Me to Slow Down
Like so many others, I wanted to change a lot of things about my life this year. Or maybe “change” isn’t the proper word; I wanted more of an upgrade….
I’m Going To Buy Myself Flowers
It has been a year since I moved into my apartment and when I think about how much has happened since then, it makes my head spin. Vaguely, I remember shopping…
Everyone Loves A Fresh Start
I think it’s safe to say everyone loves a fresh start. For as long as I can remember, September has always been that for me–maybe even more than New Year’s….
A Mid-Year Check-In
The last time I wrote, I was staring down the barrel that is known as The New Year. January—it’s a time for optimism or depression, I always say. It’s so…
The Attention It Deserves: Looking Back on a Challenging Year
It has been months since I’ve updated this site, which has bothered me more than you can imagine. For years, I’ve loved blogging and having my little corner on the…