For about two weeks, I had felt completely and utterly awful. My body ached, I was in so much pain that I could barely sit in a position that was not vertical, and my head hurt – to only name a few of my symptoms. It became so bad that I actually needed to takeContinue reading “Stress And The Importance Of Taking Care of Yourself”
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Love Yourself On This Valentine’s Day
Today is Valentine’s Day, and I’m pretty certain that everyone’s newsfeed is going to be jam-packed with pictures of happy couples either proclaiming how lucky they are to have that person in their life, or with happy couples celebrating the day. As a single person, Valentine’s Day is often the day when you indulge yourselfContinue reading “Love Yourself On This Valentine’s Day”
Method Behind the Madness
About a few days ago, I was sitting in bed with my dog when I suddenly felt something. No, it wasn’t some weird shooting pain or a realization, but a strong urge. Shall I leave you in suspense? Can you guess what I felt? No? Okay, fine. I’ll tell you. I felt the urge toContinue reading “Method Behind the Madness”
Snow Days and Self Care
My alarm woke me up at exactly 6:15 a.m. – the time I usually get up. With the expected snowstorm, I reached for my phone and called my company’s weather line. Work was cancelled. Yippee! As much as I love my job, the prospect of a snow day was just enough to send my halfContinue reading “Snow Days and Self Care”
Two and a Half Weeks In…
It seems that there has been a lot of hate in the world since Jan. 20, aka ever since Trump has come to office. And yeah, I went into this administration full of hope and full of faith in our new POTUS. However, my hopes for a peaceful and united country are now shattered. InContinue reading “Two and a Half Weeks In…”
What I Learned in My Jewelry and Metals Class
During my last semester as a college student, I took a jewelry and metals class. My train of thought was this: Oh, jewelry. I like to bead and do wire working things. I need a free elective. Why not? It soon became the biggest mistake ever. I soon realized that it wouldn’t be wire orContinue reading “What I Learned in My Jewelry and Metals Class “
What They Don’t Tell You About Post-Grad Life
A few months ago, I graduated from Southern Connecticut State University, proudly wearing my cap and gown complete with tassels and eagerly walked the stage to get my long awaited degree. A few months later, I am in this thing called the real world. Now, the real world is this funny little thing. It isContinue reading “What They Don’t Tell You About Post-Grad Life”
Who Are You To Tell Me How To Feel?
If I had a dollar every time someone told me to (or not) feel a certain way, I would have enough money to pay for the car I want to buy in full. Don’t feel this way because it’s not worth it. Don’t cry about that boy because he is not worth it. It’s beenContinue reading “Who Are You To Tell Me How To Feel?”
A Letter to The New President
Dear President Trump, Three days ago, you’ve inherited a country that is divided. Two days ago, millions of women all over the world marched to make their voices heard. Throughout your campaign, you have made several derogatory comments about women, African Americans, Latinos, LGBTQIAA and countless others. You have threatened, you have Tweeted and youContinue reading “A Letter to The New President”
A Thank You Letter To My Therapist
A few weeks ago, I left my therapist’s office for the last time. Leaving my therapist’s office, I had realized how everything had come full circle since I had first attended therapy about ten months ago. It is safe to say that my 2016 was spent in a therapist’s office. I started going to therapyContinue reading “A Thank You Letter To My Therapist”
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