Today is my 23rd birthday, and as Blink-182 would say “nobody likes you when you’re 23.” Well, I would like to argue with that statement — everybody likes me when I’m 23. For the past few days, I’ve been thinking about this past year of my life. Man, I did a lot. It wasContinue reading “23”
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Why I Think We Post Too Much
As a journalist, I use social media to live tweet events and share links to my articles. As a millennial, I use social media to update everyone who may care about the daily events in my life — something cute that my dog did, if I’m going out with a friend and doing something fun,Continue reading “Why I Think We Post Too Much”
The Evolution of My Opinions of Carrie Bradshaw
I feel like I owe Carrie Bradshaw a thank you note. She is one of my inspirations that got me into blogging over seven years ago, where I would question the high school dating scene by contemplating nearly everything that happened to me. Back then, I would write about whether or not someone actually likedContinue reading “The Evolution of My Opinions of Carrie Bradshaw”
Confronting the Elephant in the Room: My Journey With Anxiety
Whenever I talk about my anxiety – whether it may be in writing, in a sermon or in casual conversation – I always feel like I am at an AA meeting. So, let’s get something out of the way . . . Hi, my name is Natalie and I have anxiety. There, much better now.Continue reading “Confronting the Elephant in the Room: My Journey With Anxiety”
Aftermath of Manchester
Last night, there was an attack in Manchester, England at an Ariana Grande concert. At least 22 are dead, and over 50 are injured – not mention countless others missing. When I heard the news – a notification on my phone during my first book club meeting – my heart broke. This was a concert,Continue reading “Aftermath of Manchester”
You Are A Badass Book Review
One of the reasons why I love reading so much is because books truly have the impact to change your life. This is why You are a Bad Ass by Jen Sincero is one of my favorite books. The book is not your mother’s self help book, and is truly unlike any other. It approachesContinue reading “You Are A Badass Book Review”
Why I Deleted My Tinder
Recently, I woke up and decided to delete my dating profiles. No, I didn’t meet some prince charming, although I got the numbers of a few prospective princes before deleting the apps. The decision to delete them had very little to do with the outer world, and every bit to do with me. You see,Continue reading “Why I Deleted My Tinder”
Happy Mother’s Day
For those who may not know, I was raised by a single mother. My father left my mother when I was two and a half, and never had much involvement in my life since. But today’s post isn’t about that. The best media comparison I can give you to what my life was like havingContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day”
Oh, The Places You Will Go!
I declared a major in journalism in my sophomore year of college, but I knew I wanted to pursue a career in writing ever since I was younger. When I was growing up, I would write newspapers that detailed the happenings of my stuffed animals. In high school, I wrote a blog that was basicallyContinue reading “Oh, The Places You Will Go!”
A Letter to Those About to Graduate
Take a moment. Breathe. Yes, I know that life is stressful for you now, especially with finals and trying to figure out what the next chapter of your life will be. For some of you, it may be out to the workforce. For others, it’s grad school, law school or medical school. The opportunities areContinue reading “A Letter to Those About to Graduate”
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