The B-sides of my Mind I write on a near-daily basis, and so you can probably imagine how few of my tangential thoughts actually make it onto this little blog. Sometimes when I’m experiencing writer’s block I’ll flip the pages of … Continue reading
Loving oneself can feel astonishingly similar to the twitterpated, warm rush of feels you get from falling for someone else. Nothing is more empowering than courting your inner badass with fancy dates, shiny presents, and some good ol’ tlc. Chances … Continue reading
It’s not the ex who cheated, the party you didn’t get invited to, the person who cut you off from the lane over. It’s not the shitty day at work, the bad hair day, the pimple that appeared overnight. It’s … Continue reading
I’ve been at battle with my skin lately. The mean voice of stress started in on me a few weeks ago: ‘Why are you still struggling to keep your skin clear?! You should have this under control by now.’ One thought that … Continue reading
I took myself out on a date last week. By that I mean I decided to catch a bus and let the day guide me. It was beautiful out and there were a couple art galleries downtown that I wanted … Continue reading
It recently occurred to me, somewhere along the bus route from North Portland to Southeast, that the people who are skeptical about the existence of miracles, or love at first sight, or the meaning behind coincidences, are the same people … Continue reading
When my friend Nate asked me if I wanted to guest post for his amazing blog, The Loveumentary, I was thrilled. If you aren’t familiar, The Loveumentary examines true love one couple at a time; Nate sits down with super … Continue reading
I feel strong, but not all the time. I feel courageous, but not all the time. I feel smart, but not all the time. I feel beautiful, but not all the time. It’s okay to think highly of yourself. It’s … Continue reading
Courage Love Intensity 