After months of turning my own brain inside out on this blog, digging through my feelings, my behaviors, my whole interior mess, I think I am due for a break from myself. So, I am shifting focus: random concepts, universal experiences, pop culture, tv, all filtered through someone who is constitutionally incapable of seeing anything … Continue reading Costco is one of the greatest examples of socialism Americans willingly (and unknowingly) participate in
Essays
What counts as life?
I’ve probably mentioned this before in one of my posts, but I used to be exceedingly passionate about politics. For a while, it was my entire identity. I would even consider it my lifeline. I held onto it tightly—quite literally for dear life—especially around 2020–2021, when the pandemic and everything that came with it was … Continue reading What counts as life?
The Strange Fear of Getting Better
I’ve been having a hard time figuring out how to structure these posts. I think it’s because for the past few years the only thing I’ve really written are academic papers. Everything has a format, everything has rules, everything demands a thesis statement that neatly distills whatever argument you’re trying to make. So when I … Continue reading The Strange Fear of Getting Better
I Miss Being a Student
I used to think being a student was the worst thing that could happen to me. I felt trapped by rubrics, suffocated by rules and instructions, and hated being reduced to just a number at the top of a page. I hated that I was chasing grades instead of impact. It felt small and performative, … Continue reading I Miss Being a Student
For My Grandma <3
Back in November, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of my grandma’s nonprofit organization, CORDEM. CORDEM is a foundation dedicated to supporting women who want to continue their education — women who, for economic, social, or cultural reasons, were not given that opportunity earlier in life. For twenty-five years, it has invested in women’s independence, leadership, and … Continue reading For My Grandma <3
Getting Ready for What?
I’ve been thinking about how much time women (including me) spend getting ready. Not just in the obvious way of putting on makeup, doing our hair, or picking out an outfit. I mean the entire ecosystem of preparation that surrounds our bodies now more than ever. The routines, the supplements, the gut health, the skincare … Continue reading Getting Ready for What?
The Problem With Being Reasonable
Republicans communicate in outrage. Liberals communicate in irony. And if you’re wondering which one mobilizes people more effectively, the last decade of American politics has already answered that question. If you scroll through conservative media, you’ll hear about threats, enemies, crises, and things being taken away. If you scroll through liberal media, you’ll find satire, … Continue reading The Problem With Being Reasonable
Touchy Subject
Currently thinking about how my blood actually boils when someone says they’re not “into politics.” Like, what does that even mean? I’ve heard every version of it. I’ve been called dramatic, told I care too much, told to chill out, and told it’s not my place to worry about certain things. People love to tell … Continue reading Touchy Subject
Are Blogs Still a Thing?
This is only me second post, and I have found that there’s something slightly embarrassing about writing thoughtful things on the internet. The internet is not exactly designed for thoughtful things. At least in my experience as a someone who has spent a lot of time consuming it. To me, it’s designed for reactions, jokes, … Continue reading Are Blogs Still a Thing?
I Have a New Best Friend
It’s hard for me to take pride in anything I do, honestly. But if there’s one thing I feel confident about, it’s that I am a good friend — which is funny, because I don’t actually have a lot of friends. Still, I think the people who are my friends are truly lucky to have … Continue reading I Have a New Best Friend