This year was not an unusually dark winter. However, I still struggled with it. The first week of the year …
On Feeling Reborn and Revived in Spring
I Liked Rocks Before They Were Cool
Growing up, being into rocks meant you were just another kid perusing the spiritual outdoorsy store in the mall called …
The Finicky Reality of Inspiration
I’m convinced every creative person experiences inspiration differently. Some people’s imagination is sparked by visual stimulation that gets them reacting …
If Romance Novels are Wrong, I Don’t Want to be Right
I first started reading romance novels on a whim. It was winter break during my freshman year of college, and …
Two Roads, or Maybe Three
Winding paths have been on my mind. Specifically, those moments in our lives where we can look back and see …
Toilets, Trains, and Other Things We Need to Import From Japan
After twenty days in Japan, I am far from an expert on the beautiful and unique Asian country, but I …
The Transient Nature of Baristas
I love lattes. I know I’ve mentioned it here more than a few times (more like all of the time). …
The Fox is My Spirit Animal
I love animals. From the tiniest, creepy spider, to the biggest smelly rhino, I want to take care of them …
My Favorite Halloween Costume as a Kid
It feels like yesterday. I was a skinny, awkward kid, floating in my uncle’s pool in August, and there was …
The Hierarchy of Halloween Candy
As an absolute candy lover growing up (I’ve got the dentist bills to prove it), I can undoubtedly say all …