Reflection

Quick Disclaimer: In this post, I talk about some deep mental health issues and dark thoughts I had a few months ago. I was catching up with one of my best friends. We met at the start of high school when she first came to this country ten years ago. Our schedules finally gave us…

Am I Selfish?

My immediate answer to this question is no. But it’s hard to live with people who make you think otherwise. In my last post, I went through my whole long saga of interviewing and accepting a new job that I’ll begin in September! I’m still really happy and confident, which actually surprises me. Usually anxiety…

New Job, New Start

Finally. I got a job. (Long post alert!) The interview was amazing and I got a really good vibe from the school and the staff. It was one of those gut feelings, you know? I went for an interview somewhere else a couple of weeks ago but I didn’t get that feeling at all. It…

Fight Back

Another random thing about me: I have chronic back pain. I’m trying to make appointments to figure out why this is happening and I’m sure I’ll be documenting that along the way. I was diagnosed with scoliosis about eleven years ago and the pain I had always surrounded the curved portion of my upper back….

So Many Hats

Over the weekend, I was watching my younger brother who has special needs. I usually do at some point every day, but the other day was for about three hours straight. During this time, I was thinking of all the different hats that my family wears to care for my brother. I’m sure every family,…

Superpowers

Everyone’s heard the age-old question: “If you could have any superpower, what would it be?” Maybe you’ve answered this question in a survey. Maybe you’ve discussed it with your friend group. Or you’ve just thought about it as your mind jumps from idea to idea. I’ve considered this question during a variety of periods in…

73 Questions: Learn More About Me!

I thought I’d put something out there so you can learn more about me! Here are 73 questions just like they ask in Vogue. Enjoy reading through my crazy mind. 😉 What’s your usual Starbucks order?  Usually a frappe or latte, but if I had the choice, I’d rather go to Dunkin’ Donuts. What does your…

Being a Sister

Sometimes, being a sister is even better than being a superhero.  Having a strong bond with your siblings is possibly the greatest feeling your heart can ever experience.  Of course, no relationship is perfect; there will be arguments, silent treatments, and difficult times.  To be completely frank, being a sister or brother of an individual…

Grace/Grief Period

This is the biggest wave of all. And the longest lasting. Imagine. You are nearing the end of grad school, scared but totally ready for your next chapter in life. Usually what comes next for graduates is the “grace period” before loan payments kick in… My grace period wasn’t graceful in the slightest. My grandfather…

Welcome

tide – noun the alternate rising and falling of the surface of the ocean that occurs usually twice a day and is the result of differing gravitational forces exerted at different parts of the earth by another body (such as the moon or sun) I’ve spent a lot of time mulling over this phrase- “Survive…