LETTING GO guilt self-doubt + imposter's syndrome excess comfort foods cynicism my all-or-nothing mentality LETTING IN compliments eccentricities hedonism new friendships ONLY THEN AM I FREE TO RECHARGE FOR THE NEW YEAR. . . . xx ... Read More
Recharging for the New Year
Anticipation, expectation, and the prospect of new beginnings are part of the magic. Even a sensible soul like me—one who's admittedly cynical at times—is caught up in the excitement leading up to every New Year's Day. The thought of being a phoenix rising from the ashes or, more simply, being able ... Read More
A Very Coquettish Christmas Gift Guide
I'm on the brink of inspiration, but post-work-week exhaustion has left me a little lackluster in the word department. So instead of trying to string together sentences worth reading, I figured I'd channel my energy in a less literary (but equally consuming) project: creating a curated Christmas ... Read More