A few questions to consider—beyond "deal or no deal"—before you start perusing Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. If the item wasn't marked down, would you still buy it? Would you be willing to purchase it again, at full-price, if it was lost or damaged? Could you afford to? Do you ... Read More
Release + Recalibrate
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