Tag: happy
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Shame, Sleep, & a Side of Hummus
Surprisingly, I’m doing well under the circumstances I’ve been put under. I really thought that after the affair situation came out, I would be spiraling—but I’m actually doing extremely well. And before anyone asks… yes, I was the other woman, and yes yes, shame on me. But also, shame on the man. That’s beside the point. Let’s… Read more
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The Power of Redefining Greatness
When I was applying for college during my undergrad, there was a section of the application that asked for a personal statement/essay. The other day, I stumbled upon the file that I had hidden for years and read it for the first time in seven years. I wrote about how my biggest fear was time—the… Read more
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Running Towards a Better Me
Running makes me a better person. Call me crazy if you want, but it really does. I really like the person I am when I run. I like the voice inside my head telling me that I can make it one more mile and motivating me not to give up. She believes in me. With… Read more
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A Daily Dose of Gratitude
Lately, I’ve been starting my day by writing down five things I’m grateful for, followed by a short statement that will guide me throughout the day. I thought it would be fun to share some of my recent entries, so here they are! 3/26/25:What I am grateful for: Today I will listen to my body.… Read more
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sippin’ w/ the past
i met my younger self for coffee. she was twenty minutes early, and me only five. she didn’t recognize me when i walked up to her, shocked to see that we had finally lost the weight we always dreamed of. we both ordered a danish—hers, cheese and mine, raspberry—but no coffee. we both snickered, knowing… Read more