Because you're pretty & you know it
They keep telling me that love isn’t supposed to hurtBut I keep playing the movie of your death in my head.Dress rehearsal 24/7, 365, in my best dress,Hoping my makeup won’t smudge.Crescent moons littering my palms,And my sweat smells like Goldfish and rust.There’s a wild vine that sprouts from my belly buttonTying me to you. How could it be severed? Who would do such a thing?The text they wrote Read More
by Haley Elizabeth Tyson The clock on the dashboard of her Toyota Camry is four minutes behind, and so is she, apparently. Nina has never been proud of the train tracks that loop and twist in her brain, working normally until the loud crash and smoking metal remind everyone around her that she would indeed be more like the white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland than she would care to admit. She Read More
This blog post is a personal reflection and analysis of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, viewed through a feminist lens that considers both historical and modern perspectives. Literature is deeply subjective, and interpretations may vary. My thoughts on the characters and themes are based on my own reading and experiences, and I welcome respectful discussion from different viewpoints. This is not a Read More
If you’d told me a few months ago that I’d become a podcast person, I would’ve laughed and said, Who has time for that? But then life handed me a game-changer: a job at my local university, complete with a walkable campus and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Suddenly, my hour-long lunch breaks became more than just a chance to sneak in a workout—they became my golden hour for personal growth. Read More
The saying is supposed to ring true: "The truth will set you free." But what does it mean when this truth we worship shackles us to the past? What can be said about the people who fly too close to the OCD-infused confessions blurted out in the name of being honest? For as long as I can remember, I have known myself to be honest. White lies turn to ash on my tongue, and I believe the sources out Read More
Is the app Alive by Whitney Simmons right for you? If you're a beginner like me, you know this scenario well. Picture this: you know in your bones that working on yourself at the gym is the next step you want to take on your journey to self-love so you sign up at your local gym. "This will be fun!" you tell yourself, as you click 'add to cart' while you shop for the cutest workout sets Read More
Are you looking for the cutest, prettiest, and most aesthetic Valentine's Day emojis to use this up coming February 14th? Look no further than this post, where you will learn of my top emoji contenders (Valentine's Day Edition)! If you want to create custom mixed together emojis be sure to check out Emoji Kitchen. That's where I made the cute letter with the pink heart. Valentine's Day Read More
Are you in search of the most adorable, simple and fun DIY air-dry clay Valentine's Day Craft? Keep reading! It's the most lovable time of the year! Valentine's Day is a holiday that many people like to misrepresent. Sure, you can use this holiday to focus on your significant other (that's a huge part of it) BUT don't forget the amazing opportunity it gives you to show your best girl friends Read More
Are you looking for the cutest, most beginner-friendly DIY air-dry clay Valentine's Day Craft? Look no further! I'm going to tell you the simple steps I take to create the cutest Valentine's Day gift for the beautiful friends I have in my life. You only need a a few supplies and can customize them to fit your favorite Valentine's Day vibe! If you're looking for the actual pop-tart flavors in Read More
Romantic Winter, you say? There are many people out there who struggle to see the romantic potential of those dreary winter days. What if we had a way to put on those beautiful rose colored glasses to gaze upon our chilly circumstances to find a new perspective? Keep reading to see the list I've compiled to keep me going when the howling wind rattles my bones in the dead of Winter, with freezing Read More
