I feel like I’ve been sporadically giving you guys life updates, and a few exciting things have happened recently that I wanted to keep you up to date on… I Got into Grad School Even though I thought I Wouldn’t First things first, I got into grad school! I can’t actually describe my anticipation when…
Category: Updates and Life Writing
Here, you can find updates about what I’m up to, but also lists about things I’ve learned, who I am, and where I’ve been!
My Graduate School Admission Essay
Nothing bad ever happened to me, that was until I was twenty-four years old. Only then, two weeks before Christmas, did my life forever change. On a cold, rainy December day my father was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, a terminal illness with no real known cause or cure. I drove my dad and my…
thank u, next – Why Just Like Ariana I’m Grateful for my Ex
Ariana Grande just released what is sure to be this year’s anthem for self-love and for being an evolved human being, grateful enough to thank those who taught us love, patience, and even pain. In her new single, she thanks Sean, Ricky, Pete, and Malcom for what they’ve helped her find, a love greater than…
Life Update – Other Writing, Ending Blogtober, and Taking the GRE/Applying for Grad School
Hello everyone! I just wanted to write a quick post to give you a quick update about what I’m up to this week… First things first, at the beginning of the month I hinted at some super exciting writing coming your way, and it’s finally up! I couldn’t be more excited to tell you that…
What I’ve Learned About Blogging and Writing in the Past Year
Wednesday my blog turns 1 year old and I feel like the proudest Mama of this little space on the internet. This blog has been my baby, keeping me up late, or even sometimes all night, and I’m so happy that I’ve stuck with it for an entire year, and can finally reflect back on…
Answering The Questions From My Instagram DM’s
Hi all! I’ve gotten a few of the same questions sent to my Instagram DM’s as of late and thought I could make a mini blog post about them, as I’m more than happy to share the answers. The most asked questions I get asked are about my hair (where I get it done, what…
Life Update – Taking a Break From Work, Going Back To School, and Other Writing
Hi all – and happy fall! I have been noticeably absent as of late, and I know it was only recently that I promised I was back and back for good, but life got in the way, as it always has a tendency to do. So, today, I am officially back and I hope for…
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before
If you haven’t watched To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before on Netflix, you’re seriously missing out; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll remember what it feels like to have never been kissed. Spoiler alert – it’s the coming of age story of Lara Jean, a high school junior and middle sister, who is in love…
Why I Quit My Freelance Writing Job
Hi everyone! Today, I feel a little relieved to finally be writing this. As most of you know, I started working a second job in early spring, doing freelance writing for a website and today I can officially tell you that I quit that job…which is kind of a big deal for me, since I’ve…
Letter To My Teenage Self
Hi there, sweet girl, I just wanted to tell you that it turns out okay, but there will be things you face in the next decade that will make you question everything – love, faith, and you’ll deal with heartbreak and loss, but before any of those things come your way, I needed to tell…
Hudson Valley Dog Mom 