I'm writing to you from a grieving place in my heart, as heaven found an angel in one of my friends earlier this week. She was one of those people who touched you the second you met her, with a warmth and kindness unparalleled. She left us with a spirit that will carry on forever, … Continue reading Sadness in Stages
We grasp our first breath Find out first air All the while cradled In mama's safe care From the world she protects us We never feel whole Until arms embrace us And comfort our soul Growing pains carry us Through tunnels of doubt We look around wondering What life's all about Surrounded by drifters Knowing … Continue reading An Ode to my Imperfect Body | Poem
For my birthday this year I required two things: a beach and the company of my sisters. Being recently moved to a place that has real winter, the beach part makes absolute sense. However, desiring my sisters' company came with recognizing the new perspective I had towards them. Maybe because I've graduated, moved away and … Continue reading Being the Big Sister
As my 24th birthday draws near, I decided to list a compilation of my mind's inner-workings, trying to describe tangibly the things I believe are most important in life. These thoughts run through my mind daily, and are what I cling to in the midst of a confusing and misguiding world. My short life thus … Continue reading 10 Ways to Kill it at this Whole Adult Thing
Why hello again. It's me (no that's not an intentional cue for Adele). It's been a while since I've posted, because quite honestly, these past few months have been some of the most contemplative of my life. It's been a struggle getting myself to write, and for a while, I lost my desire to. Each … Continue reading We Are Wildflowers
New Yorkers are born all over the country, and then they come to New York City and it hits them: Oh, that's who I am. -Delia Ephron If you're up to it, play "Welcome to New York" by Taylor Swift as you're reading this. Not a TSwift fan? Lies. Life is too short to … Continue reading I Fell in Love | His Name is New York
Sunday, August 16 is the day I left the life (geographically) I had spent building for 23 years. On this morning, a short 2 days after graduation, I moved from my hometown to begin flight attendant training. I will always remember the emotional goodbye with my parents. It was daunting coming to understand for the … Continue reading Getting my Wings
It's very odd how life has a way of going exactly opposite the way you planned. Right now, I'm sitting in my house in Jersey, completely across the country from what my entire life consisted of a short 3 months ago. I never would have pictured myself here. Outside of my hometown, outside of school, … Continue reading What a Splendid Adventure
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