show, don’t tell.

something that's been on my mind for a few weeks now is the idea of showing your love to someone as opposed to simply telling them. i have never had trouble expressing myself. i'm very vocal, frank, and with the people i'm close to, demonstrative. one of the things i've always had trouble understanding is … Continue reading show, don’t tell. →

sweat team

in the past two years a big insecurity of mine has been sweating. i have terrible night sweats, and i also find that in the heat and humidity, i tend to sweat a lot more (and quickly) than those around me. it's a problem - that's for sure - but i'd rather not take medication … Continue reading sweat team →

it’s been a while

it's been a difficult month, that's for sure - and july started with its own set of hiccups. but finally i can sit down and let you know what i've been up to the past two weeks. bae and i went to see movies on both tuesdays, the incredibles 2 and sicario: day of the soldado. they were … Continue reading it’s been a while →

for no reason

sometimes you're doing fine and the next you're not. that's the strangest thing about depression. for months now, i've been riding a nice high, living life with a smile and stepping forward. it's been almost easy, finding things to be happy about. but what happens when you suddenly feel out of sorts and you don't … Continue reading for no reason →

oh, is that all?

recently i've been struck with strong melancholy and a lot of introspective thoughts. i haven't felt like this in a long time, and since it had been so long, coping was a bit more difficult than usual. i managed to stay healthier than in the past, and just slept a bit more and lay around … Continue reading oh, is that all? →

ten months of lessons

i worked in retail for the past ten months, and i thought i would talk about it. although retail is a monster in its own way, i don't think it's necessarily a terrible thing to work in. people always talk down about retail employees as if they're lesser people, and although there are rough hours … Continue reading ten months of lessons →

self-advocating and socially considerate

yesterday i was having a conversation about people who used to be very active and important in my life. and it dawned on me this question: where do you draw the line between your happiness and being a good friend? how far do you sacrifice yourself for someone before it becomes a toxic relationship? these … Continue reading self-advocating and socially considerate →