“Come on. We’ll split one. What’s the worst that can happen?” Most of us have uttered some iteration of this line over the years. On a tame day, we might have been speaking of a donut. A bolder evening might have found us thirteen and smiling over a small bottle of Grey Goose. A few … Continue reading
Category Archives: Confessions
Shedding Ignorance, Enhancing Worldviews
Shedding antiquated social views and learning to embrace a liberal identity Continue reading
Becoming A Caretaker: An Imperfect (But Not Entirely Terrible) Guide
Becoming a caretaker may not even involve your parents, you could find yourself caring for a friend, grandparent, or neighbor. You may be put into the role when you’re older, or you may find yourself in a situation similar to mine- unexpected and unprepared and relatively young. There are some valuable lessons to be learned through the experience, and a few key points to keep in mind. Continue reading
Am I A Real Writer Now?
Although I went to school for writing, ran a literary magazine at my college, and graduated with a BFA and a collection of short stories under my belt, I have always been hesitant to call myself a “writer.” If I ever did mention that I write, it was along with many qualifications… “I’m an executive … Continue reading
Learning To Stand Up For Myself
Throughout my life I have been a somewhat passive person. I’m not usually the alpha or the leader in a group – often I take the role of second or third in command. I want to make people happy. I try to please people, and sometimes the end result is not pleasing anyone and then feeling terribly guilty. Continue reading
[Confession] The Bottomless Vertigo of Being Alive
I am not afraid of the act of falling. I am not afraid of going or being up. I am not afraid of being hurt. I am afraid of the space in between beginning to go down and being down. Continue reading
[Confession] My Sliding Scale Of Sexual Harassment (As A Freelancer)
When I talk to friends about these creepy incidents, I always find myself including details about how I was dressed, details that sounded like I was almost trying to excuse his behavior by victim-blaming…myself. Continue reading
6 Modern Boy/Girl Duets That Are Totally Worth Your While
Let’s go a step beyond the ever-loved Moldy Peaches song, “Anybody Else But You,” and take a peek at other duets of the past decade. Long gone are the days of schmaltzy love songs (thankfully). That said, boy/girl duets are still very popular. Below are tracks that ought to be recognized for how sincere, open, and relatable they are. Much appreciation for the modern twist of the classic song style. Continue reading
[Confession] I Used To Be A “Slut,” But Have I Become A Prude?
Sometimes, I feel as if I have woken up in an alien realm where sex is everywhere, but nothing is sexy. Continue reading
[Confession] Why Is Everyone So Obsessed With Age Gaps In Relationships?
If we as a society are so fascinated with these age gap relationships, we need to stand back actually and listen to the people involved. Continue reading
7 Things Every Woman Should Know About Sex (Or At Least Remind Herself)
A month or so ago, a Reddit thread asking commenters to share things about sex they wish they were told but weren’t went absolutely viral. Many women’s pubs ran with this idea tweaking it ever so slightly. I think that’s a great thing, because whether we know these things, or need a little reminding the … Continue reading
Be Kind(er): Ways To Treat Yourself Better In The New Year
Hey, you! Be nice to yourself, cause ain’t no one gonna do it for you. Continue reading
CONFESSION: I Won’t Tell My Kids About Santa – Am I a Grinch?
I have never understood why people teach their kids about Santa Claus. If and when (probably when) I decide to have children, I will not be bringing them up with Santa as a part of their Christmas traditions. Sure, I believed when I was little, but finding out the truth really didn’t change Christmas for … Continue reading
What to Do When Your Childhood Holiday Dreams Die
As I’m writing this, it’s the 19th of December. Snow will soon be falling outside, and I’m baking several batches of chocolate chip and candy cane cookies- so all might seem well. In fact, my family even has our lovely holiday wreath hung up on the outside of the house, so our house looks positively … Continue reading
It Gets Better – No Really, It Does
One of my spirit animals is RuPaul. Among his many resonating and meaningful quotes is this one; “What other people think of me is none of my business.” Continue reading