Real Talk: Honesty

Come Clean. Want to know a secret about me? I can't really lie. I can occasionally fib, and I occasionally tell little white lies if it means not hurting someone's feelings. I don't think I have ever been able to pull off a big lie though. I've tried lying before, but it never really works out. Either …

Find Someone Who…

"If we're torn apart then I won't let go. 'Cause wherever we are, it feels like home. And I'll love you 'till the end. I'll love you 'till the end." Have you ever had the feeling like you've known someone for your entire life, but at the same time you also feel as though you …

Becoming an Independent Young Adult

With Great Independence COmes Great Responsibility Happy Fourth of July! I hope all of your evenings, my Dolls, is filled with fireworks and fun. Even if you don’t have a big party or barbecue to go to tonight, celebrate the holiday with a cool drink and find some fireworks to watch, even if you’re just …

Real Talk: A Difference of Opinions

Can Two People Who Don't Agree On Everything Be Friends? When I was still in grad school I dreamt of the summer days when I would have more free time. I thought that because I wasn't going to class after work or doing homework after work that I would have more time to see my …

Classic Drinks You Should Know

For When There's No Cocktail Menu at the Bar I'm not the type of person who likes to sit at home on weekend nights. I always like to have some sort of adventure, even its a small adventure. Sometime's trying a new, cool bar is enough for me. When I first started going to bars …

Real Talk: Stress vs. Anxiety

Stress and Anxiety are Not the Same! This past weekend was so great. It was gorgeous outside all weekend. On Saturday night, I went out with most of my closest friends to celebrate my graduation from grad school. We got dinner and went out for a few drinks. The bar was pretty much empty, so it …

Current Playlist #10: Femme Fatale Part 3

"You said she's scared of me? I mean, I don't see what she sees. But maybe it's 'cause I'm wearing your cologne." Whooo!! I finally made it to my 10th "Current Playlist!" I feel like it took longer than it should have. As you know, music is such a big part of my life. It …

Why You Should Travel

"If you Don't Know Where You're Going, any Road Can Take You There." You really have no idea how happy I am now that summer is finally here, especially now that I am officially done with school forever. I feel like I kind of just got thrown into summer all the sudden. This end-of-school-year/beginning of …

Tips for Dealing with Anxiety and Other Mental Health Issues

"'You can't wake up, this is not a dream. You're part of a machine, you are not a human being. With your face all made up, living on a screen. Low on self-esteem, so you run on gasoline...' I think there's a flaw in my code." Over the past few days, I have felt as …

Real Talk: Mental Health

Start the Conversation During Mental Health Awareness Month This May Who would have thought that the last semester (ever) of school for me would be so stressful? I mean, I guess it’s supposed to be really stressful. I don’t only have to complete finals, but I also have to worry about actually graduating. Plus, I’m …