Fiona PestanaErasing photo evidence of us: social media and mental healthInstagram is a curious virtual space.Nov 21, 2019Nov 21, 2019
Fiona PestanaThis week has been hard.This morning, another school shooting happened in Santa Clarita.Nov 15, 2019Nov 15, 2019
Fiona PestanaSimping to sad music when I’m sadAccording to the all-too-reliable source for defining slang, “simping” is when “someone is being too emotional or shows it too much.” This…Nov 8, 2019Nov 8, 2019
Fiona PestanaRosie Rosie Rosenberg: Mental HealthI am horrible at watching TV. In fact, I’ve been watching Gossip Girl for over six months, and I still have not reached the final, sixth…Oct 31, 2019Oct 31, 2019
Fiona PestanaSo Sad Today (and yesterday, and tomorrow)Signing up for Twitter before my freshman year of high school, I had a particular goal: documenting my thoughts and feelings on a sort of…Oct 25, 2019Oct 25, 2019
Fiona PestanaMy Housemates and I Recreated The Midsommar Scream, and It Was Unreal (NOT CLICKBAIT)This past weekend, all of the girls in my house spent Saturday and most of Sunday away from each other. On Sunday night, we came together…Oct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2019
Fiona PestanaAn 8 step guide of how to function in the world when you’re depressedAre you a student or a working adult, which prevents you from wasting time being sad? Or, are you lucky enough to have the time and space…Oct 4, 2019Oct 4, 2019
Fiona PestanaIn a world of workaholicsUSC — and college in general—is an interesting place. Some students work three jobs, take 18 units, join two clubs, and volunteer on the…Sep 27, 2019Sep 27, 2019
Fiona Pestana“Are you there, God? It’s me, Fiona!”After snoozing my alarm and returning to the cocoon of my sheets, I heard a soft whirring coming from the opposite side of my room…Sep 20, 2019Sep 20, 2019
Fiona PestanaHello, WorldShaving my head was simultaneously the cheapest and most drastic haircut I’ve ever gotten. After my $30 spent, some classmates…Sep 20, 2019Sep 20, 2019