Whether you’re taken or single, self-love starts with you. After living for (almost) a quarter century, one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is that you shouldn’t wait around for someone to love you before finally loving yourself. What does it mean to love yourself? While some prefer to equate self-love with narcissistic qualities or capitalistic…

While most of us can’t save enough money to buy a brand new car, we can set up a nifty account dedicated to life’s simple luxuries. From biannual shopping sprees to spontaneous staycations, a sinking fund comes in handy for every occasion. Read on to find out what exactly a…

It’s been a while since I’ve written about leaving my PhD program. Almost a year to be exact! After the countless comments on that post of others sharing their stories, I’ve finally felt motivated to share what my life looked like after an unfinished graduate degree. Going to therapy… lots and lots of therapy I felt a myriad…

I haven’t written any blog posts recently in order to give myself some space to process this major life transition. This post isn’t going to focus on my reasons for leaving, but more so the aftermath of my decision. The ups and the downs. The hard truths and the nagging…

When I was growing up, it felt like I was stuck in the same loop of crushes, friends, and acquaintances. Individuals who didn’t care about me, who made me feel miserable, or took advantage of me. Why did I hold on to these relationships? After going through counseling for the…

Anyone who knew me in my undergraduate years knew me as a person who was always on the go. I’d take more credits than were recommended by my advisor, work multiple jobs to support my horrible spending habits, and take every leadership position that clubs would offer. I rarely had…

This has been a rough week, Good Graduates… For those who are not in the United States, or who don’t watch the news often, I’ll quickly recap the events of the past few weeks that have dominated the news, our lips, and social media. On May 25th, George Floyd, an…

It’s been awhile since I last blogged but if you made it this far, then welcome! The last few months have been particularly hectic and I definitely fell behind on some topics I wanted to post on. One of which is my experience with group counseling last semester. *Disclaimer: This…

Making friends in a new city is challenging, but it pays off with new adventures, stronger relationships, and a step closer to calling your city home. When I first moved to Atlanta, I was caught up in the whirlwind of settling in to my first apartment, getting to know the…